Documentary Screening: Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story

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Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic Hosts Screening and Panel Discussion Featuring National Healthcare Experts Sequim, WA – The Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic, Sequim’s Free Clinic, is pleased to announce a screening of the powerful documentary “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” at Olympic Theatre Arts on Saturday, November 9th at 1:00 PM and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 PM. This special event includes a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in an in-depth panel discussion following each screening. The documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of Stan Brock, founder of Remote Area Medical (RAM), as he sacrifices everything to deliver free healthcare to underserved populations. Brock’s mission resonates with the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic’s own goal of bridging the healthcare gap for vulnerable individuals in our community. Panel Discussion with Healthcare Leaders Following each screening, attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion that will explore the current state of healthcare access in the United States and its impact on local communities. The panel will feature: • Paul Michael Angell, Director of “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” • Christine Lindquist, MPH, Executive Director of the Washington Healthcare Access Alliance • Nicole Lamoureux, President and CEO of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics These distinguished guests bring a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges and innovations in healthcare access, both nationally and within Washington State. Audience members will have the chance to engage directly with the panelists, ask questions, and discuss meaningful solutions to healthcare disparities. Event Details • What: Screening of “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” followed by a panel discussion • When: o Saturday, November 9th at 1:00 PM o Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 PM • Where: Olympic Theatre Arts, 414 N. Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA • Admission: Suggested donation at the door. Proceeds benefit the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic. “We are thrilled to bring this film and this important conversation to the community,” said Sara Nicholls, Executive Director of the Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic. “The film highlights the life of a visionary leader whose mission reflects our clinic’s commitment to providing compassionate, quality healthcare to those who otherwise have no access.” The Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering free healthcare to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the Sequim area. With the support of volunteer healthcare professionals and community donations, the clinic offers vital services to individuals in need. For more information, please visit https://www.sequimfreeclinic.org/post/watch-learn-make-a-difference or contact Sara Nicholls at 360-582-2976 office 509-998-4922 cell or execdir@dvhwc.org.

About Olympic Theatre Arts: Located in the heart of Sequim, Olympic Theatre Arts is a community-centered venue that hosts a range of cultural and artistic events. The theatre has been a longstanding supporter of community engagement and learning through the arts, providing an ideal setting for impactful events like the screening of “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story.” About the Film “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” follows British-born Amazonian cowboy Stan Brock, who left a successful career in television to establish Remote Area Medical (RAM) and bring essential healthcare services to people in need. The film delves into Brock’s journey, the rise of volunteer-driven healthcare, and the paradox of field hospitals in one of the world’s wealthiest countries. Join us in experiencing this powerful story and engaging in a critical conversation about the future of healthcare access in America!