People's Community Clinic hosted its annual "There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch" event at the Four Seasons Hotel.
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People's Community Clinic hosted its annual "There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch" event at the Four Seasons Hotel. This signature luncheon is a cornerstone event dedicated to raising essential funds for health care services and programs. The event saw an impressive turnout of business and community leaders from Austin and Central Texas, all gathered to support the clinic's vital mission.
“Our luncheon is one of the area’s most important fundraising events, directly supporting our community,” said Regina Rogoff, CEO of People’s Community Clinic. “With nearly 1 in 5 Texans lacking health insurance, Texas has the highest percentage of uninsured residents in the United States. Organizations like ours are vital to ensuring a sturdy healthcare safety net. We are committed to offering high-quality, affordable care to everyone in need, regardless of their financial situation.”
During the event, Texas State Rep. Toni Rose, D-Dallas, was honored with the clinic's prestigious W. Neal Kocurek Health Care Advocacy Award. This award, a testament to her tireless efforts, recognizes leaders who have made significant contributions to community health. Rep. Rose's work to pass HB 12, expanding Medicaid coverage for mothers from 2 months to 12 months after a birth, has been praised by Texas Monthly as a "major step forward." and listed Rep. Rose as a top legislator.
Attendees also enjoyed a lively discussion featuring esteemed healthcare leaders, Jewel Mullen, MD, assistant dean at Dell Medical School and former principal deputy assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Mike Mackert, PhD, director of the Center for Health Communications at U.T. Austin. Their insights and expertise provided immense value and left the audience feeling inspired and enlightened.
People's Community Clinic, one of the nation's oldest independent clinics, continues its legacy of offering comprehensive health and wellness care to uninsured and underinsured individuals. The clinic's mission is to improve the health of medically underserved and uninsured Central Texans by delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare with respect and dignity. To learn more about the clinic's work or to make a donation, visit www.austinpcc.org.
