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Desert Senita Honors Dr. Parkin’s Legacy and commitment to accessible healthcare in Stanfield

In 1998, Dr. James Ligouri, in partnership with the Pinal County Health Department, opened the Stanfield Clinic to bring medical care to a community that needed it most. Among the first to volunteer was Dr. Parkin, a physician deeply committed to ensuring everyone had access to care.

When the Health Department lost funding in 2008 and the clinic was forced to close, Dr. Parkin could not ignore the need he had witnessed firsthand. Determined to keep care accessible in Stanfield, he helped reopen the clinic through local partnerships and continued serving patients for another decade.

A Community of Care: Desert Senita Featured on Empowered with Meg Ryan

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Discover how Desert Senita, a Federally Qualified Health Center in rural Arizona, is transforming lives by providing comprehensive, integrated healthcare that addresses both physical and mental well-being, regardless of ability to pay.

Empowered with Meg Ryan will feature Desert Senita in an upcoming segment. This segment will explore how Desert Senita is breaking down barriers to healthcare access in remote communities. The segment will highlight the organization’s commitment to providing a full spectrum of services, from primary care and mental health treatment to dental care and social work. It emphasizes the importance of treating the whole person, fostering a sense of community, and empowering individuals to take control of their health. This segment will be distributed to Public Television stations nationwide.