VCS to host free pop-up clinic
HENDERSON — Vance Charter School will host the Duke Remote Area Medical Clinic on Feb. 17-18.
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HENDERSON — Vance Charter School will host the Duke Remote Area Medical Clinic on Feb. 17-18.
In 2022, Cook County, Ill., became the first local government to partner with the nonprofit group RIP Medical Debt to use private donor funds to buy up and forgive patient debt. Since then, seven local governments, including NYC, have joined the program.
"People have come together for a more prosperous Guatemala that can really deliver for future generations," said USAID Assistant Administrator Escobari. "We're excited to be able to support it."
But stronger policies are needed to stop debt at its source
New York City is the latest to join the growing initiative, pledging to pay down $2 billion in debt.