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Letter From the Director
Dear Clinic Family,
What an amazing year it has been! We have served over 8,000 people and trained over 100 high school students and 30 college students this year. Over 50 of our high school interns are ready to be medical assistants certified by the state of California when they turn 18.
It has been 20 years since the two year Teen Healthcare Internship and Training Program started and we are sending out an alumni survey to our many program graduates to learn what they are doing and how the clinic impacted their lives. We will have a report of our compiled alumni feedback in 2019.
We were honored to be selected to provide three presentations at national conferences this year. We were asked to share our best practices and patient health outcomes, making it possible for others to replicate our successful model.
We provided cataract surgeries to 18 people who could not afford them and 409 dental services including cleanings and x-rays with treatment at a local dental office. Our mental health services continue to grow with over 924 people served, and more doctors are volunteering and helping our patients have early access to health care.
Our high school students were also actively involved in education equity and health equity efforts to make sure everyone has a chance to succeed and be healthy.
While many great things are happening at WFC, we always need more help. For those who are ongoing supporters, we appreciate your assistance. For those who are new, here are some ways you can help:
• Recruit volunteer medical, dental, and vision professionals to help at WFC
• Recruit medical, dental, and vision partners for referrals to their offices for more complex cases
• Assist with linking us to local medical, dental, and vision businesses that can donate healthcare items and services to WFC
• DONATE or find donors to continue the important services WFC provides to the community, and support the two year Teen Healthcare Training Program
All of this can happen by linking people you know to our website at www.westminsterclinic.org.
This support helps many low-income families in our community who are struggling with their health. It also helps many high school and college students have a meaningful place to serve their community and train for careers in healthcare.
We are all making an important difference together and we thank you!
Sincerely,
Lisa Safaeinili, MPH
Executive Director
Newsletter Fall 2016
Letter From the Director
Dear Donors, Volunteers & Community Partners,
Charlyn and I just returned from the National Free & Charitable Clinic Symposium in Orlando, Florida where we were asked to speak about our successful patient outcomes this year. It has been a great year of growth and innovation in addressing emerging needs, improving patients’ wellbeing, and assisting WFC high school interns, of all economic levels, reach their dream of college admission.
Below are some of the highlights. Please visit our website at www.westminsterclinic.org to see
photos, videos and details of all we have been doing thanks to your ongoing support and belief in what we do at Westminster Free Clinic & Community Care Center. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get weekly updates.
1) Over 8000 people received free healthcare services. We also provided over 100 families with free fruits and veggies on a weekly basis. Donated clothes, 500 back packs with school supplies, and other non-medical services were also provided to support the economic and socio-emotional health of our patient families.
2) Our SALUD interns have started a Healthy Hearts Kids Club! It is a big success and includes evaluation to ensure that children 2-10 have fun and learn heart healthy messages. Now, both the parents and their children are learning through the Corazones Sanos (Healthy Hearts) program. In 2017, we plan to add homework assistance to support the children’s academic needs.
3) Other areas of growth this year include expanding services in vision and dental care, two significant unmet needs in our community. Our ophthalmology services now include cataract screening and surgery, as well as glaucoma screening and medication, to help our older patients. These new services complement our existing free glasses, eye exams and diabetic retinopathy screenings
provided by community partners. Dental services this year expanded to offer 187 of
our patients access to fillings, cleanings, root canals for abscesses, and dentures,
thanks to a partnership with CDA Cares. Seven local dentists provided free dental
assessments. Our dental services continue to expand and we are currently seeking
more volunteer dental professionals and funding.
Inside this issue you will see more of what your money, time, and talent make possible.
Come by Westminster Clinic any time to be inspired and see the difference you make! You can also follow us on Twitter (@WestminsterCCC), Instagram (westminsterclinic), Facebook and LinkedIn (Westminster Free Clinic).
Most Appreciatively,
Lisa Safaeinili, MPH
Executive Director
Newsletter Fall 2016
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