A public health project of the Islamic Foundation
in partnership with:
Our Mission and Approach
The "Culture of Caring" is the heart and soul of Volunteers in Medicine clinic. It is based on an ethical standard in medicine that was once practiced and should be again. How people are treated during a visit to the clinic is as important as the medical care they receive. Those who come to our clinic are good people in need of help. Surviving on limited resources, they often exhibit great courage simply trying to get through each day.
Our "Culture of Caring" recognizes the strengths of those in need and respects their dignity. We seek to heal not only physical illnesses, but also the injury caused by bias, prejudice and indifference. Policies and procedures for implementing and maintaining the "Culture of Caring" have been established and are a required component of Volunteer in Medicine clinics.
Now every person (aged 18-64) who lives in the Manchester, Winchester, Des Peres, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Wildwood, or Town and Country areas of Saint Louis County has easy access to health care. And the best part is that it was accomplished by using an untapped resource, the volunteers and retired medical professionals.
Our "Culture of Caring" recognizes the strengths of those in need and respects their dignity. We seek to heal not only physical illnesses, but also the injury caused by bias, prejudice and indifference. Policies and procedures for implementing and maintaining the "Culture of Caring" have been established and are a required component of Volunteer in Medicine clinics.
Now every person (aged 18-64) who lives in the Manchester, Winchester, Des Peres, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Wildwood, or Town and Country areas of Saint Louis County has easy access to health care. And the best part is that it was accomplished by using an untapped resource, the volunteers and retired medical professionals.
