Patients waiting for "Dr. Harry" at the free clinic on the grounds of St. Monica's Catholic Church in Bardstown. Dr. Harry Spalding started this clinic after seeing a need for health care for those with no insurance.
These patients have an annual income of less than $7,000.00. The clinic is open from 9am-noon on Wednesdays on a first come first served basis "Dr. Harry" Spalding manipulating the neck of Marilyn Shouse who suffered a back injury while at work as a nurses' aide. She has been denied disability and is in chronic pain. Unable to work, she has no health coverage and comes to the clinic. "'Dr. Harry' cares," said Shouse.Hazel Bowman demonstrates the strength of her grip for Dr. Harry. She is 72 and has Parkinson's disease. Her son George Bowman brought her in to see Dr. Harry from Boston, KY 13 miles away. George has been treated by Dr. Harry since he was a child. Dr. Harry thought Hazel's Parkinson's tremor was being properly regulated by the medication. She is stooped and moves very slowly with a walker. She was very quiet during the exam. Dr. Harry referred to Parkinson's as a "horrible disease" after she had left the exam room. He was very concerned about her and his tenderness was evident. Bill Gentry, 75, has known Dr. Harry since he was 7 years old when his family moved to Bardstown. A year younger than Dr. Harry, Bill had some trouble following the conversation and understanding comments and questions. Bill taught Dr. Harry how to play bridge, and they were genuinely pleased to each other. Bill is taking a number of medications and seemed much older than Dr. Harry his caretaker.Unfortunately there is no info with this photo.Unfortunately there is no info with this photo.
