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God's Faithfulness Prevails at Water Street Health Services
Dear Friends,
In May we announced Water Street Health Services’ financial need and the necessary decision to reduce services (specifically dental services) if we were not able to raise $57,000 by the end of May.
Praise the Lord! He heard our prayer and individuals responded. We are excited to share with you that as of June 1st we received $56,000 in cash and pledges! While still $1,000 short of our need, the Board of Directors reviewed our finances and made a decision that Water Street Health Services would not reduce services. Because of this, WSHS can continue to be one of the only places in Lancaster County where the uninsured can access dental care at no cost. Patients can continue to receive treatment for infections and have their dignity restored with the proper dental care.
We continue to trust God and the financial partnership of individuals like you to receive the funds necessary to provide quality health care for almost 40 patients every day. We thank God for you and His faithfulness to us to save patient visits and change one life at a time!
Sincerely,
Gale Thomason Jere Shertzer
Executive Director President & CEO
About Water Street Health Services
For someone with health insurance, finding access to and paying for appointments for a child’s fever that just won’t go away or your own toothache isn’t a big deal.
For someone without insurance, however, it may seem easier to ignore health problems than to treat them, considering the plight of finding access to care, and the threat of unaffordable medical or dental bills.
Millions of people in America don’t have health insurance -- including approximately 55,000 people in Lancaster County alone – sometimes due to job loss, low income or employment at a company that does not offer health coverage.
At Water Street Health Services, we provide access to proper health services at no charge to the uninsured of Lancaster County who fall within specific guidelines. Over 200 volunteer health professionals provide acute and chronic health care along with support services including therapy, medications, counseling, and education. Because of volunteer partnerships and private donation, the cost per patient visit is at a low $57.
In 2008, the clinic experienced almost 7,000 patient visitations with the value of services totaling over $1 million. All care is made possible through donors and health professionals who volunteer their time. Through Christian faith and guidance, Water Street Health Services meets a community need that goes beyond the physical need to the heart of health.
Purpose Statement of Water Street Health Services
To advance the kingdom of God by providing Christian health services for individuals without access to health care.
Water Street Health Services is a division of Water Street Ministries.