FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MobileMed Mourns the Passing of Honorary Board Member Benjamin Fassberg, Esq. Mr. Fassberg was among the original volunteers of Mobile Medical Care, known as MobileMed. Bethesda, MD, September 11, 2020:-MobileMed mourns the passing of Mr. Benjamin Fassberg, a prominent attorney and active community member in Montgomery County. Mr. Fassberg passed away on August 30, 2020. Mr. Fassberg was among one of the original volunteer leaders of MobileMed and was an instrumental contributor to its formation in 1968. Mr. Fassberg drafted and submitted MobileMed’s Articles of Incorporation, and remained active with the organization over five decades of service. After retiring from the Board of Directors, Mr. Fassberg served as a member of the Honorary Board since 2001. In this role, he continued to provide trusted counsel to the organization. MobileMed’s co-founder George Cohen, MD reflected on Mr. Fassberg’s service and friendship: “Ben was a real mensch…He continued to work hard as a volunteer, with a sense of humor and warm friendship.” He will be missed. About MobileMed: For over 50 years, the mission of Mobile Medical Care, Inc. (MobileMed) has been to improve the health of low-income people in Montgomery County, Maryland who face the greatest barriers to care access. Our core values remain: healthcare access for all; quality services provided with compassion, respect, and cultural sensitivity; and organizational excellence and integrity. MobileMed was recently recognized by HRSA as a Quality Leader in the top 10% of community health centers nationwide. MobileMed’s locations are located throughout Montgomery County including Rockville, Germantown, Gaitherburg, East County, Aspen Hill, and Long Branch; and accessibility through curbside monitoring, deliveries, telehealth and participating in multiple community events and activities. To learn more visit www.mobilemedicalcare.org Media Contact:
Michele Levy, Director of Development and Outreach 301-841-0825 mlevy@mobilemedicalcare.org www.mobilemedicalcare.org ###
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