In April, we received a challenge from the TMJH Teen board. Because we have a goal of making 2013 a better year for our health they decided to make us put our proverbial money where our mouth is. Here is an excerpt from said challenge…

“We, the students of Treasure Mountain Junior High School’s Leadership Class, are challenging you to a Jump on the Journey Competition. We think that we can earn more points than you can by doing healthy things and keeping ourselves fit.”

The challenge would help us to make positive, healthy changes each day and earn points for those items – we could earn points for exercise, drinking more water, reducing screen time and much more. At the end of the competition, the group with the highest average points per person would be the winner.

We accepted the challenge and received encouragement from Nann at staff meetings and reminders along the way. Because she advises the Teen Board and is our boss, she secretly wanted both groups to win.

While we likely did not beat the Teen phenoms, we aren’t necessarily ready to admit defeat either. We thank Nann and the Teen Board for helping us to make positive, healthy changes in our lives. We appreciate the opportunity to enter into friendly competition…and if we decide to admit defeat, we will likely want a rematch. We encourage you to take the challenge too and make small healthy changes each day to live a healthier, happier life.

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- John Hanrahan MD, A Clinic Founder & Current Staff Physician

We have experienced incredible growth over the years, nearly 9,500 patient visits in 2012. We continue to be amazed by the need for what we do in the community and also the continued support from our community.

One of the key factors in our ability to continue to provide quality medical services is the amount of time and effort that is invested into our organization by our volunteers. April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month and this is what our Volunteer Coordinator, Patti Peters, said about our network of volunteers, “Our volunteers are a dedicated group and we are so grateful for them. We couldn’t do what we do without them!”

We exists for our patients, but we thrive because of generous supporters, donors and volunteers!

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Kristina Thompson, Hotel Park City HR Director:

“It was a major benefit and perk to be able to offer employees not currently covered under a medical health insurance plan.  I have gotten nothing but positive feedback from those that attended and they couldn’t be more appreciative and thankful for the opportunity.” 

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Rich Bullough, Health Officer for Summit County, shared his enthusiasm about the new flyer: “Public Health is about partnerships…without them we will never meet the demands we face. This pamphlet will help our customers determine what services we provide, and where they may go to receive those services. It demonstrates, in a very real way, the growing partnerships between our clinics and our counties. Through this new brochure we will reduce confusion among our clients, improve the coordination of services they receive, and leverage our limited resources to better serve our citizens.”

Download it. View it. Print it here.

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Candy has been a patient of Dr. Bob’s for over two years, and he has encouraged her to take action to improve her health. “She’s lost 20 pounds and has been able to control her high cholesterol and blood pressure.” Candy adds, “the steroid injections he has given me have worked wonders – they’ve made it possible for me to work a full shift.”

The Clinic doesn’t just offer one-time treatment. Here patients find a place where caring doctors have the time to treat the whole person. “They’ve been a big help to me. Sometimes you know what you need to do, but it’s hard, and it helps to have support along the way.”

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Valued medical receptionist & Patient Assistant

The list of Angelica’s responsibilities at the Clinic could fill a page.  She works with doctors and patients all day, as a medical receptionist and patient assistant.  Our patients love Angelica, and the Clinic is so grateful for her compassion and skills.

“I love helping the patient and doctor explore the other services the Clinic offers. While I’m translating for a Spanish-speaking patient or when I am checking a patient out, I will often think of something they might really benefit from – like a visit with the chiropractor or a nutrition class. Since I know the schedules and the availability of all the providers, I can make these connections for the patients and doctors. I like to help make the most of the wonderful resources we have in the Clinic.”

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The Leadership class at Treasure Mountain Junior High School has issued a challenge to People’s Health Clinic staff and volunteers!  They think that they can eat more veggies and fruit, drink more water, and exercise more in the month of April than we can.   This Teen Board, which has helped out at Clinic events during the school year, may have another thing coming.  Water bottles are being filled and lunchtime walks and runs are being planned. And get revved up, volunteers!  We’re counting on you too!

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We love the new look,  ease of navigation, and additional information the website offers our patients, volunteers and donors.  Photos by Mark Maziarz and Cory Steffen really add to the new feel.

Visit Spigot Design’s website to see more of Bryan’s great work.

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Thanks go to our many supporters – patients, local residents, grantors, local and State governments!

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Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

November 11th was a great day for the Clinic.  Many loyal donors gave.  Many new donors joined in. We’re so grateful to the Park City Foundation for their efforts and congratulate them on the success the whole community shared!

Read a few donors’ comments:

Best Value in Donated Dollars

What a fine contribution your folk make to the ‘hood!

Thank you for adding eyecare4kids.

SAVING LIVES, ASSURING GOOD HEALTH – what else is there to say?

PHC rocks!

Thanks to all of you at the clinic for your hard work and devotion.

Thanks to all volunteers and staff.  You certainly make a difference in our community

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