{"id":178623,"date":"2026-03-05T01:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/178623\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T01:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:17:10","slug":"tampas-judeo-christian-health-center-prescribing-hope-for-uninsured-working-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/178623\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa’s Judeo Christian Health Center prescribing hope for uninsured working patients"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TAMPA, Fla. – For far too many hardworking people, getting sick is terrifying because health <\/a>insurance is out of reach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the Judeo Christian Health Center in Tampa<\/a>, volunteers are stepping in to fill that gap.<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Doctor Mark Morris spent his career as a pediatrician, and instead of easing into retirement, he now treats uninsured patients who have nowhere else to go.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ: Toddler, missing teen saved in Hillsborough undercover human trafficking sting ending with 89 arrests: HCSO<\/a><\/p>\n

“This is the best job I\u2019ve ever had because I have a small number of patients and I can spend as much time with them as I need to,” Morris said.<\/p>\n

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The clinic serves working people who earn too much to qualify for government assistance but still cannot afford private insurance.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Medical Director Sylvia Campbell says the need is urgent, especially for patients battling chronic illnesses like diabetes, lung disease and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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“Health care should be a right, not a privilege,” Campbell said, adding that without medication and treatment, many of their patients would not survive.<\/p>\n

The clinic offers more than basic checkups, including dental care, eye care and specialized testing. It receives zero government dollars and relies entirely on donations and volunteers, a model staff members say reflects a community that refuses to let its neighbors suffer.<\/p>\n

What you can do:<\/p>\n

The clinic\u2019s doctors and staff say the biggest need is sustained volunteer support, especially medical professionals who can donate time and expertise.<\/p>\n

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Community donations help cover costs for services and supplies, since the clinic does not receive government funding.<\/p>\n

Click here <\/a>for more information on how to volunteer or donate.<\/p>\n

The Source: Information for this story was gathered from interviews with leaders and doctors at Judeo Christian Health Center in Tampa.<\/p>\n

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