The effect of North Carolina free clinics on hospitalizations for ambulatory care sensitive conditions among the uninsured

Table 2 Free clinics operating for at least one year and number of counties served: 2003–2007

Year	Free clinics operating for at least 1 year	Previously un-served counties *	Total NC counties served by a free clinic
2003	46	N/A	50
2004	47	6	56
2005	55	4	60
2006	59	7	67
2007	64	6	73
Total	N/A	23	N/A

*Only medical free clinics are included. A free clinic opening may result in the addition of more than one county being served by a clinic if the clinic serves neighboring counties

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