Midlothian health clinic moving to Wick Avenue church

YOUNGSTOWN

The closing of Bethlehem Lutheran Church impacted the small congregation and Midlothian Free Health Clinic Inc.

The clinic, housed at the church, began as a community outreach project led by the late Miriam Whetsome and former Pastor Robert Johnson of Bethlehem Lutheran and Carol Beard of Christ Lutheran Church in Struthers. It opened in March 2008.

The clinic’s future was uncertain for a time, said Maureen Cronin, executive director of the clinic, and Jim Benedict, president of the board. The two said other locations were explored and negotiations have yielded success. The health clinic will relocate to First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave. It is expected to reopen in February.

Read more about the new site and what the clinic offers in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.