Thousands Seek Treatment at the CareNow LA Health Clinic
Thousands of Southern Californians are being treated at the LA Sports Arena as part of a free health clinic. Many are under-insured, seeking treatment for vision and dental issues not covered by their insurance. Here are some of their stories.
- Patricia Hopkins was first in line. Listen:
5000 people are expected to attend the clinic which runs through Sunday.
- More than 2 million people living in Los Angeles do not have health insurance.
- Eva Duval says she couldn't afford COBRA and pay rent. "You gotta keep the lights on."
Health workers hope to emphasize preventative care.
Free clinic puts emphasis on preventionMary Bruitt saw the sign that read "Want to quit smoking ?" and walked up to the table.- Tim Green says that in this economy he's not surprised to have to be here.
Dental care close up. "About 60 percent ask for dental care," said CareNow President Don Manelli.
A birds eye view of the transformed Sports Arena.
On Which Way, LA? KCRW producer Saul Gonzalez joined us to talk about the clinic. Listen to the full show here:
Free Health Clinic Opens at the LA Sports Arena - Which Way, L.A.? on KCRWHundreds of unemployed, uninsured or under-insured people showed up today for the first day of a four-day free clinic at the Sports Arena in downtown Los Angeles. We hear some of their stories, ask about their ailments and the prospects for follow-up care by Los Angeles County.For more LA stories, follow Which Way, LA? on Twitter!
