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It's
a reality most of us fear but few of us face: unemployment.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case for J.P. Perry of north Lake County.
“Nearly two years ago, I was laid off from my job after being a
good employee for 14 years,” Perry says. “At 63 years old, I lost my
health care coverage as a result. I never thought I would find
myself without health care coverage because I did everything
right. I had a good job with insurance. But in one unscripted
moment, I lost both.”
Perry found help at the Florida Hospital Waterman
Community Primary Health Clinic, located in Eustis. The
community clinic—supported by the North Lake County
Hospital District—and others like it located in Lake
County, support federally eligible uninsured residents by
providing care to help address the physical, emotional and
spiritual needs of our community.
The clinics also help prevent local hospitals from being
overwhelmed with minor health issues, Perry points out.
A helping hand
Without support from the community and North Lake County
Hospital District, thousands of Lake County residents like Perry
would have difficulty getting the care they need. In addition to the
Florida Hospital Waterman Community Primary Health Clinic,
the district helps support Florida Hospital Waterman, Leesburg
Regional Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical and Dental Clinic,
Community Health Centers–Tavares, Leesburg Community
Medical Care Center and LifeStream Behavioral Center.
“There are so many people in our community who have
experienced the same thing,” Perry says. “We are all grateful for
our community clinics.”
All funds distributed by the hospital district are applied
directly to help cover the cost of local Lake County residents
who are otherwise unable to pay for their care.
“Our health clinics are a community asset,” Perry says.
“I don’t know where I would be without them.”
“There are so many people in our
community who have experienced the
same thing. We are all grateful for our
community clinics. They also help keep our
local hospitals from being overwhelmed
with minor health issues.”
—J.P. Perry