[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE DAVIS STREET FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER'S ROTACARE FREE ACUTE 
                             MEDICAL CLINIC

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 19, 2005

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Davis Street 
Family Resource Center's RotaCare Free Acute Medical Clinic in San 
Leandro, California. On July 20, 2005, an anniversary celebration will 
be held to honor the 10th anniversary of the Clinic and will also mark 
the grand opening of the Dr. Jack Goodrich Free Dental Clinic at the 
site.
  Davis Street is the only multiservice family support agency in the 
San Leandro area. It provides services to more than 10,000 people in 
need every year. Programs and services include low-cost and subsidized 
childcare, emergency food and clothing, acute medical care, crisis 
counseling, job preparation and placement services, holiday food and 
toy baskets.
  Davis Street Family Resource Center's RotaCare Free Acute Clinic 
opened its doors in 1995 and serves over 1,000 uninsured and 
underinsured individuals each year. Over 60% are children. The Clinic 
is entirely staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical 
therapists and social workers to provide quality, essential acute care 
to individuals who otherwise would not have access to adequate health 
care.
  With the support of the community and volunteers, the RotaCare Free 
Acute Medical Clinic offers Spanish back classes, workshops on diabetes 
and asthma management, nutrition education, immunizations and physical 
exams.
  Since April 2004, Davis Street has offered Adult Dental days as a 
series of day clinics leading up to the permanent addition of the free 
dental program.
  With the help of the San Leandro Rotary Club, Dr. Jack Goodrich and 
funding from Tom Kroetch, a longtime supporter of the medical clinic, 
the Braddock Foundation and the office of Alameda County Supervisor 
Alice Lai-Bitker, the Free and Low Cost Acute Dental Clinic will 
provide low cost and free dental care to adults. Dr. Jack Goodrich, who 
is also a past Davis Street board member, will offer basic emergency 
care, basic dentistry, education on dental care and dental screenmgs.
  I congratulate the RotaCare Free Acute Medical Clinic on its 10th 
anniversary of service and congratulate the Davis Street Family 
Resource Center's opening of the Dr. Jack Goodrich Free Dental Clinic. 
All who contribute to the success of these exemplary resources for our 
community are to be commended.

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