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Monday, August 13, 2012

Participation Nation

A Lasting Legacy In Pomona, Calif.

Dr. Jamie Garcia spent years expanding her small clinic so that more people could receive health care.

August 13, 2012 Dr. Jamie Lynn Garcia grew the two-room Pomona Free Clinic into the Pomona Community Health Center, which serves thousands of homeless and uninsured residents.

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Shots - Health News

A Permanent Home That Allows Drinking Helps Homeless Drink Less

The 1811 Eastlake apartment building in Seattle houses homeless alcoholics without requiring them to stop drinking.

January 23, 2012 Homeless people may stand a better chance of improving their health when offered a permanent place to live without a requirement for sobriety, the results from a Seattle center suggest.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Two-Way

Advice From A Homeless Man: Holiday Givers Need To Coordinate

Eric Sheptock

November 23, 2010 Eric Sheptock lives in a shelter for the homeless in Washington, DC. He's seen the generosity of people during the holidays — but cautions that sometimes it's too much and that the homeless need help year-round.

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