'There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down
and helping to lift someone up.'
----Bernard Meltzer
March 2021 Newsletter
Celebrating 25 years of providing access to care for those who are uninsured.

We are privileged to be of service to so many.

Improving lives is our heart and soul and we thank YOU for being alongside us!
We also celebrate the incredible impact Suzanne Hoban has had on the health of McHenry County residents. She founded the clinic 25 years ago and has persevered through all these years with determination, laser-focus, motivating others, and her great compassion for others. Not to mention her unwavering sense of humor!

It has been her leadership and commitment to access to care that has been the stronghold for the success of the clinic.

Always quick to divert attention and accolades away from herself to rather praise her staff, volunteers, donors and supporters, it is time for us to celebrate her!

If you missed our Zoom celebration we invite to please feel free to send a quick message to Suzanne at her email shoban@hpclinic.org

We would appreciate it (but she will say 'You didn't have to do that!")

Thank you,

--- Suzanne's admiring staff :)

Pedalpalooza is the event
you have been waiting for!
This year is starting out with new adventures for all and it holds true for the clinic as well. We have always held a spring gala to raise funds for our patient care and you have been a generous supporter of that endeavor! We thank you and would like you to know about our ‘new’ new this year. 

It is true that we are hitting the trails this year to be Covid compliant and adhering to social distancing and the like. The event is going to be so much fun, so refreshing and so outdoorsy!!!!! 

Our 1st Annual Pedalpalooza will be held over the weekend of May 22-23 throughout McHenry County utilizing our incredible bike trail system. Pedalpalooza is bring presented by ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL!

Participants will receive a Tshirt, wristband and map upon registering and will be able to bike to different Pedalpalooza locations (restaurants, breweries, shops) along the route. Each location will offer the participating bikers a special discount, offer or raffle of their own choosing. 

Driving business into each small business is our mission while still benefitting the clinic- it’s a win-win! The Pedalpalooza website will also feature an interactive online map as well of each location with hours, website and special offer listed. 

We need you! We need YOU to make this first bike event a huge success! 

For all the exciting details and information please see our event website at www.pedalpalooza4fhpc.org and our Event Coordinator Kristina Nemetz is always available to answer your questions at 779.220.9305 or knemetz@hpclinic.org

Together, we have been providing high quality medical care to uninsured people in McHenry County for 25 years!

At our website you can learn all about the journey that started in 1996. hpclinic.org


How many volunteer physicians were on board our first year (1996)?

In what year did we began to provide care to homeless guests at PADS?

(answers at the bottom)
Wear a mask.
Wash your hands.
Watch your distance.
And always
remember to ....................
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TRIVIA TIME ANSWERS

  1. There were 3 volunteer physicians; Dr. Ed Wilt, Dr. Santo Ruggero and Dr. Allen Castillo
  2. Our nurses began to see patients at PADS in 2017. Each patient receives a physical examination, necessary treatment, and follow up care.
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