An Update to David’s Story

If I could, I’d let you hear my bird song, David says through missing teeth, but give me a few months and I’ll be back! Then I’ll let you hear it! Nearly one year ago we met a wonderful man named David* who quickly became a regular at our Friday homeless clinic. Over time David, who is never short of …

Carrying Burdens

I entered the exam room to greet a new patient who arrived at our Friday clinic and met a young mother holding her two-year-old daughter. With her head of curls and sparkling blue eyes, she dazzled everyone at the clinic that day. Two Fridays per month, Good Samaritan provides clinical services for homeless members of our community. A van makes …

Beating the Summer Heat

As you continue to exercise and spend time outdoors during these hot, summer months. It is imperative to keep in mind the toll that intense heat can take on your body. There are multiple conditions that can be caused by the heat during the summer including dehydration and heat stroke. Most of these conditions are easily preventable, if you listen …

Better Exercise. Better Life.

Exercise provides benefits in many aspects of physical health. It aids in preventing and improving the symptoms of diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic diseases, cancer, and more. It has also been found that exercise improves muscular strength and bone strength, two crucial aspects of being physically fit and healthy.  As you get older, your body …