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The Davidsons host a summer Friend Raiser for Duffy Health Center
NEWS & EVENTS
DUFFY HEALTH, INCLUDING SERVICE CENTER,
SUBJECT OF 'VISIONARIES' DOCUMENTARY
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Written by Brent Runyon, Falmouth Enterprise
January 8, 2010
A North Falmouth documentary filmmaker shot footage at the Falmouth Service Center this week, which will be part of a documentary broadcast on public television stations across the country later this year.
Bill Mosher of Arthur Hennessey Drive is making a documentary as part of his long running series “Visionaries,” which features nonprofit organizations around the world that have innovative solutions to social problems.
The program will mostly focus on the Duffy Health Center in Hyannis, which provides health care and support services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Duffy Health Center works closely with the Falmouth Service Center to provide health care to Falmouth's homeless, and a segment of the half-hour program will be devoted to the service center.
“I think the Falmouth Service Center is an incredibly cool place,” Mr. Mosher said. ”Falmouth has something really unique here, and that is neighbors helping neighbors in need.“
Mr. Mosher has visited pantries and homeless shelters all of the world, he said, and usually there are paid employees and wealthy volunteers helping the poor.
At the Falmouth Service Center, it is different. “There’s a feeling that the person volunteering behind the counter is only a paycheck or two away from being in the opposite position,” he said. “There’s a real dignity there.”
In the past 13 years, Mr. Mosher has produced 160 documentaries about nonprofit organizations all over the world with innovative solutions for problems such as homelessness, health care, and senior care.
“The work is really about searching the world for positive solutions to problems,” he said.
The program is hosted by actor Sam Waterston of the television show “Law & Order,” who volunteers his services.
Mr. Mosher said he tries to do at least one program about organizations on Cape Cod each season.
His crew shoots about 20 hours of footage over three weeks, and then he edits it down to a half-hour program. He edits the footage in North Falmouth, but never uses a script or a narrator to tell the story.
“To me, it’s like writing a story but making it out of clips of people and stringing together a story that way.”
He said he works that way because his goal is to make people understand what it feels like to be in a situation rather than simply disseminate information.
The Duffy Health Center program will be a traditional documentary, but it will also be a new kind of multimedia program.
Mr. Mosher received a grant from the Ash Institute at Harvard University to design a computer program that creates a living documentary.
Users download the program to their computer. They can watch it as a traditional documentary, and they can also click on characters to find out more about them.
The program will also update over time, and new footage will be added to the documentary. For instance, if a viewer is interested in what happened to a homeless person in the Duffy Center program, they click on their picture and find out the most up-to-date information.
In 1998, Mr. Mosher and his organization were in talks to buy the 88-acre Peterson Farm off Woods Hole Road at the same time the town was considering purchasing it for open space.
There they planned to build a graduate school specializing in media and philanthropy in partnership with Suffolk University. Town Meeting voted to purchase the property by a slim margin after a 2 1/2-hour debate.
Mr. Mosher went on to create the graduate school in western Massachusetts, but closed it after five years, after administration at the school changed.
Mr. Mosher moved to Falmouth 14 years ago with his wife, Christina A. Mosher, to place their children in the Falmouth Public School System. “We loved the Falmouth schools,” he said.
Their son Michael D., 15, is now a sophomore at Falmouth High School, and their daughter Michelle C., 16, is a junior, also at FHS.
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DUFFY HEALTH CENTER TAKES LANDLORDS TO LUNCH
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Photo by Edward F. Maroney
PARTNERS – Landlords who work with the Duffy Health Center to provide housing for its clients were invited to lunch at the Hyannis office this week. Front row, left to right: Ron Bourgeois of Bass River Properties in West Dennis, Duffy Executive Director Claire Goyer, Alan Burt of Homeless Not Helpless and Linda Clark of the Clark Trust in Falmouth. Rear: Gary Franklin of Sagamore Beach, Charlie and Margo Pisacano of Seaport Village Realty-Osterville, Martin Traywick of Craigville Realty and Duffy board president Dr. Charles Mohr. Those invited but unable to attend included Judy McAbee and Adam Hostetter of Hostetter Realty in Osterville, Paul and Carolyn Hebert of Champ Homes and Jim Radanz of Cascade Motor Lodge.
