Mon Dec 5, 2016, 12:07 PM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
I'm starting back at Healthcare For The Homeless today!
Long-time DU-ers know that for the first four years I was in practice, I worked at a clinic that serves our homeless community. It's the most rewarding work I've ever done. But we were providing care under contract to the civic organization that operated the facility we worked in. In December, 2014, they refused to renew our contract, and instead hired their own medical provider. I went to work at our mainstream clinic instead. I had the opportunity to serve some wonderful patients, and work with some extraordinary, dedicated medical professionals. But it just wasn't the same as working with the homeless. The sense of mission, the feeling of making a difference, it just wasn't there. Well, we took matters into our own hands, and have opened a brand new clinic reserved solely for the homeless, and the doors just officially opened three minutes ago. It will probably be slow for the first few days. But I'm so happy to be back where I belong, and I wanted to share this with you. I love you all...
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Author | Time | Post |
 I'm starting back at Healthcare For The Homeless today! (Original post) |
Aristus | Dec 2016 | OP |
| femmocrat | Dec 2016 | #1 | |
| niyad | Dec 2016 | #2 | |
| malthaussen | Dec 2016 | #3 | |
| lunatica | Dec 2016 | #4 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #6 | |
| elleng | Dec 2016 | #5 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #7 | |
| sheshe2 | Dec 2016 | #8 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #9 | |
| CaliforniaPeggy | Dec 2016 | #10 | |
| rurallib | Dec 2016 | #11 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #12 | |
| hibbing | Dec 2016 | #13 | |
| Wounded Bear | Dec 2016 | #14 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #15 | |
| In_The_Wind | Dec 2016 | #16 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #17 | |
| Texasgal | Dec 2016 | #18 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #20 | |
| 3catwoman3 | Dec 2016 | #19 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #21 | |
| Name removed | Dec 2016 | #22 | |
| Aristus | Dec 2016 | #23 |
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 12:20 PM
femmocrat (27,801 posts)
1. Congratulations, Aristus!
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The new facility sounds wonderful! Best wishes on your very important mission.
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Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 12:36 PM
2. that is most excellent news!! so happy for you, and many blessings and thanks for
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 01:30 PM
lunatica (43,197 posts)
4. You're one of the reasons I stay here in DU
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Response to lunatica (Reply #4)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 02:07 PM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
6. I'm overwhelmed.
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 01:51 PM
elleng (91,766 posts)
5. Love you, Aristus, for your work, your dedication to your work,
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and your friendship here!
Congrats! |
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 03:35 PM
sheshe2 (57,705 posts)
8. Perfect timing Aristus...
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I think you will be seeing a huge increase in business very soon. tRump plans to take all our safety nets away.
Thank you for all that you do, my friend. |
Response to sheshe2 (Reply #8)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 03:40 PM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
9. I think you're right, unfortunately.
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 04:08 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (129,420 posts)
10. What wonderful news, my dear Aristus!
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I am so glad that you'll be back among the most hopeless of our citizens, helping them win at least some of their battles!
I'm sorry your work IS so necessary, but as long as it is, and as long as you find much joy in providing it, then more power to you! We love you too! |
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 10:21 PM
rurallib (51,773 posts)
11. People like you who restore my faith in humanity
Response to rurallib (Reply #11)
Mon Dec 5, 2016, 10:26 PM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
12. I don't feel worthy of such praise.
Response to Aristus (Original post)
Tue Dec 6, 2016, 11:29 AM
Wounded Bear (29,910 posts)
14. Good news, friend...
Response to Wounded Bear (Reply #14)
Tue Dec 6, 2016, 11:50 AM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
15. I fear so, too...
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Response to Aristus (Original post)
Tue Dec 6, 2016, 01:39 PM
In_The_Wind (70,303 posts)
16. Seriously wonderful news!
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A reason to celebrate.  |
Response to In_The_Wind (Reply #16)
Tue Dec 6, 2016, 01:44 PM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
17. Yes, indeed!
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Response to Aristus (Original post)
Tue Dec 6, 2016, 11:47 PM
3catwoman3 (12,712 posts)
19. You have my admiration as well.
Response to 3catwoman3 (Reply #19)
Wed Dec 7, 2016, 01:04 AM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
21. Every once in a while, yes.
Response to Name removed (Reply #22)
Wed Dec 7, 2016, 01:35 AM
Aristus (47,192 posts)
23. Thank you.
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Welcome to DU!
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