It has been a more than a year since the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic opened its doors in Powell. Since then, the free clinic — the brainchild of Dr. Nick Morris and his wife, Madelyn — has served many Big Horn Basin residents who don't have the resources for proper medical care. The Morrises have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of their vision, and other doctors, nurses and community members have volunteered countless hours at the clinic. Many Big Horn Basin citizens also have made significant financial contributions. People who previously were forced to forgo medical care — especially preventative care — now have a place that serves their needs, and we're all grateful for that. The clinic also serves as a model for other communities throughout Wyoming. In fact, the Morrises currently are helping organizers in Cody in their mission to open their own free clinic. Today (Thursday) is Citizenship Day — Mayor Scott Mangold, recognizing the clinic's embodiment of citizenship, has declared today “Appreciation Day” for the volunteers of the clinic. Our hats are off to the people whose vision, time and financial support have made the clinic a success. They have helped create and sustain something the community of Powell can be awfully proud of.

It has been a more than a year since the Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic opened its doors in Powell.

Since then, the free clinic — the brainchild of Dr. Nick Morris and his wife, Madelyn — has served many Big Horn Basin residents who don't have the resources for proper medical care.

The Morrises have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of their vision, and other doctors, nurses and community members have volunteered countless hours at the clinic. Many Big Horn Basin citizens also have made significant financial contributions.

People who previously were forced to forgo medical care — especially preventative care — now have a place that serves their needs, and we're all grateful for that.

The clinic also serves as a model for other communities throughout Wyoming. In fact, the Morrises currently are helping organizers in Cody in their mission to open their own free clinic.

Today (Thursday) is Citizenship Day — Mayor Scott Mangold, recognizing the clinic's embodiment of citizenship, has declared today “Appreciation Day” for the volunteers of the clinic.

Our hats are off to the people whose vision, time and financial support have made the clinic a success. They have helped create and sustain something the community of Powell can be awfully proud of.