Wow Kathy that is so sad, so many state funded clinics in Pa. have shut down do to lack of funds. I will keep you and clients in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS))).....Joan

So, Obama Care didn't help the clinics?

I guess there is a clinic not too far away that also closed a few years ago here... I think it was more of one of those rapid care places, not sure honestly.

It's a FQHC, we use a slide fee according to family size and income for those that remain uninsured and we're located in a tiny rural town. So many of our uninsured clients were helped by "Obama Care" and became eligible for Medicaid...that's the problem, the state of Illinois is at least 8 months behind on reimbursements. I know it's complicated...I just pray we can continue helping those that really need it. We offer not only medical but also dental and behavioral health services, all wrapped up in one tiny little clinic which is part of a bigger health network. Struggling...to stay afloat.

Have you and clinic in my prayers. Red tape politics sucks.

Gotcha, so, your billables are paid very late by medicaid, Illinois. That would leave a chasm financially.

Well no news is good news...another day open. Keep praying, thanks!

What a way to start the first day of Sprung....4 to 6 inches of snow, with freezing rain......March sure is leaving like a lion:mad:

We're having pretty decent weather here in Illinois, seasonal. Sorry you're still getting hit with old man winter.

It stopped snowing, if this is the end I ended up with 5 inches, Saturday temps supposed to be 50,followed by mid 40's for the rest of the week, means no shoveling should melt woohoo. Just have to see tomorrow what the @$##%& guy left me. Nice to know there is nicer, milder weather else where lol.

We've had some really nice days in the 60's/70's, some much cooler...yet we still have what's left of a mountain of snow, slowly getting smaller...I can actually see my neighbors house now!

warming up this week, calling for snow showers on the 31st :eek: will winter ever leave this mountain?

I have a headache...that just won't quit. Kind of like winter, huh?

Headache, that's a bummer, I use to live on aspirin when I was married, constant headaches, I got divorced, haven't had a headache since lol. Maybe a nice cup of hot tea, and relaxing will help to get rid of it. You're under a lot of stress these days. (((HUGS))) feel better.

Yea, I think it's stress related...or I need my eyes checked.

Yearly eye checks are a must, if your job requires you use computer all day that can wreak havoc on the eyes. Still yearly eye check ups is a must do.

I'm going to make an eye appointment. These daily headaches are taking it's toll on me...and of course I'm not getting any younger. No good news for the clinic...our coordinator had a meeting today, she said it's looking very bleak...not promising at all. So keep those prayers coming, please.

you and clinic have been in my nightly prayers and will remain until this is all settled. Please do yet your eyes checked, that is soooo important.,

Where's spring? Some sunny, nice days would make things not quite so gloomy.

yep, we have the grey gloomy days as well, I think Spring is going to pop up it's head this coming week (I hope lol)

With mixed emotions I survived a clinic lay off today...but a Medical Assistant and Dentist was let go. The future there is so unpredictable, I'm still very worried.

So sorry to hear this, Stay strong, double prayers coming your way.

Well calling for snow Monday, then looks like Spring will show her head.

I dread looking for a new job...I can't even finish my resume nor do I want to. Feeling pretty blue right now. The clinic is hanging on by a thread, I'm pretty sure our days are numbered.

I know the feeling I had a job for 22 years, pvt. business, was shut down for embezzlement while I was on vacation, I came back to chain on doors. Everything happens for a reason, I collected unemployment for a year, considered it a well deserved vacation, the next job I got paid twice the amount I was making at the one shut down. We get too comfortable when we are at a job for years, afraid to make a move. I realize times are different then they were when this happened to me, but, stay strong, be positive, get that resume finished, don't be taken by surprise. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers (((HUGS)))

Hang in there Kathy, finish the resume, send out the applications get ahead of the game. It's tough now, it'll be tougher if you wait.

I used to kill this thread for a day or two when commenting, not so any more! ;)

Thanks you guys! I really to appreciate your support. My resume, for now, remains unfinished. But my eyes and ears are open...I went in to the office today, very sad what it's become. With no providers this week, we spent the day canceling appointments and repeating the same sorry story...over and over again. I do know things happen for a reason and me worrying about it is not going to make it any easier or better. I just don't want to "walk away" and will most likely stay until it closes. Time will tell...sigh.

I'm just taking that last paragraph out of context since I haven't kept up to date on this thread, BUT, that one paragraph makes it sound like you are going to stay on a sinking ship, prepared to drown if need be, metaphorically speaking. Again, I haven't followed the story here, the only reasons I see to stick around until she closes is, A)there are no other comparable jobs available where you live, or B)you're sorta looking forward to unemployment compensation as a break or rest from the rat race.

Onward and upward! Actively look for something better! You deserve better! You wouldn't be "walking away" IF you challenge a new mountain and strive for a new goal, you would be marching to a new job, possibly a new career, a new life. Make it happen if you want it, you can only do it if you try....

I am certainly not saying quit before securing new employment. You know your situation better than anyone, do what's best for you and your situation. Wish ya the best! :)

I did the same thing Kathy, stuck with it to the end only to find chained door. If I had to do it again, I would not change a thing, follow your instinct. Hey ya never know.

It's called compassion. Trust me when I say there are many unfortunate people that depend on us. There is no where else for them to go within a 50 mile radius. I do it for our patients...right now it's not about me. I work very closely with our Psychiatrist...these are the patients I worry about the most. She is not in clinic this week, so I am calling our dental patients that have been waiting a month or more just to get in...to tell them, I'm sorry but we do not have a dentist to see you at this time. I really love what we do, I just hate seeing it struggle. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find providers that will accept state aid as payment for these services? Or a slide fee/reduced rate for those without insurance? I am sad and disheartened, but I am not one to walk away when needed the most. The resume will get done, I am praying that it won't be needed. I have worked non-stop, full time since I was 17 years old, so 41 years, 30 of those years in the medical field, I am not looking for an easy way out...definitely not looking forward to unemployment and having no insurance benefits...where will I go for care? Ironic, right?

Just follow your heart.