Offers praise for participation in housing efforts
Written by Edward F. Maroney, Barnstable Patriot
November 6, 2009
The Duffy Health Center saluted this week a sometimes overlooked partner in the struggle to house all Cape Codders: landlords.
Business men and women who open their doors to Duffy’s clients were invited to lunch at the center in Hyannis Nov. 5 and praised for their participation.
“It’s a great community partnership,” Claire Goyer, Duffy’s executive director, said earlier this week. “This is a way for us to say thank you. They have been very effective partners.”
“It works out very well,” Charlie Pisacano of Seaport Village Realty-Osterville said in an interview with the Patriot. “Out of all the agencies I deal with, and I deal with all of them, I think they have the best follow-up.”
Pisacano said Duffy “is taking the homeless off the street and trying to re-acclimate them to living in a house or an apartment. These are people that are homeless for whatever reason. They have marginal income, usually through some disability payment, and Duffy will find housing for them. They’ll subsidize the majority of their rent, and they will work with the people.”
That last provision is important. “When I take in people like this, I know I have problems,” Pisacano said. “They’re not used to living in a community situation with other people around them, as opposed to living on the street. There’s a period of transition in which it can be difficult. If and when I have a problem, all I have to do is call the caseworker. They stay on top of the people and keep them in line.”
Pisacano is realistic about this relationship with Duffy.
“It’s not all altruistic,” he said. “There is the scale of economy in this, I’ll put that right out front. It helps us with filling any of our vacancies that are suitable for them. I don’t necessarily give them a break on price. I go with what the unit is worth, and what the market is. It helps me economically.”
On the other hand, he said, “My wife and I do not have any problem trying to help people out. It’s not all dollars and cents. We like to give back. We’ve been fortunate and we have no trouble helping out those less fortunate.”
Pisacano and his wife Margo started in real estate about 20 years ago. “My wife’s a lifelong Cape resident,” he said. “I’m one of those migrants; I’ve only been here about 31 years.” Prior to their current profession, Charlie was a commercial fisherman and Margo ran video rental stores.
Asked whether he’d encourage other landlords to get involved, Pisacano said, “Yeah, sure, everybody should do something. Then again, it’s not for everybody. It’s a dicey, dicey business. You have to be of the right mindset. If not, this will drive you crazy.”
In Massachusetts, he said, “everything is tilted in favor of the tenant, but if you do things properly, you can avoid many of the pitfalls.”
Looking ahead, Pisacano would like the state to put more money into housing. “If funds were available,“ he said, “we could develop more properties for these people, but in these economic times, it’s difficult if not impossible for individuals such as myself and my wife to fund anything else. I’m not saying we’re looking for handouts, but if there were funds out there that could help, we’d jump at it. They want us to put up ours; that’s understandable, but we can’t do it right now.”
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"HERE WE GROW AGAIN"
DUFFY HEALTH CENTER RECEIVES TWO GRANTS FROM
THE HEALTH AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
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Press Release
September, 2009
HYANNIS, MA – The Duffy Health Center in Hyannis was one of only two Massachusetts health centers who received funding for Behavioral Health expansion and one of only two Massachusetts health centers who received funding for Case Management expansion.
The two grants will support Duffy’s new “Connections” program, which is designed to streamline the ways in which clients will access Duffy staff and services. A total of four new staff members will be hired. Two new mental heath clinicians will provide brief screening, brief interventions, referrals, and treatment to clients at Duffy, as well as in community settings and community-based housing programs, including Duffy’s own housing programs. Two new case management staff will become the first point of contact for clients who walk into the clinic without appointments, ensuring that each person is triaged and treated in the most expedient manner.
“This is in total alignment with our mission” said Claire Goyer, Executive Director. “These two grants will allow us to provide more flexible support to Duffy clients; to provide active outreach to additional people who may need Duffy’s services and to connect with those who are unable to consistently make and keep their appointments.” Goyer added, “With this additional funding, we are poised to implement a more immediate and flexible system to serve as the link between receiving all necessary services, thus allowing us to help even more clients transition out of homelessness.”
Congressman Bill Delahunt also was pleased by the recent announcement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. He said, “Congratulations to Duffy Health Center on winning these grants to expand their services and outreach to the homeless community on Cape Cod. These grants recognize the success of Duffy’s strategy of taking services to the homeless where they are living, and providing ongoing case management to assist them with multiple health, behavioral health and housing issues.”
