Dancing in the Moonlight - Harlequin.com

RAEANNE THAYNE
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minor emergency procedures. Just as under Doc
Whitaker, we’re part first-aid station, part triage center
and part family medicine practice.”
“And your free clinic?”
“We started doing it once a month on what is
supposed to be my half day off, to try meeting some of
the medical needs of the underserved populations. It’s
open to anyone without insurance but we especially encourage
agriculture workers and their families. Examinations
are free, and lab work is available at reduced
cost through a foundation we set up here at the clinic.”
“Very philanthropic of you.”
“But shortsighted. We quickly learned we’d underestimated
demand and a monthly clinic just wasn’t
enough. We’re doing it bimonthly now, and even that is
always full.”
“What kinds of patient care do you typically give?”
“A little of everything. Prenatal care, diabetes management,
well-child visits. A wide gamut.”
Carol called down the hall, interrupting him. “It’s
showtime. Three cars just pulled up in the parking lot.
You ready to go?”
“Where’s Jan?”
His nurse popped her head out of the reception area.
“Right here. Sorry, I was late getting back from lunch.
The diner was packed. Let’s rock and roll.”
“Jan, this is Maggie Cruz. She’s going to translate
for us today.”
“Cool. Nice to meet you.”
Tall and rangy, with short-cropped blond hair, Jan
Sunvale was a transplant to Pine Gulch from Boston. She