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Vineyards Of The World Raises $49,000 To Benefit
The Peoples’ Clinic For Beter Health

Port Huron, MI…In the midst of a jazz playing saxophonist, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and wines from around the world, more than 325 community members came out in support of the Peoples’ Clinic for Better Health in late March 2007.

Marking the event’s Fifth Anniversary, Mercy Hospital Foundation raised more than $49,000 to support free medical programs and services for our community’s uninsured. Co-sponsored by Wright & Filippis, this fun-filled evening is one of the premier wine tasting events in the community, bringing not only local residents, but supporters from across Southeast Michigan together to raise funds for this important community project.

Peoples’ Clinic for Better Health provides free medical care to adults 18 to 64 years of age. The clinic is cosponsored by the St. Clair County Medical Society and Mercy Hospital, and is funded in part by the United Way of St. Clair County.

“As our community continues to face the challenges of an uncertain economy, services provided by organizations such as the Peoples’ Clinic will become ever more important in sustaining the health of our community,” comments Peter Karadjoff, Mercy Hospital President and CEO. “This event receives incredible support, not only from participants, but from physicians and business sponsors because it is deeply rooted in the human capacity to reach out and support others in need. Our appreciation is extended to everyone.”