PRESS RELEASE

Plainfield Health Center Hosts Fifth Annual Gala
"Evening in Paradise" to Raise Money for Primary Health Care

For Immediate Release: April 23, 2001-PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY- The Plainfield Health Center, one of twelve Federally Qualified Health Centers in New Jersey, dedicated to providing cost effective primary health care services for the residents of Plainfield and surrounding communities, announced today the upcoming PHC Gala to be held on May 5th at the New Brunswick Hilton.

This year's event honors Donald Bowers, Director of Public Affairs, for his outstanding contribution to healthcare in general, and the Plainfield Health Center, in specific. Also being honored is John Kopicki, Executive Vice President of the Solaris Health System, for his tireless dedication to the Center and to the PHC Board. He was instrumental in championing the alliance between PHC and Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, which in turn, has benefited the citizens of Plainfield. This year's event is being sponsored by Ethicon, Solaris Health System, Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison, The Badelamenti Family, Bristol-Myers Squibb, The Briton Family, Johnson and Johnson Somerset County Companies, United Trust, Muhlenberg Foundation, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, Physicians Health Services, Bartlett Associates, Johnson and Johnson Family of Companies and PSE&G. Proceeds from this year's Gala will benefit core primary health care programs at the center.

"We are so excited about this year's Gala aimed at helping to raise funding for the School Based Health Center", said Paulette Hussey, Gala Co-Chair. "Beyond the event's success as a fundraiser, it is a guaranteed fabulous evening. We have chosen a tropical theme with many surprises in store for attendees."

For ticket information or to make a contribution to this year's Gala, contact the Development Office on 753-6401, extension 152.

About The Plainfield Health Center

The Plainfield Health Center, incorporated as the Plainfield Neighborhood Health Services Corporation, was born in 1969 under the auspices of the 1960's Model Cities Neighborhood Program. Led by a dedicated group of community activists, the Center was initially created to provide accessible health care to the residents of the West End of Plainfield.

Since then, the Center has grown, added more services, increased the number of specialties of professional health staff, and expanded its reach to the entire City of Plainfield and neighboring communities. Today, the Plainfield Health Center serves more than 16,000 patients annually. Its total care program provides adult medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, school based services, dentistry and ancillary support services.

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