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DUFFY HEALTH CENTER TO FOCUS ON AT-RISK YOUTH
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Press Release
September, 2009
HYANNIS, MA – Terri Huff has been hired as Youth Services Planner for the Duffy Health Center for at-risk and homeless youth ages 18-24. Supported by a one year grant from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Ms. Huff will work with the Duffy Health Center staff and partnering agencies including several high schools, the Community College, MSPCC, MA Dept. of Children and Families, and Cape and Islands Gay and Straight Youth Association (CIGSYA).
“Since the economic downturn we have seen an increase in the number of 18-24 year olds needing Duffy’s services,” according to Claire Goyer, Executive Director of Duffy Health Center. “Most of these youth have experienced some kind of trauma or have been ‘throwaways.’ Even with a history of trauma, we know that developmentally, this age group offers us a window of opportunity to provide appropriate health care and psychosocial supports so that we can prevent future homelessness and achieve positive outcomes. Terri’s role is to develop a coordinated approach with the community so youth can easily access our services.”
Last year Duffy Health Center provided services for 315 homeless and at-risk young adults ages 18-24. Clients received medical care, mental health and addiction treatment and counseling as well as case management services and housing. While only 13% of Duffy’s total patient population, this age group represents over 37% of the clients in Duffy’s office-based opioid treatment program.
Ms. Huff brings over 20 years experience in employment skills training, new program development, and workforce education for this age group. She will continue in her role as a Community Planner and Career/Academic Advisor for Cape Cod Community College.
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OSTERVILLE ANGLERS’ CLUB
HORSESHOE CANYON SHOOTOUT – July 18, 2009
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Support an important local cause and spend a great day on the water
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We are pleased to announce that the Osterville Anglers’ Club (OAC) has selected Duffy Health Center as the non-profit beneficiary of the 2nd Annual Horseshoe Canyon Shootout.
This fishing tournament is a great way to spend a day on the water realizing your wish while helping the Duffy Health Center homeless patients realize theirs.
There are three ways you can help "Fish for the Wish":
1. Enter your boat and two-person teams in the tournament;
- Registration fee - $25 per person (OAC members), $35 per person (non-members)
- Fishing from 6:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 18th
- Target prizes for two-person teams that enter the heaviest two bluefish caught during the tournament period on Horseshoe Shoal
- 1st Prize - $350 and a rod and reel donated by Sports Port
- 2nd Prize - $100
- 3rd Prize - $50 ** Prizes based on 50 entrants**
- Mandatory Captains’ Meeting on Friday, July 17th at 5:30 p.m. at OAC
2. No boat? No Problem! We'll help you find a teammate and a seat on one;
(Call Elyse DeGroot at 508-771-7517, ext. 104 for more information.)
3. Enjoy great food and beautiful views at the Osterville Anglers’ Club.
- Join us for a cookout and Silent Auction after the tournament
- Cookout free with tournament registration, $10 for guests
- All proceeds from the Silent Auction will go to Duffy Health Center
- Silent Auction items include vacation packages, sports tickets, wine, restaurant certificates, and more
Tournament and Cookout Registration
Register by phone by calling Patricia at 508-420-4336, or register at the Captain’s Meeting or at Sports Port or Powderhorn Outfitters in Hyannis.
For information about the Horseshoe Canyon Shootout, visit www.ostervilleanglersclub.com.
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LT. GOV. MURRAY TO DISCUSS CAPE HOMELESSNESS
PLAN IN FEB. 27 VISIT
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Press Release
February 23, 2009
HYANNIS, MA – Lt. Governor Timothy Murray will review a plan for a regional network on homelessness during a visit to the Cape February 27.
After a meeting with the Leadership Council’s executive committee, Murray will hold a press conference from 3 to 3:30 pm at the Assembly of Delegates room in the First District Courthouse at the Barnstable County complex.
The meeting between Murray and community leaders will focus on a $765,000 grant that was awarded to the Leadership Council to End Homelessness on Cape Cod and the Islands. The funding will be used for 18 months beginning in March and focus on interventions that will help reduce the number of people in shelter and prevent further homelessness among individuals and families.
