WSHS Opens Satellite Free Clinic in Lebanon in partnership with the Lebanon Rescue Mission!

A 26 year old woman requested an appointment to see the doctor secondary to severe weight loss in the last six months. She was so thankful to have someone listen to her that she was in tears on the phone as well as the entire time of her clinic appointment. Her home situation was becoming increasingly difficult with “teenager” problems, a very demanding boy friend and the recent death of her mother whom she had found in the morgue in Philadelphia. At the time of the clinic visit, it was determined that she was in severe depression and the nurse administrator made a referral to Phil Haven the next day through Access/Phil Haven. The patient was seen/evaluated by Phil Haven and is now receiving medication and outpatient counseling/therapy 3 times a week at Phil Haven.

- Ginger Giammattei, RN, BSN, Nurse Administrator

WSHS now has the privilege of serving those in Lebanon County who have no access to healthcare services and an income at 200% or below of the federal poverty level. This young woman is one of over 100 people we have seen since opening March 26th, 2009 and each have an urgent need to be heard, helped and given hope for a future that is free of pain. Pain comes in many forms & often the physical pain can be less than the emotional and spiritual suffering.

The Lebanon community has been amazing in pulling together to support the free clinic by volunteering time, providing resources and funding. More is needed for the need is great & we know the Lord will provide by touching those who can give to help. We will share more as He provides and heals those we take care of.