PRESS RELEASE

Plainfield Health Center Hosts Sixth Annual Gala
"A Night in Camelot" to Raise Money for Asthma and Medical Care for Seniors

For Immediate Release: Monday, April 29, 2002-PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY- The Plainfield Health Center, one of thirteen 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 and Silent Auction to be held on May 11th at the New Brunswick Hilton.

This year's event honors the Schering Plough Foundation for outstanding contributions in support of asthma prevention programs, specifically, Plainfield Health Center's Asthma Collaborative initiative, aimed at improving the health status of children with asthma. Also being honored are Audrey Snyder of the Snyder Foundation, and Dr. Garrett Keating, Chairman of the Board of the Muhlenberg Foundation Board of Governors for their support of the Plainfield Health Center and its initiatives in the area of medical care for the community's senior population. The Plainfield Health Center also honors an exemplary community citizen, Geraldine Boone for her tireless support of children in the community and the mission of PHC. This year's event is being sponsored by Schering Plough, Ethicon, Aventis, The Badelamenti Family, The Brinton Family, Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison, United Trust, Bartlett Associates, PSE&G, Panasonic, AmeriChoice, Solaris Health System, Muhlenberg Foundation, and Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center. Proceeds from this year's Gala will benefit PHC's asthma program and medical services to seniors through PHC's adult medicine practice.

"We are so excited about this year's Gala aimed at benefiting PHC's asthma program and helping senior patients receive primary care," said Paulette Hussey, Gala Chair. "Beyond the event's success as a fundraiser, it is a guaranteed fabulous evening. We have chosen a medieval theme with many surprises in store for attendees."

For ticket information, to make a contribution to this year's Gala, or to acknowledge the honorees, please 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 17,000 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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