Lt. Gov. Murray has been the governor’s point person on a statewide initiative to create regional networks across the state that will lead to a reduction in the problem of homelessness in the Commonwealth. He is working closely with Philip Mangano, Executive Director of the US Interagency on Housing and Homelessness, which administered the funding and spearheaded an effort that resulted in the Leadership Council’s development and implementation of a 10 year plan to end homelessness in 2004.
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) is the convening agency for the grant, but its disbursement is being decided by the Leadership Council’s executive committee and will go to supplement the efforts of various organizations on the Cape and Islands as well as provide direct one time help to individuals and families. The plan also calls for the hiring of an administrator to coordinate activities of the various service providers and an outreach worker for downtown Hyannis, and the direct use of funds to create additional affordable housing.
The Regional Network will launch a 24-triage phone line to provide families and individuals in crisis with immediate assistance and a Clinical Coordinating Council to ensure that people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness have intensive case management. "We will help current shelter clients move into permanent housing as quickly as possible and provide those at risk with other options, preferably in the community where they have support systems, so that they can avoid the shelter system," said Rick Presbrey, President/CEO of HAC.
“Establishing a Regional Network to End Homelessness will enhance our efforts to effectively coordinate services to individuals and families in the region to prevent homelessness and rapidly re-house those who are homeless,” said Estella Fritzinger, CEO/Executive Director of the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands and co-chairman, with Presbrey, of the Leadership Council’s executive committee.
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THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS
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February traditionally brings grey skies, cold weather and a longing for spring. But it also brings Valentines Day, a day when we show our love and appreciation to those around us. The Duffy Health Center staff and I wanted to take a moment to tell you how much we appreciate all of you who have supported us either through a financial contribution, a gift in kind, or a gift of time as a volunteer.
Thanks to you, we will continue to provide comprehensive medical, case management and behavioral health services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Your contributions ensure that no one will be turned away and that the people who need extensive case management services in order to be housed receive the necessary help. Your gift may mean a pair of eyeglasses one day or a counseling session the next.
However you have helped, we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Claire Goyer, Executive Director
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TASTE AND SEE RAISES $51,000 TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
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Pilot House, NOAH, and CHAMP Benefit from Our Lady of Victory Event
Press Release
December 12, 2008
CENTERVILLE, MA – Organizations that serve the homeless last week received checks totaling $51,000 from Our Lady of Victory Church, raised in the parish’s annual Taste & See event in October.
The church presented $17,000 checks for Pilot House, a collaborative effort of the Duffy Health Center and Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands; the NOAH Center, an emergency shelter program of Housing Assistance Corporation; and CHAMP Homes, a program of Housing for All.
In presenting the checks on Dec. 8, The Rev. Mark Hession, pastor of Our Lady of Victory, described this year’s event as another huge success. This is the seventh year that Taste & See has supported homeless services in the area. “All the agencies represented here today make our community a better place to live.”
Taste and See is an annual dinner of chef samplings provided by local restaurants, and includes a silent auction and live auction of fine art and special opportunities. Anne Thompson of NBC news is the mistress of ceremonies; an auction of fine, local art was presided over by Duncan Gray of Sandwich Auction. Sheila Horan of Centerville was the event chairwoman.
“In these economic times it is even more important to have a place for clients to have a safe place to begin turning their lives around” said Claire Goyer, Executive Director of the Duffy Health Center which co manages Pilot House. “This gift will allow us to continue providing that safety net.”
“We are most grateful to Taste & See, and the entire Our Lady of Victory community, for their continued support of our programs and others that support services to the homeless in our community,” said Rick Presbrey, CEO/President of Housing Assistance Corporation.”Their generosity in these particularly difficult times help us provide our guests with clean and safe shelter when there is no place else for them to go.“
Paul Hebert, President/CEO of Housing for All said, “I assure you that we are of the greatest appreciation for this gift, especially with this year of pain and suffering with the poor as the result of decisions made in the halls of power far removed from the people who suffer most.”
Community Action Committee of the Cape and Islands and the Duffy Health Center will use their share of the proceeds to help support Pilot House, a modified therapeutic shelter that houses 20 previously chronically homeless individuals in recovery and offers case management, medical and behavioral health services.
HAC will use its gift to support the NOAH shelter, which provides overnight shelter to more than 50 men and women every night, as well as meals, housing placement, employment search and access to other integral services.
