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May 18, 2009 5:55 pm US/Mountain

Uninsured Children Can Get Affordable Health Care

Written by CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh
Reporting
Kathy Walsh
DENVER (CBS4) ― There are an estimated 121,000 uninsured children in Colorado. Tough economic times make it even harder to afford medical care. But CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh found low-cost health services for children across the state at The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics.

The non-profit organization has helped struggling families for 15 years.

Sonya Wood calls the RMYC a lifesaver. Her second-grader, Dominic, has found reading and other school work a challenge.

"He doesn't sit down and focus when he should be," said Wood.

She suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder but, uninsured, she couldn't afford a doctor visit.

"I was worried if he was going to be able to finish elementary school," said Wood.

In September, the RMYC Kids Clinic at Crawford opened at Crawford Elementary School in Aurora. For a $2 co-pay per visit, Dominic was seen, diagnosed by a doctor, and put on affordable medication.

"A long time ago, when I didn't have my pills, I was like playing around," Dominic told Walsh. "But now, when I take pills, I can concentrate."

The Kids Clinic at Crawford is one of 30 operated by The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics.

"I feel like we are helping families try to beat the recession," said RMYC founder Dr. Larry Wolk, a pediatrician. "Fifteen years ago we were seeing an average of 5,000 patient visits per year. Today, for this particular year, we will probably exceed 65,000 patient visits."

The clinics offer medical, dental and mental health services in schools, community centers and shelters. And they offer parents, like Sonya Wood, peace of mind.

"He's the little boy I knew was in there," she said.

Additional Resources

To find out more go to The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics Web site.

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