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SOUTHERN
OREGON
Orthopedics
In November, Our Heart to Your Soles
reached out in a highly practical way. The
mission of this group of doctors, nurses, and
volunteers is to help local working poor and
the homeless population by providing new
shoes, warm socks, plus foot screenings and
flu vaccinations. Homelessness and poverty,
especially at this time of year, make that pop-
ulation group vulnerable to a host of medi-
cal conditions and diseases. The group leader, DECOR & FASHIONS
Dr. Richard Owens, orthopedic surgeon at
Southern Oregon Orthopedics, says, “We are
so excited, as we enter the holidays, to pause,
reflect on our many blessings, and share with
those less fortunate than ourselves. This is our
sixth year serving the Rogue Valley. In 2016,
we provided shoes for almost 180 individu-
als.” Although soles are the target, souls are
also reached.
This is an annual event, so mark it on your
2018 calendar if you would like to donate,
volunteer, or know of someone in need.
www.medfordheartstosoles.com
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