Free clinic

A free clinic is a medical facility offering community healthcare on a free or low-cost basis. Care is generally provided to persons who have lower or limited income and no health insurance. Almost all free clinics provide care for acute, non-emergent conditions. Many also provide a full range of primary care (including preventive care) and care for chronic conditions. Volunteer health care professionals provide most of the staffing for free clinics, which are independent, non-profit entities with Boards of Directors comprised of local representatives that provide oversight and direction.

Related Topics:
Medical facility - Healthcare - Health insurance

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Free clinics receive little or no federal government funding and rely mostly on support from private donors, foundations, United Way and local governments.

Related Topics:
Federal government - Funding - United Way - Local government

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