Last Saturday, the San Diego Natural History Museum was the location for what was truly an evening of eloquence, substance and information, as all aspects of the San Diego community gathered to honor Dr.Suzanne Affalo, M.D. and her 25 years of service to the people of San Diego. The evening was really all about the efforts of Dr. Affalo to expand and maintain her efforts to provide health care to those in greatest need and least able to afford it.
The evening started with an eloquent Black Tie reception with 99 percent of the guests appropriately dressed. Next, there was a premiere screening of a 25 minute documentary on the work of Dr. Affalo’s monthly Health Fair at the Jackie Robinson YMCA and the daily operations of her IWC Clinic located in Spring Valley.
Although she retired from Kaiser after 20 years of service, her work never stopped. Many of her patients followed her and are still with her today. The documentary was a heart touching presentation of her commitment to expand access to preventive care and strengthen community health care in San Diego.
During dinner, there were praises and appreciations from members of all aspects of the community. There were also some awards of recognition given to a few who have done so much to help Dr. Affalo with what she identifies as a ”calling” on her life.
One could only leave this even with an attitude of “what can I do to help?” Well done, Dr. Suzanne Affalo.
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