Alert Top Story Open Arms Clinic delivers ‘exchange of goodness’ By Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth Aug 27, 2025 Aug 27, 2025 Sara Nichols serves as the Executive Director of Open Arms Free Clinic. Submitted photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Stephanie Klett and Bill Barth There’s a recurring theme at Open Arms Free Clinic. Those who sign up to help others get back more than they give.kAm%96 D6?E:>6?E H2D 962C5 7C@> A6CD@? 27E6C A6CD@? C646?E=J H96? 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