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Video: Reaching out to the underserved

By Gannett News Service | July 17, 2007

The Baltimore Medical System's community health care centers provide critical care and services for city residents who don't have insurance.


Video: Helping emerging communities

By The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal | July 17, 2007

The community health center in Wilmington, Del., is serving the medical needs of a growing number of immigrants who have moved to the region.

 

Web sites for more information

By Gannett News Service

www.nachc.com, National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.

http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov, National Health Service Corps.

www.hrsa.gov, Health Resources and Services Administration.

www.bmsi.org, Baltimore Medical System.

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Originally published July 17, 2007

 

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