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The Manhattan Free Clinic has been providing free primary care for 20 years to uninsured residents living within 200% of the poverty level in Riley County, which has one of the highest poverty rates in Kansas. They're celebrating this milestone while expanding services to the new Community Accelerator facility on Kimball Avenue, which will improve accessibility for patients on Manhattan's west side. • All services, including medications, are completely free through partnerships with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Memorial Hospital Fund, United Way, Via Christi's Dispensary of Hope, and Shepherd's Crossing • Success story of Roger, a legal immigrant with diabetes, who received life-saving care when he unknowingly stepped on a nail that became infected • The clinic employs bilingual staff to overcome language barriers for patients • New presence planned in the Community Accelerator behind Via Christi, opening in August • The Accelerator will house multiple services, including childcare provider training and workforce development • Community support through Grow Green Match Day is critical as they expand services • Find them listed as "Manhattan Free Clinic" (not Flint Hills Community Clinic) at growgreenmanhattan.com Please support Manhattan Free Clinic during Grow Green Match Day to help us continue providing free healthcare services to our community's most vulnerable residents.
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