Tonight, Monday, Oct. 26th at 7:30pm, Quail Ridge Books will host new author Patsy Harman for a presentation of her book, The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife’s Memoir, about the challenges of caring for patients at a small medical clinic. Also, come a little early for a short presentation about Alliance Medical Ministry, a local medical clinic providing affordable, quality healthcare for the working uninsured of Wake County. Quail Ridge Books and Music is located at 3522 Wade Avenue in Raleigh’s Ridgewood Shopping Center.For further information and questions about what services Alliance Medical Ministry provides, please contact our Development Office at (919) 250-9254
Phoenix Family Honored at Alliance Meditation Garden Dedication
The weather was glorious on Tuesday October 20th for the Alliance Meditation Garden Dedication and Reception. Art Ross, former pastor at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, offered a dedication to the beautifully finished meditation garden. Executive Director Sean Harrison and other Alliance staff gave tours and offered thanks to the approximately 30 guests in attendence. Alliance patient Gail Johnson said a few words of thanks for how her health and life has been dramatically impacted since discovering the Grace clinic a few years back. "I owe Alliance my life", Gail said. "Everytime I come for an office visit, even if it's just a check-up, I"m much better than when I arrived because you can tell everyone genuinely cares."
Alliance Fall Health Festival a Wonderful Success!
On Saturday October 17th Alliance held it's Annual Fall Festival along with El Pueblo & Dr. Adelman, and sponsored by the North Raleigh Rotary. A sincere thank you goes out to all those who provided effort and support at this years fair. The event was well attended and Dr. Abbott did 180 blood sugar checks and nearly as many blood pressures, oral exams and eye exams were conducted as well. There were several resource exhibits that helped make this event a great opportunity to helping educate the working uninsured of Wake County. Way to go everyone!
Quail Ridge Books to host Author Patsy Harman - Raise awareness for Alliance
On Monday, Oct. 26th at 7:30pm, Quail Ridge Books will host new author Patsy Harman for a presentation of her book, The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir, about the challenges of caring for patients at a small medical clinic. Also, come a little early for a short presentation about Alliance Medical Ministry, a local medical clinic providing affordable, quality healthcare for the working uninsured of Wake County. Quail Ridge Books and Music is located at 3522 Wade Avenue in Raleigh's Ridgewood Shopping Center.
For further information and questions about what services Alliance Medical Ministry provides, please contact our Development Office at (919) 250-9254
Duke Divinity Intern Joins Alliance
Ivan Martinez has joined Alliance as a Duke Divinity School intern through spring 2010. He is in his 2ndof a four year dual degree program working toward a Master of Social Work from UNC-CH and a Master of Divinity from Duke. Mr. Martinez will be offering counseling and pastoral services to Alliance patients, both by appointment and while in for regular appointments. More info will be available in our fall/winter newsletter, due out in November. 
Free Breast Cancer Screenings this Saturday, October 3rd at Alliance
Rex Healthcare and AMM are pleased to offer free breast cancer screenings and educational materials on breast health from 8:30-11:00 am this Saturday October 3rd at Alliance Medical Ministry. Any woman with limited financial and medical resources is invited to attend.Registration will occur the day of the event on a first come, first serve basis.
Rex Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society recommend clinical breast exam (CBE) as part of a periodic health exam, every 1-2 years for women between 40-49 with no known family history and yearly for women 50 and older
Day of Service at Alliance sprouts new garden!
Several members of area congregations, staff and community volunteers came out Saturday September 19, 2009 to plant Alliance's community garden. "It was a beautiful day!", stated Alliance Executive Director Sean Harrison. 'We planted mostly green leafy vegetables that grow well in the fall months. " Representatives from Interfaith Food Shuttle were on hand to help out with the planting.
Kids at The Boys & Girls Club, situated next door to Alliance, will volunteer regularly to tend to the garden, however help from additional volunteer groups is needed. For further information, please contact Tonia at: (919) 250-9254.
Shown below are Elisa Vicario, Physicians Assistant with Alliance, Chip McGuirt, operations staff member and Alliance Medical Director Dr. Tara Lewis, after working on the Meditation Garden. Lookin' great guys! 