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Volunteers in Medicine Proclamation
WHEREAS, Volunteers in Medicine opened their doors on February 1, 2001 and are now
celebrating their 15 year anniversary; and
WHEREAS, serving the health and wellness needs of the medically under-served in the greater
Lane county area; and
WHEREAS, providing access to primary health care, behavioral health services, assistance with
prescription medications, laboratory services, women’s health care, and lifestyle counseling; and
WHEREAS, those rendered invisible and excluded find open arms and hearts to reach out and
include them with healing hands to touch their lives with love
WHEREAS, annually, there are 5,633 patient visits, $1.45 million worth of prescriptions
donated, and $411,988 worth of hours donated by volunteers;
WHEREAS, by the end of this year Volunteers in Medicine will have provided 135,000 patient
visits at no charge to the patients.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine L. Lundberg, Mayor of Springfield, Oregon, do hereby
proclaim Friday, June 3, 2016 as
Volunteers in Medicine Day
In the City of Springfield, and encourage all citizens and businesses to join in the celebration
thereof and to support efforts to promote the well-being and health of all citizens.
Signed this 2nd day of June 2016
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Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor