• Who is eligible? Anyone who is 19 years of age or older is eligible to be seen on a first-come first-served basis. The clinic is for the uninsured, underinsured, or anyone who can’t afford to see a dentist. You do not have to be resident of Allegany County, MD.
• What services are provided? In order to see the greatest number of people, patients will receive no more than 2 services based on their most pressing dental needs. The following services will be offered: exams, cleanings, debridements, x-rays, extractions, fillings, core build-ups, and front teeth root canals. A limited number of dentures will be adjusted or relined. Note that the term “one service” does not ...

Spicy Pumpkin-Carrot Soup

½ Tbs. canola or vegetable oil

6-8 carrots, chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp. salt

¼  tsp. pepper

2 cups vegetable stock

1 cup canned pumpkin

2 tsp. curry powder (more or less to taste)

½ tsp. ground cayenne (more or less to taste)

½  tsp. ground cinnamon

1 cup soy milk

1) Heat the oil over medium heat in a large soup pot with a lid; add the carrots and onion and cook for about 5 minutes; add the garlic, salt, pepper, vegetable stock, pumpkin and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are very tender.

2) Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree. Add the soy milk ...