What if You Needed Medical Care and Couldn’t Afford it?

Lakewood, OH – September 2, 2016: Now entering its fourth decade, North Coast Health continues to change the lives of thousands of people who otherwise have to choose between medications and health care or the basics of food and shelter for their family. For 30 years, North Coast Health has witnessed the struggle of our neighbors and has been there to provide the services they need.

“All lives are valuable and everyone should have access to high-quality health care regardless of the ability to pay. Our patients are welcomed from all walks of life: the sick, the unemployed, the single parent, the entrepreneur and the small business owner – North Coast is here to fill the gap for anyone who needs healthcare,” says Gina Gavlak, President and CEO of North Coast Health.

“What many people in the region don’t know is that North Coast Health’s services are available for the uninsured and the insured throughout Greater Cleveland. Making sure everyone in the Greater Cleveland area knows they have access to our charitable clinic services is a major goal for us,” said Chuck Garven, M.D. and Medical Director for the North Coast Health Clinic.

Celebration of Caring, North Coast Health’s annual fundraiser to support its free and charitable clinic operations will take place on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Global Center for Health Innovation, Cleveland, Ohio. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, award presentations, raffles, silent and live auctions. Celebration of Caring has had wonderful support from:

• Honorary chair: Thomas V. Chema, Chairman and Founder of The Gateway Group.
• Event co-chairs: Libby Khuri and Heather Oliveira.
• Event Mistress of Ceremonies: Monica Robins, WKYC's Senior Health Correspondent

Over 350 local and medical leaders, donors, friends, and sponsors will be in attendance. Evening goal is to raise over $150,000 for the free-clinic operations.

North Coast will present awards to celebrate exceptional caring and support by the following Award Recipients: Community Champion: Rev. Dr. Jon M. Fancher, Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Partner Award: United Way of Greater Cleveland; Hahn/Hoeffler/Sanders Memorial Award for Outstanding Medical Volunteer: Susan Fannon, RN, BSN, MA, PC; Angel Award-Outstanding Volunteer: Molly Hanley

Click here for a full list of sponsors

About North Coast Health

North Coast Health is a faith-based charitable clinic that provides and optimizes access to primary medical care for low or no income individuals with or without insurance. Every day, people come to North Coast Health because they have no other option for affordable health care. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Level 3, as designated by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, we are able to provide individualized, comprehensive and coordinated care in a professional clinical setting. www.northcoasthealth.org