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HEALING BEGINS WITH A HOME
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Images from Duffy Health Center’s “Help for Housing” Project
Carmen, a 59 year old Cape Codder, suffered from a stroke and heart attack. She found herself homeless for 8 years, living in a car with her cat without access to any medical exams or treatment. With no money for eyeglasses, she could barely see.
Then Carmen heard about the Duffy Health Center. Duffy’s intensive case managers provided Carmen with access to medical help, transportation, supportive counseling, budgeting, and a listening ear. Through Duffy’s Help for Housing program, sponsored in part by the United Way of Cape Cod, Carmen has now obtained permanent housing and a stable income.
Carmen’s health has greatly improved. She has glasses and is again able to accomplish the routine tasks that most of us take for granted. One of the best parts of Carmen’s story is that in her new house she has been able to keep her beloved cat and best friend, Baby.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH TASTE AND SEE EVENT
BENEFITS LOCAL HOMELESS ORGANIZATIONS
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Press Release
December 2008
HYANNIS, MA &ndash A breakfast reception was held at the Parish Hall of Our Lady of Victory Church for members of the Parish, committee members of the Taste and Sea event as well as three local non profits.
Father Mark Hession met with staff from the Housing Assistance Corporation, Community Action Committee of the Cape and Islands and the Duffy Health Center on December 8th to give them all an early Christmas present. According to Father Hession, the parish’s “Taste and See” event was a huge success again, providing attendees with great food while educating them about local charities. “We wanted to broaden our reach this year, and involve more organizations dedicated to this good work” said Father Hession. “All the agencies represented here today make our community a better place to live.”
“Taste and See” is an annual dinner held at Our Lady of Victory. Silent and Live auction items are included in the evening entertainment.
Community Action Committee of the Cape and Islands and the Duffy Health Center will use their share of the proceeds to help support their collaborative project, Pilot House, a modified therapeutic shelter that houses 20 previously chronically homeless individuals and offers case management, medical and behavioral health services.
For Immediate Release: September 23, 2008
For Further Information: Mark Forest (202) 225-3111
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DELAHUNT ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DUFFY HEALTH CENTER
$2,000,000 Over Five Years To Help Treat Homeless And Fight Homelessness
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bill Delahunt announced today that the Duffy Health Center in Hyannis will receive $400,000 a year for the next 5 years in federal funding to expand their comprehensive program of housing and behavioral health services for the homeless.
“I am pleased that the federal government is providing this added boost of funding to help the Cape address the chronic problem of homelessness,” said Delahunt. “This award is also a tribute to the outstanding work by the staff and volunteers at the Duffy Health Center and a vote of confidence in their hard work in addressing this most serious problem.”
The program at Duffy Health Center addresses medical, substance abuse and mental health issues that cause clients to be homeless. The program follows them with continuing care, so that that they are better able to maintain the personal discipline and behaviors needed to stay in housing and avoid becoming homeless again. Last year Duffy Health Center served 2,266 patients; the new federal funding will enable Duffy to serve an additional 300, and deliver services sooner to all clients. Duffy Health Center will be also adding three new staff (project director, case manager, and a data collection person) and will be able to do more outreach to the homeless when they miss appointments.
“We are thrilled that Duffy will now be able to reach out and support over 300 clients to attain stability in their lives. This funding will enable us to provide intensive case management designed to promote improved health and access to treatment and housing. We will be working closely with our community partners in our shared goal to reduce and end homelessness on Cape Cod.” – Claire Goyer, Executive Director Duffy Health Center
Duffy will work with two researchers from Brandeis University to evaluate the outcome of the treatment program and will use the evidence gained to improve treatment.
DUFFY HEALTH CENTER ADDS NEW STAFF
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The Duffy Health Center is pleased to announce that Sarah Rosenburgh, RN, BS, MPS, CMAC has been hired as Director of Operations at the Duffy Health Center in Hyannis. This new position reflects Duffy’s growth and organizational development needs to support coordination and integration of medical, case management, and behavioral health services. This position will support incorporating appropriate data systems, QA/QI, program accountability and performance improvement activities. “We are thrilled to have Sarah as part of our Leadership team” says Claire Goyer, Executive Director. “We feel that with the addition of this position, Sarah will not only help Duffy Health Center continue to offer the high quality services we currently do, but she will help us find more effective ways to run our programs as well.”
