New Hanover Outreach Clinic in Wilmington, N.C., has officially reopened after being evicted from its previous location, WECT reported July 29.
The clinic, which was previously named St. Mary Health Center Medical and Dental Clinic, was the city’s only surgical dental clinic that provides free services to low-income patients. It previously operated out of a space owned by the Basilica of St. Mary, but the clinic was served an eviction notice in August. A legal battle ensued, leading to the clinic filing a restraining order against the church.
The clinic was able to purchase a building to house its operations after receiving a $695,000 grant from the New Hanover County Community Endowment in December. The clinic reopened July 31.
