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Dr. Marvin Gordon from New Vision Eye Center prepares a patient for cataract surgery. He is one of nearly 45 volunteer physicians who attend to patients of We Care, a network of doctors and health professionals that was established in 1991 to assist the uninsured residents of Indian River County.

Who Cares?

Navigating the healthcare system is challenging enough for individuals with health insurance, but what about those who are uninsured or under insured? Where do they turn for help when they need it?

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Social support is vital when battling cancer. From left to right, these and other members help one another stay positive: Lisa Tarantino, Beth Perconte, Kelly Kraft, Bonnie Gallucci, Mary Jane Luparello, Dawn Milone, Kevin Loftus, Camille Vigrass, Kevin Shepherd, Deborah Piotroski Peterson, Lisa Marie Lawrence, Brenda Marlin, Michele Shepherd and John Kraft. ANTHONY INSWASTY

Thriving with Cancer

Relating to people who understand one’s circumstances and share similar challenges is key when battling cancer.

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Guests tour the new surgical suite during the grand opening of the Indian River State College School of Nursing at the Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie. It is part of the expanded program’s high-fidelity hospital-like simulation center offering students the latest in real-life educational experiences. INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE PHOTOS

Code Blue

The ominous sound of a Code Blue alarm sends student nurses flying to a patient’s bedside in the simulated hospital on Indian River State College’s Port St. Lucie campus.

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