VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 1, 2017 -Â The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has received a $6,000 grant from the Honorable Frank L. & Arlene Price Foundation. The grant will supply medications to help the Free Clinic's volunteers care for low-income uninsured and underinsured patients.
Medications are an essential part of treatment for most Free Clinic medical and dental patients. They need antibiotics, insulin and other medicines to regain their health. Since 2009, the Free Clinic's on-site dispensary has filled 8,000-10,000 prescriptions annually at no cost to patients.
"This gift will make a real difference in the lives of our patients," says Free Clinic Executive Director Barbe West. "With the medicines they need to recover from illnesses or injuries, they can return to their jobs or resume their studies in school. We're grateful to the Price Foundation for their caring support."
About the Free Clinic:
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provides free, compassionate, quality health care to children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services. The Free Clinic offers medical, dental, vision and specialty care services from more than 500 volunteer professionals. The Free Clinic is funded by the local community, and all donations stay in Southwest Washington. For more information about the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, visit our website: freeclinics.org.
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Awarded $6,000 Grant by Price Foundation CS
August 1, 2017
