Free medical clinic to unveil addition: OPEN M's site doubles size of pharmacy, adds two consultation rooms.

From: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) | Date: August 9, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Jewell Cardwell

Aug. 9--OPEN M is getting a real shot in the arm today. Or rather its clients are. Akron's only free medical clinic is cutting the ribbon on its 1,400-square-foot addition, doubling the size of its pharmacy and adding a doctor's office, two consultation rooms and a new office for the nurse manager and volunteers. Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry (OPEN M), at 941 Princeton St., was established to address the spiritual needs of low-income residents. Then it started ministering to the whole person, establishing a food pantry and ...

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