Ms. Rosenburgh has an extensive background in operations, management and performance improvement. She is familiar with local issues having worked at Cape Cod Healthcare and the Visiting Nurses Association. Most recently, Ms. Rosenburgh was an operations consultant to a large hospital system in Delaware.
The mission of the Duffy Health Center is to provide caring, comprehensive health care and support services to those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness on Cape Cod, and to be a catalyst for individual empowerment and community solutions to homelessness. Last year Duffy providers provided services to 2232 clients through over 26,000 visits.
HOME IS WHERE THE HEROES ARE
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Cape Cod Times Article – August 12, 2008
By Claire F. Goyer
Health Care for the Homeless Day, which is tomorrow, is part of National Health Center Week 2008. This year’s theme, “America’s Health Care Heroes,” highlights the vital role of health center providers in achieving the mission of a community health center – access to primary care for persons who are underserved by the mainstream system.
Health Care for the Homeless Day recognizes the special needs of a vulnerable population – and the unique role that staff such as those at the Duffy Health Center play in providing essential care to over two thousand Cape Codders.
Clients come to us from every town on Cape Cod. They may have had one stroke of bad luck or may have struggled all their lives with violence, poverty, trauma, addiction and mental illness. Many have been crushed by anxiety and depression. Duffy staff – from our medical directors to our other clinicians and case managers to front office receptionists – offer a nonjudgemental trust relationship and the ability, in the words of one client, “to make me believe that participating in my treatment will help me to become the person I want to be.”
The intensity of need among our medically complex population results in six times the rate of visits by clients as compared to traditional community health centers. Last year, 2,266 homeless or at-risk clients came to our clinic for more tan 24,000 visits.
Our primary-care staff work hand in hand with our mental health and addiction counselors and case managers to provide care and to affirm each individual’s resiliency in the face of often overwhelming circumstances. They meet client’s where they are – physically and emotionally. Our hope is that over time each client can begin to address and resolve the underlying causes of homelessness.
Yet, without housing, even our excellent health services are but a band-aid. For our clients, health is housing. With housing comes dramatic improvements in health, the ability to strive for recovery, manage health conditions, and an incentive to rejoin the wider community.
Over the past three years our nine case managers have placed more than 150 persons in either transitional or permanent housing. Duffy’s Housing First program has provided more than 60 persons with permanent housing and support services during the transition out of chronic homelessness.
In spite of the uphill battle our clients face, and increasing economic pressures, we see growing regional coordination among health and human service agencies working together to implement real solutions to end homelessness. Some of these efforts are being recognized at the local, state and federal levels.
This Aug. 13 Duffy staff will celebrate three years of developing housing as a practical response to improving the chronic health conditions of our clients.
We salute collaborative efforts such as Barnstable’s In from the Streets, Pilot House and Home and Healthy for Good, all designed to promote access to housing while also providing the necessary support and case management services.
We applaud Gov. Patrick’s recent initiative to move away from the shelter system and toward rapid rehousing. This and other ongoing efforts by community, municipal and faith-based groups underscore new models that work.
On Health Care for the Homeless Day, the Duffy Health Center will, along with other homeless health centers across the country, salute our heroes – a staff that is unparalleled in its dedication, expertise and commitment to clients. We will also salute the citizens and housing advocates across Cape Cod who are working to end homelessness in our towns.
Salute a hero on Health Care for the Homeless Day. Or become one.
Claire F. Goyer is chief executive officer of the Duffy Health Center in Hyannis.
“I am so happy to see such a wonderful article about the Duffy Center, they
do so much for people and are not recognized enough for this. I came to Cape Cod
6 years ago and was in a rehab program for a year and that’s how I started
going to the Duffy Center. I have always been treated with the utmost respect.
This is 6 years later and with my insurance I can go anywhere for medical
treatment. I continue to go to Duffy because of the care I get there.
I personally see Jennifer August and she stays up to date on my
medical problems and any new treatments out there.
I’m not a number at Duffy. From the time I walk in the door until I leave
I am treated with such dignity and respect by everyone I see for my
medical needs. Thank you to everyone that works at Duffy,
for all you've done for me in the last 6 years.
This is how they treat everyone that walks through their door.
They deserve all the praise they can get for their wonderful participation
in our community especially for people who don’t have a bed to sleep in.
God Bless You All”
— Anonymous Duffy Client
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