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available resources to help those who may not otherwise have access to healthcare.” Bright Future While the clinic has just opened, opportunities for VCOM students are still in the planning stages. But, Drs. Pruitt and Arendt hope to see VCOM students in the clinic in the near future. “I anticipate we will have students rotating with us in the very near future, and Dr. Arendt and I both look forward to that opportunity when the time comes.” With a possibility of first and second-year students getting early clinical experience, and third and fourth-year students rotating at the location, ReGenesis Healthcare’s Northside Health Center could be instrumental in encouraging students to grow roots in this area and follow the example of Drs. Pruitt and Arendt in living out the mission where their care is needed most. ■ “This is something we look forward to,” Dr. Pruitt said.

Top left: A view of the former Spartan Mill site in the Northside razed before VCOM was built. Top right: Amanda Pruitt, DO stands in front of VCOM-Carolinas during its construction. Center left: Amy Bruce Arendt, DO, is shown at graduation from VCOM in 2015. Center right: The new clinic is part of the Northside Station redevelopment area. Bottom: The Northside Medical Center building.

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