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Article: Secretary Calls on Health Care Professionals to Give Time; Secretary Thompson Challenges Clinicians to Double Number of Volunteers
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- April 25, 2002
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CLEVELAND, April 25 /U.S. Newswire/ -- HHS Secretary Tommy G.
Thompson today challenged American health care professionals to
double the number of clinicians who volunteer their time, expertise
and services in their communities over the next two years.
Studies show that at least 375,000 physicians, dentists,
pharmacists and registered nurses volunteer their time in free
clinics, community health centers and other organized efforts.
"Our health care professionals are the best in the world and are
extremely generous with their time," Secretary Thompson said. "By
doubling the number of clinicians who volunteer in their communities,
we could do so much to help those Americans who need help the ...