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History of Volunteers In Medicine - West County Clinic

Volunteers in Medicine - West County Clinic was founded by a dedicated group of local physicians, nurses, and community leaders who recognized the growing need for accessible healthcare for uninsured adults in the community. Inspired by the national Volunteers in Medicine movement, the clinic was built on the belief that quality healthcare is a basic human necessity and that compassionate volunteers can make a lasting difference. Since opening its doors, West County Clinic has provided free, high-quality medical care to thousands of underserved patients through the generous service of volunteer healthcare professionals and the support of community donors, restoring dignity, improving health outcomes, and strengthening the well-being of the community.

Vision
Volunteers in Medicine - West County Clinic vision of service stems from the spirit off service, compassion, dignity, peace, mutual understanding, and social justice
We seek to inspire a movement in which we welcome all members of our community to come together, through a shared belief in community service and individual responsibility, to build a healthier society.

Our Mission
Volunteers in Medicine - West County Clinic mission is to promote an integrated approach to health and well-being of uninsured individuals regardless of race, gender, or religion and to build a better society through:
Service: offering free health care, mental health care and dental referrals.
Environment: approaching each patient's health in a holistic and humanistic manner, striving to provide a friendly and welcoming environment.
Education: partnering with our patients and empowering them to become stewards of their health.
Interaction: our diverse group of volunteers find common ground through a shared belief in community responsibility.

Scope of Service
Clinic services charter includes medical and dental care for acute and chronic medical conditions for people who are unable to afford it and meet the eligibility requirements of the clinic.
Volunteers in Medicine - West County Clinic also serves on Sundays so that most working patients would not require to take time off from work.

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