Helping Other, Changing Lives

Medical Clinic

We are initially serving residents and former residents of the Durham Rescue Mission and Good Samaritan Inn who lack a stable source of primary medical care or adequate health insurance, supplementing the holistic care already provided at the Durham Rescue Mission.
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Dental Clinic

Dental care will now be provided free of charge to residents several days per week by volunteer dentists and staff. Currently two full dental exam rooms, plus x-ray and full laboratory services are available.
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LATEST NEWS - Monday, August 30, 2010


*08/30/10
Welcome to our new Staff Physician, Dr. Jessie Stewart.

*A recent SHC survey found that 100% of patients reported providers listening and responding to their concerns satisfactorily at their last visit.  Patients also expressed appreciation for staff and volunteers' friendliness and confidentiality.  Thanks to volunteer Megan Clarke for gathering and analyzing data that we can use to improve our services!

* Our fall launch event for medical and dental volunteers will be Thursday, September 9--if you are thinking of volunteering this year, please join us for dinner and clinic updates!  Click HERE to RSVP.

* Malpractice slot coverage now available for MD's, NP's, & PA's. Contact us for more information about volunteering with this coverage.

* 07/30/10 Welcome to our new Operations Manager, Elizabeth Brill.

* 07/01/10 Welcome to our new Medical Director, Dr. Mack Bonner.

* Biogen Idec Foundation provides substantial grant for diabetes care and treatment.

* New Hope Church of Durham partners with us in donating to over 50 specific patient needs. Thanks New Hope Church!

* SRA International donates over $15,000 of equipment to the clinic: new Medline leather exam tables, Dynamap hospital-grade blood pressure monitors, portable otoscopes, etc. Thank you SRA!

* Membership in the North Carolina Association of Free Clinics achieved (NCAFC)

 

Saturday Clinic Now Open! - Monday, May 17, 2010

We are now also seeing patients twice a month on Saturdays.  This is a great complement to the Thursday clinic, and we are able to follow up on labs that were sent out that week.

 

 
 
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Wish List
Want to donate Meds? - Monday, August 30, 2010

Most Needed Donations

Diabetes medicines and meters

Allergy medication (generic Claritin or Zyrtec)

Vitamins (adult or pre-natal)

Wrist braces

Children's band-aids

Iron pills

Tums

Monistat cream

Saline nasal spray

Fiber supplements (Miralax, Citrucel, Metamucil, or Fibercon)

Prilosec

Skin treatments (Eucerin, Hydrocortisone, Aveeno, Cetaphil, etc.)

TED Hose/Compression stockings

Cold and cough medicine - adult and child

Hemorrhoid cream

Anti-fungal creams

Children's books


Call us at (919) 688-9641 x 5040 for more details!

 

Samaritan Health Center, Durham NC