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2006 Free Medical Clinic Volunteer of the Year: Fernando Galarza

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.

 

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.
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.
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.

The Free Medical Clinic is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible.

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.