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| Press Release from Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 29, 2016
Contact: Sara Nichols
Office: (262) 379-1401 ext. 200
Cell: (203) 521-2411
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Open Arms Free Clinic featured in new documentary
Next week, April 4-10, is Wisconsin Free & Charitable Clinics Week, in recognition of work done by clinics across our state. One such clinic, Open Arms Free Clinic in Elkhorn, is prominently featured in an upcoming documentary about free clinics that will premiere next Tuesday at the state Capitol entitled "The Need Continues" (click here to view a short preview). You're invited to attend this event and/or talk with Sara Nichols, executive director, to learn more about this video as well as the kinds of care that is offered at OAFC.
That care goes far beyond traditional medical care. Thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Better Together Fund through Aurora Health Care received in 2015, behavioral health services have been fully integrated into Open Arms Free Clinic. The clinic works closely with CA Counseling Consultants to oversee the project, with eight providers and two licensed clinical supervisors, three MSW students, one post-grad and two licensed clinicians.
Services begin at patient intake on Wednesday afternoons. To date, more than 130 screens have been completed. If needed, patients are invited to begin counseling or may benefit from referrals to other services. As of late February, 53 patients have received services within the clinic. What's more, the OAFC volunteer team has integrated behavioral health at multiple points of care - nurse triage, doctors, pharmacists and advocates. Taking care of the whole person is helping OAFC complete the mission originally set forth by founding board members.
Please let me know if you're interested in learning more.
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Meet the Board & Tour
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Open House @ the clinic
2016 Board of Directors
Officers
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Chairman, Bob Dillmans, DDS
Vice Chairman, Nicholas, Egert, Atty.
Treasurer, William Clark, RPh
Secretary, Lisa Krolow
Directors
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Colleen Anderson, MD
Joe Bidwill
Robert Fasano, MD
Joan Iversen
Patrick Kenny
Ei
leen Kurinsky
Richard Mueller, RPh
Yolanda Pena
Peg Pollitt
Deb Sitter, RN
Rev. Daniel Sanders, Founder
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Open Arms Free Clinic
Our Mission
To better understand and serve with compassion and understanding the health and wellness needs of the uninsured and low income residents of Walworth County.
Our Background
OAFC is an independent, community-based, nonprofit 501c3 charitable organization created in December 2011 to address those who were in the greatest need for medical care. Our goal is for our patients and their families to have the same primary care and attention with respect and dignity we would want for our families.
Current services
Services are available only for enrolled patients who have met criteria: (1) No health insurance, (2) Household income at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level, and (3) Live or work in Walworth County.
Onsite services include:
- Primary medical & specialty consults
- Dental exams & cleanings
- Counseling
- Vision exams
- Lab, EKG, Ultrasound
- Medication Dispensary
Where:
205 E. Commerce Ct, Elkhorn, WI
Business Hours:
Tues (10-5); Wed (10-7); Thurs (10-7)
Contact:
Phone (262) 379-1401
Fax (262) 379-1095
Website: www.openarmsfreeclinic.org
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Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc. PO Box 678, Elkhorn, WI 53121 |
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