Nancy and her husband Mario lost their family members in the earthquake that struck Haiti this year. A diabetes sufferer without medical insurance and no regular care, the anguish of the news sent Nancy's blood sugar spiraling out of control. She was so ill that she was rushed to Homestead Hospital's emergency department where she was admitted for four days before being stable enough to return home.

The hospital staff referred Nancy to Good News Care Center, a free clinic in Florida City, where she was enrolled as a patient for maintenance care. Good News had received a Diabetes Treatment and  Education grant from Health Foundation, through which the clinic was able to provide comprehensive care to Nancy and others in need.  Her blood sugar is now under control.

According to Good News medical director Carlos Meitzner, M.D., " The Health Foundation grant has increased our capacity allowing us to serve an expanding patient base."  For Nancy, the clinic's tratment gave her a sweet
victory over diabetes.