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Fernando has provided volunteer interpreting
services to the clinic for the past four years. As our
non-English speaking patient population continues to grow,
his services become more valuable everyday. Fernando
volunteers frequently, at least two acute care clinics
a month and always comes to the FMC eager to serve his
community.
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A FREE MEDICAL CLINIC is a private, nonprofit, community-based
or faith-based organization that provides compassionate, quality
health care at little or no charge to low-income, uninsured and
underinsured people through heavy use of volunteer health professionals
and partnerships with other health organizations.
OUR MISSION is to provide the gift of health to those in need.
The Free Medical Clinic is dedicated to the belief that everyone
should have access to health care services.
OUR GOAL is to provide primary medical, nursing, dental and pharmacy
services, as well as health education to those who do not have
health insurance or resources to secure their own care.
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The Free Medical Clinic began offering services
in October 23, 1986 from the basement of the First Presbyterian
Church. On our first night of operation we helped 14 patients.
Now we average 45 at each evening clinic. |
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We have a licensed on-site pharmacy that dispenses
an average of 600 to 800 prescriptions per week. Many of the
medicines are provided to us free by pharmaceutical representatives,
physician offices, and through special programs provided by
pharmaceutical companies. |
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Funding to support the clinic comes from the
community- businesses, churches, civic groups, individuals,
fundraising events, and donations from our patients. Valley
Health Systems is a major partner with the FMC and provides
both cash and in-kind resources to the clinic. |
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The Free Medical Clinic is a 501 (c) (3)
organization. Contributions are tax deductible. |
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Volunteers are what make it possible! Over 275
volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy
assistants, dental assistants, eligibility interviewers, and
many others donate their time and talents to the Free Medical
Clinic. |
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