Belington Clinic celebrates 50 years
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BELINGTON -- Friends, family and patients took part in a 50th anniversary celebration for the Belington Medical Clinic Saturday.
The free event was offered by the Barbour Community Health Association.
"The support we've received from our community is fantastic," Eric Ruf, CEO of the Barbour Community Health Association, said. "This anniversary is so special to our organization.
"We are thrilled to continue improving health care and wellness services in Barbour County, as we have been fortunate to do so for the past 50 years."
Attendees participated in giveaways, and enjoyed refreshments, treats and live entertainment, in addition to touring the facility. Giveaway prizes included corn hole boards, a collapsible utility wagon, and Barbour Wellness Center memberships.
For BCHA patients, fFlu vaccination shots were available.
"We had a wonderful turnout," Debbie Schoonover, COO of the Barbour Community Health Association, said. "We thank our community of Barbour County for allowing us to care for you."
The Belington Medical Clinic first opened its doors to patients in October 1973.
The clinic is located at 70 North Sturmer Street in Belington.
The Belington Medical and Myers Clinics are federally qualified health centers that provide medical and behavioral health care to patients with insurance, Medicare and/or Medicaid and for those without health insurance through the clinic's Health Access program.
The organization also operates Barbour Behavioral Health, Barbour Quick Care, Belington Wellness Center, Brandon School-Based Health Services, and the Philippi Wellness Center.
The Barbour Behavioral Health team is made up of psychologists and psychotherapists who offer a variety of behavioral health services.
Barbour Quick Care has walk-in care available in Philippi. Belington and Philippi Wellness Centers offer a variety of exercise equipment, and exercise programs.
Brandon School-Based Health Services offers a variety of nursing, preventive and acute care medical and behavioral health services to all students and staff in the Barbour County School system.
For more information, go to https://barbourhealth.org.