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Americares Opens Temporary Medical Clinic in Hurricane-Devastated Panama City, FL
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Americares has opened a temporary medical clinic in Panama City, Florida, to ensure access to care for Hurricane Michael survivors. The clinic, located in county Health Department parking lot in Panama City, provides free primary care services for children and adults, including prescription medication, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week. “With businesses and doctors’ offices closed, there is a tremendous need to replace medication lost in the storm,” said Tom Cotter, Americares emergency response team leader in Florida. “Some of the worst damage was in low-income communities where families were struggling before the hurricane,” he said.“Our clinic ensures every survivor has access to treatment, whether they’re injured cleaning up the damage or need a prescription refill.”
The clinic is managed by Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization headquartered in Stamford that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster, with volunteer doctors and nurses from Hope Medical Clinic in Destin, Florida. Americares is also providing medicine and supplies for the temporary facility.