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MURRAY -- A nurse in Murray went beyond her job duties to help people whose ability to pay for health care is limited.
Gina Clay's son, Ryan, nominated her for a High 5 for helping to develop a pilot program to give low-income individuals access to cancer screenings at various Intermountain Health clinics in the Salt Lake Valley.
"We do prostate screening, cervical screening, breast cancer screening and colorectal screening," Gina explained.
I think we always need to be looking outside and trying to do a little bit extra for those around us.
–Gina Clay
All of those screenings are free. In many cases, they are life-saving tests that detect signs of cancer in people who otherwise would not get a checkup.
Ryan said, "She has definitely put forth the time to make this happen."
Gina thinks the program is a success because of help from the community. Several organizations provide the means to set up make-shift exam rooms and literally take these services straight to the people.
"I feel like I'm making a difference to somebody along the way. I called somebody and they just said, ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you,' and I thought, wow," she said.
Gina believes everyone has unique skills that set them apart and allow them to go above and beyond.
"Yes we have a job, and we are doing our job. But I think we always need to be looking outside and trying to do a little bit extra for those around us," Gina explained.
As part of the High 5 Gina received a gift basket from Les Schwab which includes a $100 gift certificate for services at one of its stores.
If you know someone who deserves a High 5, click here to nominate them.
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