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‘Our patients pay nothing:’ Jacksonville clinic offering free health care to working class (Action News Jax)
In an effort to provide health care access to those struggling to make ends meet, a new health care clinic is working to lift the burden off families.
Volunteers in Medicine in Jacksonville is relocating: Here's some things to know. (Florida Times-Union)
After 20 years in downtown Jacksonville, Volunteers in Medicine's main free clinic is moving to a location on Philips Highway, closer to many low-income, uninsured patients.
Volunteers in Medicine marks 20th anniversary
Volunteers in Medicine recently began a yearlong celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Average $22,463 This Year (KFF)
KFF recently released its 24th annual survey of employers, which provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage.
Volunteers in Medicine, The Street Dog Coalition Partner for Pet Health
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) was busier than usual on Saturday, August 13, as the clinic’s downtown parking lot filled with pet owners and their four-legged family members. It was a new partnership for VIM, which hosted The Street Dog Coalition’s veterinary outreach that included free pet exams, vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, microchips and more.
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
Men’s Health Awareness Month, which takes place in June, is an opportunity to shine a light on the fact that men struggle to maintain good health.
Volunteers in Medicine CEO, Jennifer Ryan Named 2022 Women of Influence From the Jacksonville Business Journal
Congratulations to our CEO, Jennifer Ryan, for being named a 2022 Jacksonville Business Journal Woman of Influence.
Over 50 Volunteer and Staff Nurses Honored During Nurses Week May 6-12
Volunteers in Medicine is a nonprofit that is built completely around volunteers. A staff of 12 paid employees supports roughly 200 volunteers who come to Volunteer in Medicine every year to treat the working uninsured for free. Nurses Week takes place every May 6-12th to recognize nurses all over the country!
Volunteers in Medicine Expands Mental Health Services
Volunteers in Medicine plans to expand its mental health services for the working uninsured thanks to a recent multi-year grant from The Jim Moran Foundation. In the wake of the pandemic, several other health crises are emerging. Near the top of the list is untreated mental health illness and the unmet need for mental health services.
Millions of Volunteers Honored During National Volunteer Week
Volunteers in Medicine is a nonprofit that is built completely around volunteers. A staff of 12 paid employees supports roughly 200 volunteers who come to Volunteer in Medicine every year to treat the working uninsured for free. National Volunteer Week, which takes place between April 17 and April 23, is when those volunteers and their contributions are formally acknowledged.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Forrester, FN
Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Forrester, RN
Volunteers in Medicine Encourages Patients to Get Screened for Colon Cancer!
Volunteers in Medicine Encourages Patients to Get Screened for Colon Cancer
Meet our Volunteers
Volunteers are the life blood of Volunteers in Medicine. We currently have over 230 volunteers who give of their time and talents. We are always looking for front desk volunteers, physicians, nurses, vision care, mental health providers and so much more. If you have a passion for the working uninsured this is the place for you.
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Hear from Quinetta, Maurice and Angela- patients at Volunteers in Medicine. “Volunteers in Medicine saved my life” - Quinetta.
Long Time Volunteer, Tocca Chester Recognized as one of First Coast News 12 Who Care
Longtime Volunteer Tocca Chester Recognized by First Coast News as one of 12 Who Care
Volunteers in Medicine Calls Attention to Health Crisis During Diabetes Awareness Month
Volunteers in Medicine Calls Attention to Health Crisis During Diabetes Awareness Month
Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Club Foundation raises more than $95,000 for local charities
The Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Club Foundation announced the recipients of the annual Mineral City Celebration on Monday, July 26.
Website launched to connect Jacksonville's uninsured to health care
JaxCareConnect, a new initiative developed to connect uninsured Jacksonville residents to primary care, has launched a website to build those connections online.
Dr. Howard Rose
They say there are no guarantees in life, but in the case of ophthalmologist Dr. Howard Rose, the patients and staff at Volunteers in Medicine would beg to differ. Each Tuesday morning for more than 12 years, Dr. Rose made the sojourn from his beaches home to Volunteers in Medicine’s downtown clinic.