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Underscores Urgent Call for Permanent All Saints Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 400 residents turned out at the Buckleys Primary School on Sunday, August 24, for the Community Health Fair hosted by the All Saints West Branch of the United Progressive Party (UPP).  The event offered free screenings, wellness education, and community services while underscoring the need for a permanent healthcare facility.<\/p>

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Caretaker Harold Lovell commended the participants for their determination and unity, and he described the day\u2019s success as both \u201ca blessing and a call to action.\u201d  <\/p>

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\u201cThis community clinic is proof that when government fails, the people rise to meet their own needs,\u201d he said.  \u201cBut while this event will provide vital services today, it is no substitute for a permanent, fully functioning facility. Mothers still need prenatal care close to home. Seniors still need easy access to regular checkups. Families still deserve healthcare within their own community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that temporary initiatives cannot replace lasting infrastructure.  Accordingly, \u201cwe will not stop until a permanent clinic stands where our community needs it most,\u201d he declared.<\/p>

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The event featured a wide range of services, including general health screenings, blood pressure and diabetes checks, nutrition counseling, and preventive-care education. Local organizations also provided resources on wellness, fitness and healthy living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lovell also expressed his deep appreciation for the doctors, nurses, technicians and activists for the contribution of their time and expertise, and he praised Barbara Coates and the Branch members for their hard work in ensuring the fair\u2019s success. <\/p>

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Residents enthusiastically welcomed the one-stop opportunity; but they, too, stressed that such events cannot substitute for consistent, accessible care in their own community.<\/p>

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