News and Events
These are the latest news items & events hosted by or benefitting the
Clinic.
People's Community Clinic Hosts Cover America Tour Stop - Consumer Reports Health's Cover America Tour visited Austin last week as part of a summer-long road trip across the country to highlight the challenges Americans face getting high quality, affordable health coverage. The nationwide tour was welcomed at a news conference by Representative Elliott Naishtat.
PEOPLE’S COMMUNITY CLINIC ADDS COMMUNITY LEADER NINA SEELY TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS - People's Community Clinic today announced that Nina Seely has joined the Board of Directors. Ms. Seely is the General Manager of Ralph Lauren at The Domain where she has organized many key in-store events, generating $50,000 in corporate donations to the non-profit community during its first year of operation.
People's Community Clinic today announced that the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has awarded the Clinic a $250,000 grant to support the clinic's adult and pediatric care services.
People's Community Clinic Raises $315,000 at Annual Luncheon - Austin's business and community leaders turned out in force today at People's Community Clinic annual luncheon and helped to raise a record $315,000 at the annual "There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch" luncheon. The money raised today far exceeds last year's record, which was $250,000.
2008 Luncheon Surpasses All Expectations - On May 12, 2008, a crowd of Central Texans gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in the Arboretum to learn about the mission and support the programs of the People's Community Clinic. The Luncheon featured accomplished and inspiring speakers this year including Board President Carl Stuart and keynote speaker Eduardo Sanchez. See photos.
Mamapalooza Festival to Benefit Teen Parent Support Program - Second Annual Austin Mamapalooza, featuring live music, performance, art and more by local mother-musicians will benefit the TANDEM Collaborative of People's Community Clinic.
People's Community Clinic Wins Grant From Austin Community Foundation - People's Community Clinic today announced that the Austin Community Foundation has awarded the Clinic with a $30,000 grant in support of its Chronic Disease Management Program.
Hard Hats for Little Heads Program a Success - With financial support from the Travis County Medical Alliance (TCMA) and Texas Medical Association (TMA), People's Community Clinic (PCC) has distributed 200 bicycle helmets to children during their well child visits.
New Lunch and Learn Tour Series a Success - The clinic opened its doors to fifteen Hispanic community leaders on Thursday, March 6 for a Lunch and Learn Tour. The event was the third in a new series of quarterly opportunities for members of the Austin community to learn about the work of People's Community Clinic.
An Elegant Evening For A Good Cause - On a clear Thursday evening, guests gathered int the home of Board member John Hogg and partner David Garza to support the Clinic and enjoy amazing views of the sun setting over Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline. We welcomed several new members to the Council of 100 as a result of the evening, and invite you to view photos from the event in the article.
