Ventura County Clinics, Care Centers See Rise in Demand

The number of people who use Ventura County Health Care Agency's clinics and urgent care centers increased from 377,453 in fiscal year 2007 to 447,856 in the fiscal year than ended on June 30, according to a report from the agency. The report found that seven of 10 of the patients at the facilities were either uninsured or underinsured.

• "More Jobless, Uninsured Visiting Area Clinics" (Kisken, Ventura County Star, 12/22).