Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, which has served the Middle Tennessee community for over 40 years, announced today a new partnership with a growing network of pharmacies and clinics to provide free prescription medicines to uninsured individuals in Montgomery County.

This network of care is powered by Nashville-based, Dispensary of Hope, a statewide and national network of dispensing sites, sourcing partners and financial partners that assist poor and underserved individuals in getting the medications they need for the short and long-term.

"The rising cost of medication and the current economic challenges have created hardships for many of our patients. The Dispensary of Hope gives us just that - hope for healthy patients, healthy communities," said Dr. Michelle Williams, Medical Director for Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center.

Dispensary of Hope, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center - Clarksville, which is planned to be operating by February 2nd, 2009, will join 14 other dispensing sites across Tennessee. The Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center dispensary will be located at 230 Dover Road.

"No one should be deprived of medications because of an inability to pay for them. The Dispensary of Hope is proud to partner with Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center to compliment the excellent service they already provide to the community," said Scott Cornwell, Managing Director of The Dispensary of Hope.

"To date, we've helped tens of thousands Tennesseans, in 9 counties, get the medications they need to live a healthy life, and we are pleased to initiate our services in Clarksville, Tennessee. It's one way we are chipping away at covering the 1 million uninsured individuals across Tennessee."

There are approximately 17,192 uninsured people currently living in Montgomery County.

"I am pleased to welcome the Dispensary of Hope to our community," said State Representative Joe Pitts of Clarksville, Tennessee. "The Dispensary of Hope will have a tremendous impact on the lives of many and we are fortunate to offer their services to our most needy residents."

For more information about the Dispensary of Hope, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center - Clarksville call 931-920-5000 or visit www.dispensaryofhope.org.

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