What does the typical free clinic patient “look like”?
A free clinic patient looks like the person in line with you at the grocery store, or in the pews with you at church. A patient is typically high school educated, perhaps with some college experience, and is often working, but either cant afford, is not offered, or is not eligible for health insurance (the working poor). Sometimes, a person may lack health insurance because they work more than one part-time job when full-time employment with benefits is not available. In terms of ethnicity, patients typically match the makeup of the community. What types of services do free clinics provide? Free clinics provide medical and dental care, as well as prescription medications, for low-income, uninsured and other vulnerable populations in 72+ counties and cities across the State. In some clinics there are specialty services provided, even in some cases mental health care. What is the difference between free clinics and local health departments? Free clinics are not public agencies and are no
