The only full service, full time health facility in Northeastern Pennsylvania offering FREE services to low income working families.

Denim and Diamonds Gala Event

15 Year Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Your presence is requested at VIM's Anniversary Gala Event! We need YOU there to celebrate your continued support whether through donations or volunteering. You have helped our community stay healthy, well and working for 15 years. All services are FREE at VIM. The Clinic is not federally funded and doesn't charge for services. Operations are only possible through philanthropic donations, grants and proceeds from special events.



Join us in a fun filled evening while supporting a worthy cause.

Call 570-970-2864 for additional information, visit www.vimwb.org to rsvp or donate online or stop by the clinic.

Your Support is Making an Impact

Patient Comments

"If VIM wasn't in Wilkes-Barre, I would be really sick with diabetes because I wouldn't be able to afford lab work and medications. Even if I used my food money, it still wouldn't cover the cost of what I need for my chronic disease."

"I love this clinic and the polite, gentle, kind and sweet people who provide me care."

"I got a new job because they provided me with dentures."

"The chiropractor and physical therapy are a big help to me. I have back pain but need to work. I am a single father of two."

"I can't believe that this clinic provides free care. And it is the best care!"

Statistics that Matter

90% of diabetic patients at VIM are controlled compared to 86.8% of diabetes controlled on a national level.

70% of patients at VIM received colon cancer screenings compared to 67.2% on national level.

72% of hypertensive patients at VIM are controlled compared to 51.2% controlled on a national level.

89% of females at VIM over 40 years of age received a mammogram compared to 69.1% on a national level.

Services provided and data collected in the electronic medical record validates the quality comprehensive care provided at VIM for the last 15 years. VIM in Wilkes-Barre has received the national accreditation for 3 years as a Patient Centered Medical Home through the National Committee of Quality Assurance. There are only 13 free clinics out of 1800 in the nation that have received the recognition.

*national statistics were found through data finder-Health, United States (cdc.gov.)

Patient Medical Experience

Stella is a 42 year old Hispanic female who works as a babysitter, presented as a new patient on May 23, 2023. She had not seen a doctor in many years and denied any past medical problems. At the visit she complained of recent trouble catching her breath when walking up steps and feels her heart racing. She also gets lightheaded when she bends over or changes positions. The patient has not been feeling well since earlier in May and states her menstrual cycle occurs twice a month and is extremely heavy. Stella was provided an order for free blood work and instructed to go to the lab as soon as possible. Her place of employment wouldn't allow her to miss any work so she waited until Saturday May 27th (Memorial Day weekend). The lab called Dr. Feudale with a critical hemoglobin of 4.6 (normal is 12-14). She was successful with getting in touch with the patient over the holiday weekend and instructed her to go to the hospital for an emergency blood transfusion.

The patient returned to VIM for a visit in the morning of June 1, 2023 and states that she feels much better and all her symptoms were resolved. Next week, she is scheduled for a women's health exam and additional lab work.

Patient Dental Experience

A 42 year old male who earns $17,000 annually working construction, hadn’t seen a dentist for 5 years, visited VIM for the initial dental appointment presenting thick calculus on his lower anterior teeth. Scaling and root planning was required to remove the thick bridge of calculus. Four very large cavities were also discovered during the exam. The VIM dentist attempted to save all four teeth, however, an abscess occurred in one tooth which caused severe pain. That tooth had to be extracted due to the severe caries that affected the nerve of the tooth. The patient was educated on good oral hygiene and has future visits scheduled for 3 month cleanings. 

The Solution

What would happen to low income uninsured patients with the above health issues without VIM?

• expensive emergency room visits
• receive no care
• succumb to their illness
• develop complications
• possible demise

The solution....Volunteers in Medicine Free Clinic.

Your generosity is making a difference!!!

 Volunteers in Medicine

190 North Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

570-970-2864 phone

570-970-2868 fax

kranieli@vimwb.org

www.vimwb.org