Gennesaret Free Clinic News, August 1994

              ♦  GENNESARET FREE CLINIC .
NEWS
Volume 7 Issue 5     "And all those who buehed Him were healed." Mark 658 August 1994
♦   GFC Administration
New Staff
sought for GFC
The GFC Board of Directors has
embarked on a new course for
our administrative support. At
present, we have a temporary secretary,
Alana Frye. Alana is an elementary
teacher who is with us for summer
vacation. She has been doing a
wonderful job preparing schedules,
calling volunteers, and taking care of
day to day matters. She has been trying
to get our GFC lists back in order and
asks that anyone whose preferences
have not been followed or who has not
been scheduled for an unusually long
time call the office. We wish Alana
well as she finishes up for the summer
and pray that she has a class of her own
this fall.
We intend to begin our new
administration with a M.S.W. to
function as a case worker for our clients
as well as to supervise our office.
Also we will shortly hire a secretary
(full or part-time) for office duties and
a medical records specialist to begin
computerizing our GFC records.
Coordinating our grant applications
for these major changes and expenses,
volunteer Janice Childers has been
invaluable.
Should you know of anyone
interested in hearing more of these
opportunities, please call GFC office or
send a resume.
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Volunteer Health Care for    +   GFC Clinics
the Poor and Homeless
How about a fun day with friends
from GFC? That is what is in store for
Sunday August 14 and the Annual
GFC picnic. This will be the 6th year
running for our little picnic.
The picnic continues to be a small
friendly affair with pleasant
conversation around the pool ( getting
splashed by the kids), good food, and
some prizes.
The event will be held at Nancy and
Bob Gregorys home. Please come
with your family. To R.S.V.P., call the
GFC office at 262-5645 and get
directions. Thanks    to    Diane
Richards, GFC Board member for all
her work in getting ready.
Can we
go to the
picnic?
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Staffing at
Medical Clinics
Summer has always been a slow
time for Gennesaret Medical
Clinics. Numbers of clients are
fewer than the winter cold season,
fewer persons are in the shelters, and
there are so many reasons to stay home
and enjoy the summer. However, there
are seasonal disorders that are
prominent with our clients during the
summer. There is a definite increase in
trauma, both occupational and violent,
during the summer months.
Dermatologic disorders are frequent
complaints. Athlete's feet (tinea pedis),
insect bites, clothing trauma, and insect
bites are some of the many
presentations. Of course, the homeless
also suffer from seasonal allergies (like
everyone in Indiana). Because many
spend more time outdoors, this may be
excacerbated.
All these problems require treatment
and that is why the good people of GFC
continue to serve the needy of
Indianapolis. Please make every
effort to attend the session for which
you are scheduled. And call the other
members of the team you are scheduled
with. This is particularly important on
the mobile unit, because one absence
prevents the entire team from going
out. If you cannot make your session,
please try to find a replacement. Please
call the GFC about your change.
Thanks for your cooperation!
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Clinics at Dayspring Center, Care Center, Lighthouse Mission, Salvation Army Adult Rehab, Holy Family Shelter. Mt. Olive
Baptist Crisis Center, Allison Christian Community Center, Good News Mission, and Mobile Unit. Office at Indianapolis
Medical Society, 631 E. New York Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone (317) 262-5645.