PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has donated $75,000 to the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington (Free Clinic).
The donation will help fund urgent medical care, medication assistance, immunizations, diabetes and vision care, health screenings, dental urgent and preventative care, and other Free Clinic services for low-income, uninsured people in Clark County.
“By supporting the Free Clinic, we’re also supporting PeaceHealth’s mission to serve the poor and vulnerable in our community, says Sy Johnson, CEO and Chief Mission Officer of PeaceHealth’s Columbia Network. “We can’t do it alone; the Free Clinic is our partner in making a positive difference in the health of our patients and community.”
“PeaceHealth has been a strong supporter and partner of the Free Clinic since we first started in the early 90s,” said Barbe West, Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Executive Director. “This generous donation will help provide quality, compassionate care to thousands of people who have no other access to health care services. We are extremely grateful.”
The gift establishes PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center as the featured Presenting Sponsor of the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Holiday Ball, for the fourth year in a row. The gala fundraiser will be Sat., Dec. 6 at the Vancouver Heathman Lodge. Tickets will be available at www.freeclinics.org later in the year. Call (360) 313-1388 for sponsorship information.
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington (Free Clinic) provides and facilitates access to free, compassionate, quality health care for children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services.
The Free Clinic relies on grants and donations from the local community. Care and services at the Free Clinic are provided by 600 volunteer medical, dental, and administrative professionals. In 2013, there were 11,190 patient visits to our medical and dental programs and 11,195 prescriptions filled at our dispensary - all at no cost to the patient.
For more information about the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, visit www.freeclinics.org.
