Over 30,000 people from our community have received services
from the Doctors' Volunteer Clinic since its opening in 1999.
Many of these patients are children with contagious upper respiratory
infections and fevers for whom medication is necessary and yet
for some unobtainable.
Tony Young
of the National Free Clinic Association
"It is a rare community who demonstrates responsibility
for the improvement of their community's health in such a manner
as The Doctors' Volunteer Clinic of St. George, without seeking
government funding," says Tony Young of the National Free
Clinic Association. "Free Clinics across the nation continue
to have a significant impact on the improved
health of communities and greatly benefit the communities they
serve."
Salvation Army Vouchers provide
the ability for patients to obtain necessary medications,
including antibiotics, blood pressure and diabetes
medication.
Pharmaceuticals are generously
donated by local physicians, pharmacies and manufacturers.
Basic Labs and X-Rays are donated
by Dixie Regional Medical Center.
Dental
Clinic
Dental Screenings
Walk-Ins Only
Tuesdays 1 PM
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes
TLC Classes offer education and information on the importance
of nutrition, diet, and exercise in lowering blood pressure,
cholesterol, and in the management of diabetes.
All community members with chronic disease
are welcome, free of charge.
Learn how appropriate self management
can result in less medication and improved overall health.
Facilitated by licensed substance abuse counselors,
the ABC Program offers substance abuse, outpatient,
rehabilitation services.
Alcohol & Drug evaluations available by appointment
1036 E. Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
435-656-0022
Fax 435-634-8166
DeAnne Staheli, APRN Clinic Director
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our
donors for their financial support during this last year.
The Doctors' Volunteer Clinic is steadily growing, having
had approximately 9,000 patient visits in 2007; over 700 patients
per month. This is a 22% increase over the previous year.
These patients are members of our community who are low income
and without health insurance. Our statistics show that over
half of our patients are employed, trying to make ends meet
for their families.
The extra burden of healthcare costs makes it difficult for
most to let their health be a priority. With the access to
affordable healthcare that the clinic provides, these patients
are now able to seek treatment for their acute illnesses along
with chronic disease problems. It is a thousand times a day
that I am thankful for the community members that make this
clinic possible as I see a child with pneumonia, or strep
throat, or the many other illnesses they come in with, get
treatment and start to feel better, knowing there is a possibility
the parents would not have sought treatment due to the cost.
Thanks to the many volunteers and community donations, the
Doctors' Volunteer Clinic can do its part in making healthcare
a right, not a privilege
I have been a volunteer physician at the Doctors' Volunteer
Clinic for over five years. The experience has been
fulfilling and rewarding. The patients we see need medical
care for themselves and their families and we are able
to provide that service in a time of need. The scope
of our expertise includes acute medical problem intervention,
stabilization and treatment of chronic medical problems,
mental health, women's health, drug and alcohol detoxification,
and dental care.
We have only one full-time paid employee and so the
people with whom you will interact at the clinic are
all volunteering their time and expertise in an effort
to help others and improve our community. You will find
our clinic has a unique atmosphere and feel. All of
the volunteers are here to help you as a patient and
provide the best medical care we can on our limited
budget. We are at the clinic because we want to be here,
not because it is our job and we have to be here.
Many donors, family members, and friends have asked
why I continue to volunteer. I think I speak for all
of us who volunteer when I say that at the end of a
busy day, I have benefited the most by spending time
at the clinic. The feelings of satisfaction and self
worth can only be found by helping ease someone's burdens
with no thought of compensation or reward. I hope if
you find yourself in need of medical assistance and
you qualify financially to be treated in our clinic
you will feel comfortable and safe coming to us for
your medical needs.
I have volunteered in impoverished third world countries
in the past, but I feel strongly that every resident
of our country should have access to medical care. Our
clinic provides that access to medical care that would
otherwise not be available. All physicians provide charitable
care during their careers; however, providing care in
this setting is particularly rewarding and beneficial
to the recipients of that care. I hope more physicians
in our community will avail themselves of the opportunity
to practice medicine in this setting.
OUR
BOARD MEMBERS Coordinating a Community Effort
Paul Doxey, MD
Chairman of the Board
Steve Van Norman, MD
Vice President
John Matthews
Treasurer
Roger Millar
Washington County Medical Alliance
Rod Orton
Representative City Council
John Pike
Dixie Regional Medical Center
Janet Doxey
Washington County Medical Alliance
Russ Galian
Attorney at Law
Berniece Godfrey
Gerry Thamert, LCSW
Gary Lambert, MD
Medical Director - Doctors' Volunteer Clinic
