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News and Events
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Clinic News
The Lestonnac Free Clinic is proud to announce our recent accomplishments and awards. Please click on the links
below to read more about each news item.
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Clinic Events
The Lestonnac Free Clinic is proud to announce the recent and past events to be held at the clinic. Please click on the
links below to read more about each event.
2008
2007
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Clinic News
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New grant funding received from The Orange County Register, Season of Caring
The Lestonnac Free Clinic would like to announce a recent grant awarded from The Orange County Register,
Season of Caring. The funds will be used toward improving core operating procedures. This annual, holiday-inspired
program directs financial contributions to a select group of local nonprofit agencies serving children, the elderly,
the homeless and the hungry. Register Charities, in collaboration with Orange County Community Foundation, matches
all donations to Season of Caring up to $400,000. The program raised more than $3.6 million since its inception in
1999. We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to The Orange County Register, Season of Caring.
The Lestonnac Free Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization with a clear vision and passion for the future.
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New grant funding received from The California Endowment
The Lestonnac Free Clinic would like to announce a recent grant awarded from The California Endowment. The funds will be used
toward creating a 2008 Disaster Preparedness Program to improve our resources, update our current disaster plan, provide staff
with disaster training and conduct a mock disaster drill in order to increase access and provide services to underserved
individuals in Orange County affected by future disasters. We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to The
California Endowment. The Lestonnac Free Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization with a clear vision and passion for the future.
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New grant funding received from The Pacific Life Foundation
The Lestonnac Free Clinic would like to announce a recent grant awarded from The Pacific Life Foundation. The funds will be
used toward general operating expenses of the clinic to continue to provide health services to low income and underserved
Orange County residents. We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to The Pacific Life Foundation. The Lestonnac
Free Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization with a clear vision and passion for the future.
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New grant funding received from Air-n-Water, Inc.
The Lestonnac Free Clinic would like to announce the recent donation from Air-n-Water, Inc. The funds will be put toward
the core operating expenses of the clinic to continue to provide health services to low income and underserved Orange
County residents. We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Air-n-Water, Inc. The Lestonnac Free Clinic
is a 501(c)(3) organization with a clear vision and passion for the future.
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New grant funding received from The California Wellness Foundation
The Lestonnac Free Clinic would like to announce the recent donation from The California Wellness Foundation. The funds
will be put toward the core operating expenses of the clinic, with the hiring a Program Manager, and to continue to
provide health services to low income and underserved Orange County residents. We would like to extend our gratitude and
appreciation to The California Wellness Foundation. The Lestonnac Free Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization with a clear
vision and passion for the future.
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Lestonnac Clinic highlighted in The Orange County Register
The Lestonnac Free Clinic was recently highlighted in an article reporting on the various services and programs offered
at the clinic. The article was presented in the local Orange County paper and can also be viewed online.
Click here to
read the inspiring article. The Lestonnac Free Clinic is a 501(c)(3) organization with a clear vision and passion for the
future.
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Clinic Events
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2008
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Monthly Diabetes Classes
With half of our patient population suffering from Diabetes, we felt it was imperative to offer a series of education classes
focusing on the prevention and care of this disease. Diabetes education classes are offered at the clinic twice a month on
Tuesdays. Classes discuss the importance of healthy living including diet, exercise and knowing what your blood sugar and
hemoglobin A1c levels should be.
Please contact our clinic for more information on class dates and times. (714) 633-4600.
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Mi Corazon, Mi Vida Education Classes
Because heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, the Lestonnac Free Clinic is determined to educate and
inspire women to begin making positive lifestyle changes to reduce their risk as well as those around them. Our five class
education program, beginning in February and concluding in June, includes speaker presentations, interactive videos and
discussions as well as materials provided by the American Heart Association. In conjunction with our education series, we are
also offering yoga classes and a Walking Club which will commence each month, concluding in December. Our hope is that by
educating women on the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise program we will empower them with the proper tools to
take control of their current health situation and change it for the better.
Please contact our clinic for more information on class dates and times. (714) 633-4600.
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June 7 - Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
The clinic, along with the Ladies Guild, will sponsor our annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday June 7, 2008. Casino
Night will be held at Moreno's Restaurant located at 4328 E. Chapman in Orange, California.
The night includes food, beverages, raffle prizes (with a grand prize of a 42 inch plasma television),
live entertainment and gambling - with all proceeds benefiting the Lestonnac Free Clinic. Tickets are $35 per person and
include 200 casino chips which can be purchased at the door on the night of the event.
Please contact our clinic to learn more about how you can help sponsor a table, donate a prize or volunteer your time.
(714) 633-4600.
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November 17 - Turkey Dinner Baskets
Our annual Turkey dinner basket giveaway was another success this year with more than 150 clinic patients receiving dinner
baskets that included a turkey (or ham), stuffing and all the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The turkeys and
hams were donated by Albertsons and the remaining food was obtained through food drives coordinated by St. Jeanne de Lestonnac
School in Orange. A big thanks to all who donated as well as those who volunteered their time to pass out the baskets.
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December 13 - Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Celebration
Father Baca gave an intimate Mass at the clinic for 30 of our patients and staff to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. We
celebrate this beautiful feast day each year at the clinic with a small mass followed by a potluck dinner. This year, we
were serenaded by Mariachi singers following the mass and into the dinner!
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December 16 - Children's Christmas Party
The annual Children's Christmas party was another successful event. Hundreds of children came out for a day of fun that
included food, arts and crafts, game tables and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Toys for Tots donated hundreds of gifts
that were passed out to the children and the local Boy Scouts group organized the event and made all the food. We appreciate
all the support received from the local community and know the children and their families were equally grateful. This event
truly epitomized the Christmas spirit.
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