Current List of Donations Needed
Current List of Volunteer Opportunities
| Free Clinic Beacon House |
| St. Petersburg Free Clinic 863 3rd Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone 727.821.1200 Fax 727.821.9263 |
| HEALTH CENTER |
Free Clinic Health Center functions as an urgent care clinic for adults aged
18-64 without private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and who do not qualify
by low income for county health care. Professional doctors and nurses
volunteer their time and services to see patients whose medical needs meet
qualifying criteria.
Patients who see Health Center doctors and/or the Nurse Practitioner are
assisted with medications for the short term at little or no cost.
On a long term basis, patients who qualify are assisted with obtaining
medications through the pharmaceutical drug assistance programs (DAP).
Other services provided are: health screenings, physical therapy, a limited
number of work physicals, diabetic classes and support groups,
over-the-counter medicines, medical equipment (such as crutches,
wheelchairs), other support groups, and referral information.
18-64 without private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and who do not qualify
by low income for county health care. Professional doctors and nurses
volunteer their time and services to see patients whose medical needs meet
qualifying criteria.
Patients who see Health Center doctors and/or the Nurse Practitioner are
assisted with medications for the short term at little or no cost.
On a long term basis, patients who qualify are assisted with obtaining
medications through the pharmaceutical drug assistance programs (DAP).
Other services provided are: health screenings, physical therapy, a limited
number of work physicals, diabetic classes and support groups,
over-the-counter medicines, medical equipment (such as crutches,
wheelchairs), other support groups, and referral information.
Free Clinic Health Center
863 3rd Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
SEE MAP
727.327.0333
727.321.6412 FAX
Ronda Russick
Director of Health Center
rondaspfc@yahoo.com
863 3rd Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
SEE MAP
727.327.0333
727.321.6412 FAX
Ronda Russick
Director of Health Center
rondaspfc@yahoo.com
- Financial contributions to offset the annual
cost of medications - Over-the-counter medicines (pain relievers,
laxatives, multi-vitamins, antacids,
antihistamines) - Insulin syringes (.3cc, .5cc, 1cc)
- Bandages of all sizes and cloth tape
- Alcohol swabs (individually wrapped)
- Tongue depressors
- Case of bathroom-size pump, anti-bacterial
liquid soap - Copy Paper
- 55-gallon garbage bags
- Bottled water
- Spray window cleaner
- Paper towels
- Toilet Paper
- Unexpired diabetic test strips
Intake
Greet patients, schedule patients, answer phones,
retrieve patient charts.
Time requirement: Blocks of 3 hours or more.
Volunteer Doctors and Nurses (RN's, LPN's)
Licensed doctors and nurses are needed to offer
clinic help to patients who do not have access to
health care elsewhere. Doctors may offer primary
care general assistance or may concentrate in their
specialty.
Time requirement: Blocks of 2 hours or more. May
work once a week, once a month, or as schedule
permits.
*Retired doctors may receive sovereign immunity
through the Health Department to volunteer at the
Free Clinic.
Health Education Assistant
Assists Health Educator with registration, collection
of donations and distribution of supplies during
classes and support groups.
Time requirement: 2 hours per week
Clerical Support for Clinic Management
Computer input (Word, Excel), phoning, faxing, etc.
Time requirement: Blocks of 2 hours or more 1 day
per week
Greet patients, schedule patients, answer phones,
retrieve patient charts.
Time requirement: Blocks of 3 hours or more.
Volunteer Doctors and Nurses (RN's, LPN's)
Licensed doctors and nurses are needed to offer
clinic help to patients who do not have access to
health care elsewhere. Doctors may offer primary
care general assistance or may concentrate in their
specialty.
Time requirement: Blocks of 2 hours or more. May
work once a week, once a month, or as schedule
permits.
*Retired doctors may receive sovereign immunity
through the Health Department to volunteer at the
Free Clinic.
Health Education Assistant
Assists Health Educator with registration, collection
of donations and distribution of supplies during
classes and support groups.
Time requirement: 2 hours per week
Clerical Support for Clinic Management
Computer input (Word, Excel), phoning, faxing, etc.
Time requirement: Blocks of 2 hours or more 1 day
per week
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Visit Steps to a Healthier Florida for more information about health classes, wellness news and events in Pinellas County. |
| We also partner with the Suncoast Health Council, part of The Health Councils Inc. Please visit www.healthcouncils.org to get health care data, information on health care issues and their services. |
| NOTICE: DIABETIC CLASSES AGAIN OFFERED AT THE ST PETERSBURG FREE CLINIC: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Monday, July 7, 2008 Monday, July 14, 2008 Monday, July 21, 2008 Monday, July 28, 2008 |
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