Jack Church talks with Brendan Shortley, Executive Director for Helping Hands Clinic in Gainesville, Florida. Helping Hands is a group of volunteer health professionals who have provided free healthcare to the poor and/or homeless for over 30 years. The clinic is staffed by social workers, registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physicians, and community service volunteers . Over the years, there have been over 50,000 visits with over 12,000 individuals seeking care. Half of those served are homeless, ranging from months to decades on the streets.
Original airdate: 6/30/2024
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Jack joined EMF in 2021 and covers portions of AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, and WV including major markets Miami, Atlanta, and Washington DC.
