Local leaders and community members gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed Community Medical Clinic in Princeton, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
With standing room only in the new facility, CEO Kecia Fulcher welcomed everyone to the ceremony and invited Brother Israel Brooks, pastor of Northside Baptist Church, to deliver the opening prayer.
Fulcher informed the crowd that when the Community Medical Clinic opened in Princeton 10 years ago, Brock Thomas was the judge-executive, and Kota Young was the mayor. Today, Thomas serves as the mayor, and Young serves as the judge-executive.
Mayor Thomas reminisced about being approached by Fulcher a decade ago and expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the new facility a reality.
click to download audioJudge Young, who served as vice-chair of the Community Medical Clinic board before starting his political career, stated that this facility is the culmination of many years of visionary effort.
click to download audioFulcher expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped turn this vision into a reality, including Planters Bank for the financing and Pinnacle’s staff for constructing the building.
Furthermore, Fulcher shared that the concept for this corporation originated at the Pennyroyal Center in Hopkinsville, where she previously worked.
click to download audioShe also recognized the members of the Board of Directors, the Princeton staff, and the administrative staff.
After Fulcher, a Muhlenberg County resident, shared her family ties to Caldwell County, attendees moved outside for the ribbon-cutting. Following the ceremony, everyone was invited inside the new facility for a tour and light refreshments.
In an interview with WPKY’s News Edge, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Chloe King said that things have been going well since the new facility opened last week.
click to download audioShe also highlighted the services the new facility offers to the community.
click to download audioCommunity Medical Clinic, located at 1022 West Main Street in Princeton, will host a Patient Appreciation Day on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 until 5:00.
Community Medical Clinic also has locations in Hopkinsville and Oak Grove.
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