Bryan’s ‘Health Heroes’ recognized for giving time, talents to those in need
By Andrea Salazar, The Eagle, Bryan, Texas | |
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Health For All, a 27-year-old free clinic in
The award recipients were physicians, pharmacists and cancer survivors who played a role in providing health services and support to those in need by giving their time and talents.
"Imagine going home after one of your long days when really you just want a glass of wine, and instead going to another job that you're not paid for," said
Giving the keynote address was
The clinic has been providing and expanding access to free primary and preventive health care for low-income people and the uninsured in the
Among the award recipients was
While honored and humbled by the award,
"It's important because it can spur new thoughts for others in ways that they might use their gifts ... to contribute to something they have not done before, whether it's financial or it's time," Byrne said. "There are so many ways for us to make a difference in others' lives."
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