Stuber Health thanks Life Changers with luncheon

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Social Welfare Board held a luncheon Thursday afternoon to thank residents, local businesses and volunteers for their efforts in changing lives.

The Social Welfare Board acts at the country's oldest free clinic, celebrating more than 100 years of community service.

"We are one of the oldest free and charitable clinics," Latha Varghese, executive director of Stuber Health, said. "We do receive funding from the city and the country, but the rest of that comes from the donations as well, and especially at these uncertain times with funding cuts, we definitely need their help."

At the luncheon, guests heard about the services offered and miracles performed by staff at the Stuber Health Center, thanks to the community's time and donations.

"We help the impoverished population of this area," Rex Robinson, president of the Social Welfare Board, said. "We give them quality medical care which they would not have access to otherwise. And I think it's important to point out that this population are not freeloaders or people that are trying to get something for nothing. They are people with genuine needs that we do our best to take care of."

Dental care, cancer screenings, reproductive needs and general wellness checks all fall under the umbrella of services that the Stuber Health Center offers St. Joseph residents for free.

To learn more about the services offered or how to support the free clinic, visit the Social Welfare Board's website at socialwelfareboard.org.