is a family of partnerships that provide medical services to our neighbors in need. Staffed by volunteers, including physicians and nurses, the free clinic is available to those who live or work in Dare, have no health insurance and meet a certain set of financial criteria. It provides nonemergency care, prescription assistance, specialty care referrals and health education.
A Community Health Assessment conducted by the Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks found that 20 - 25% of our citizens have no or inadequate health insurance. The cyclic nature of our economy and the types of employment available create a significant population of working poor.
The clinic was featured in the Virgnia Pilot last November. For more information, contact the Clinic Director Linda Saturno or call 252-261-3041.
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