There are some special people in this world that embody the term "Good Samaritan."
And this is certainly true of one doctor from Arkansas, who has made the incredible decision to pay off his patients' medical debts. read on to find out more about this miraculous story...
One man has accomplished a miracle.
He's made an incredibly charitable decision...
It's all about healthcare...
Alongside the stresses ill health can have on a person, there's another reason illness can be bad news for US citizens.The costs ensued...
It's shocking in a developed society that falling ill can lead people into masses of debt - but here we are!And it IS a problem.
Millions don't even have health care...
And in a pandemic, that can be truly dangerous for every citizen.Good health insurance saves lives...
Following a bout of ill health, many Americans find themselves in huge amounts of debt.
And cancer is one of the most expensive diseases to get...
Oncologist Dr. Omar Atiq closed his cancer clinic in Pine Bluff, Arkansas at the end of last year...
When he closed down his clinic, he decided to write off the $650,000 worth of outstanding bills.
"Arkansas Cancer Clinic is closing its practice after over 29 years of dedicated service to the community. The clinic has decided to forego all balances owed to the clinic by its patients."
"You add to it the absolute devastation that the pandemic has wrought, and you think thank God that we're fairly comfortable and this was something we could at least do to help the community."
Working on a sweet story tonight. Around 200 cancer patients in Pine Bluff got this holiday card a few days ago—… https://t.co/gPee9LYPIn— Hunter Hoagland (@Hunter Hoagland)1609367901.0