A Proclamation From Governor Matt Blunt

WHEREAS, quality health care is an important concern of Missouri citizens and affordable and accessible medical care is essential for the well-being of citizens; and

WHEREAS, free clinics throughout Missouri have served as advocates and providers of preventive health care, dentistry, medicine and social services to improve patient access to health care services; and

WHEREAS, free health clinics in Missouri , recognized as the Missouri Association of Free Clinics, serve a number of Missouri citizens, providing free services, specialty care and prescriptions; and

WHEREAS, free health clinics are recognized as important members of the health care delivery team, working closely with medical, dental, public health and hospital systems to enhance the quality of medical care in Missouri;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Matt, Blunt, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim April 23-29, 2008 as

MISSOURI ASSOCIATION OF FREE CLINICS WEEK

From Right to Left
Sharon Webster of Hannibal Free Clinic, Steve Keppner of Hannibal Free Clinic, Marijane Juricic of Samaritan Center, Judy Bentley of Community Health-in-Partnership Services, Andrea Pauley of Samaritan Center, Michelle Ducree of Joplin Free Clinic, Governor Matt Blunt, Mary Young of Medical Missions for Christ Community Health Center, Bridget McCandless of Jackson County Free Health Clinic, K.L. Young of Medical Missions for Christ Community Health Center, and Representative Wayne Cooper of Medical Missions for Christ Community Health Center