Free medical clinics rely on donations as care gaps loom
Community Health Free Clinic and His Hands Free Clinic face recruiting and funding challenges as more Iowans enroll in expanded Medicaid. Experts warn gaps may strain safety nets, boosting emergency room use. Clinics count on volunteers to deliver care while resisting federal funding to avoid red tape.
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Galbraith
Vinograde
Medical home hope grows as ACA aids uninsured in Iowa
In a guest column Darlene Schmidt, CEO of the Community Health Free Clinic of Cedar Rapids, describes how the Affordable Care Act helps uninsured patients reach coverage and maintain access to preventive, dental, and chronic care. She notes ongoing gaps and the clinic’s role in enrollment and free services.
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Schmidt
Barbara Vinograde
Iowa City
Vinograde
Ince
Community Health Free Clinic
Iowa Health and Wellness Plan
William Galbraith
Iowa
Darlene Schmidt
Community Health Free Clinic of
Cedar Rapids
Iowa city life and arts scene highlighted in columnist notes
A Cedar Rapids writer catalogs local venues from Brucemore to the U S Cellular Center and praises Cedar Rapids as a top small city. The piece also profiles Cara Ullrich her path to Marion and her coming gay marriage in June plus comments on local education careers and lifestyle.
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Brucemore
Penguins Comedy Club
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
The
African-American Museum
NewBo City Market
Farmers Markets
Theatre Cedar Rapids
Orchestra Iowa
CSPS
Legion Arts
Kernels
Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association
U.S. Cellular Center
Berg
Rich Greer
Credit Donkey
Cedar Rapids
Cara Ullrich
Marion
Clinton
University of Northern Iowa
Twin Cities
Ullrich
Iowa
Roots Market
Cedar Falls
Ulrich
Lincoln Cafe
New Bo City Market
Zins
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Jane Boyd
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Jim Slosiarek
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Laurie Lang
Rick Miller
Jeffrey Akey
Hands Free Medical Clinic
Todd
Dorman
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