Birthplace: Durham, North Carolina
MEDINA, Ohio — Despite the widespread availability of insurance, healthcare remains prohibitively expensive for many individuals.
"I lost my mom to diabetes and should have had a handle on things a little bit better," Gagne said." just kind of put it on the back burner because I didn’t have health insurance and because of the cost and everything."Founded by Dr. Kim Bowen, a former emergency room physician, the clinic operates on the principle that everyone deserves access to medical care, regardless of financial status.
Bowen emphasizes that the clinic is not lacking in volunteers or medical professionals eager to lend their expertise. Instead, the hurdle lies in reaching those who could benefit most from its services.
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