Clinics say number of patients is rising

not to worry...barry will fix it ....(yeah right)

These clinics dispell the complaint that the poor don't receive medical care.

Imagine that--where is my check?

Well I work and my employer doesn't offer insurance! I am annoyed that I was told I make too much to go to the health department? WTF? I asked ok, so if I go back to college like I did before will I be eligible again? They said sweetheart you just make too much money! 24,000 yearly and that's too much to check on these headaches and a lump that was found last year under my insurance plan! Pray for me cause I am stressed and can't find medical care that will take a mid-twenties, hard working individual. We need to get universal healthcare! No one should have to play russian roulette with their life!

That old " Barry will fix it" and " where is my check" B.S. is getting old.

If you use NAET and EFT ( one unexpensive and one free) most folks health problems would be gone. NAET is fast, accurate, non-invasive, no drugs, unexpensive, fun and 50 years ahead of anything else. If that doesn't suit you then get lots of vitamin D, water, no sugar and some exercise and everything gets better. I think fixing your own health beats the heck out of waitng on the government to fix it. Turning off the TV would also help so you won't hear about all the drugs for all the made up diseases.

Young,gifted,etc.: I don't know what's going to happen with universal health care in the nation, but if you check with an insurance agent he or she can get you set up with medical insurance on your own. It's not the best option but it's better than nothing. If you're still young your premiums won't be too bad, especially if you choose a plan with a low premium/high deductible. You can get a plan with a health savings account (HSA) for copays. If you itemize deductions at tax time you can list a percentage of premium costs and medical expenses, too. Good luck because I understand exactly how frustrated you are. I'll pray for you; God bless you.

These free clinics are phenominal.If your'e sick you need to be treated.I'd rather see my tax dollars there,than go to a bank that screwed up but still has enough money for $1,000,000 dollar office redo's!!! Also stop hating on the less fortunate,if you can afford to pay be proud and happy that you can.I rather someone with the flu get treated rather than in the population spreading it around. It's a good thing for everyone when the overall health of the population is improved!!!

Soldout: you're right on the mark. Natural cures and preventive "medicine" without drugs is the way to go. So many of us would never get sick if we would exercise, eat organic, etc. All drugs carry side effects, some deadly, but the pharmaceutical industry is a trillion-dollar business that does its best to suppress information on common sense living and natural cures. I know too many people who have the attitude of "I have a problem so I'll throw a pill at it." Our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal themselves but you wouldn't know it by watching some of these drug commercials. And doctors can earn big bonuses from the drug companies for prescribing lots of these medicines, when so often common sense and a lifestyle change are all that's needed.

YoungGiftedandBlack, have you tried any of the clinics mentioned in the article?

The military is highering Mid-Twenties, hard working individuals. Hell, unless you're a tard, you could get 10-20K just for completing your training.

THey ain't seen nothing yet !!! Wait till Prez "O" 's med programs start getting funded.

Good time to start a funeral home.

Amen Chuchi; you have the big picture and so few do. ITDoc also sees a good growing business and recession proof too.

Some lazy welfare recipient just has to drag themselves off the couch and they could get brain surgery quicker, easier, and FREE, and be on their way to recovery before I'd be able to jump through enough hoops to take a day off, come up with the cash and see a doctor for the flu. (Which I have) Where's the flippin justice in that? I needed my hearing checked and the health dept told me they don't see adults for that. Period. Exactly what good are programs like that for the average low end income person that doesn't have insurance? None. So why even do an article on them? The people that qualify for them already know where to get their free stuff.

YoungGiftedEtc: You are obviously bright and have some disposable income in that you have access to a computer and internet service. There are plenty of websites that let you shop for your own healthcare insurance at very reasonable rates. eHealthinsurance lists 7 plans under $100 for someone in their mid-20's. One plan is only about $45 a month! If you previously had insurance under your employer, you were given the opportunity to continue it on your own under COBRA legislation. Why did you drop it? If you think Universal Health (government socialized medicine) is the answer, then you're not only young, but very foolish. Enough has been written on that subject to convince anyone with even a small brain that folks living in Cuba, Canada, and most of Europe are simply not better off. And you're right about no one should have to play Russian Roullette with their life. Make sure all six chambers are loaded!

Standing...you mean PAY for it!!?? Arn't we entitled to free healthcare?

Until healthcare is treated like any other commodity that is paid for by the consumer, it will continue to be over-priced.
Hospitals charge $30 for an aspirin, and accept $10 from the insurance company.
Insurance companies just up their rates and go along. Doctors demand every test available, not every test "reasonaable" just to cover themselves from the trial attorney's.
The trial attorney's keep contributing big $ to their care-takers, the DEMOCRATS, and the whole cycle keeps repeating itself. Nothing gets solved with the dems, just made worse.

the faith clinic in columbia county is outstanding they have a wonderful staff there very caring and understanding