Winter 2009/2010 Newsletter

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Program Updates OA in San Francisco County Although it feels as though 2009 has quickly come and gone, there has been substantial growth at Operation Access. Last year's economic challenges have increased the number of uninsured, while healthcare reform has been at the forefront of national debate... MORE	Patient Profile Improved Ability to Work Thanks to Donated Surgery For over a year, Jaime G. had been living with debilitating pain that affected both his ability to work and his quality of life. Though he was not aware of it at the time, Jaime, a 39 year-old Contra Costa County resident, had a serious medical condition - an inguinal hernia... MORE	OA Volunteer Celebration Nearly 130 guests attended the 2009 Operation Access Volunteer Appreciation Event, focusing on Service for the Uninsured. A selection of photos taken by Sidnny Erthal and Richard Tenaza can be viewed online here.
		OA Founders Win National Surgical Volunteerism Award In recognition of their vision, dedication and passion to solving the problem of access to surgical care, Operation Access co-founders Doug Grey, MD, FACS and Bill Schecter, MD, FACS, were recently awarded the 2009 Surgical Volunteerism Award for Domestic Outreach by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Pfizer, Inc. Drs Grey and Schecter were presented the award at the Board of Covernors' Dinner on October 13, 2009, a highlight of the annual Clinical Congress of the ACS. MORE
		Congratulations to OA Volunteers of the Quarter!
Operation Access in the News! • Chicago Tribune (Oct. 11) • Contra Costa Times (Oct. 17) • Marin Independent Journal (Oct. 25) • Marin Independent Journal (Dec. 24) • Santa Rosa Magazine (Fall) • Sonoma Medicine (Fall) • Sutter Medicine (Fall)		More Stories From the President County Spotlight Fundraising Updates Inside OA Donate
OA'S STRATEGIC SCORECARD, ANNUAL REPORT, FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
OA'S NEW WEBSITE: The new and improved OA weebsite is up and running! With interactive features and comprehensive county-specific information, our revamped website will facilitate access for patient referrals, volunteer opportunities, information about our medical centers and much more. Be sure to check it out at www.operationaccess.org!

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