The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has received a $6,200 grant from the 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 help with their care plan. 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 as they recover from illnesses or injuries,” says Ann Wheelock, Free Clinic Executive Director. “Medications are expensive and many of our patients do not have the means to pay for them out of pocket. We’re so 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.
About the Price Foundation:
The Price Foundation was founded to improve education, health and historic preservation in Clark and Cowlitz County by recognizing unfulfilled needs and funding projects that make a difference.