Beach Health Clinic is a volunteer staffed, private,
non-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
clinic
A clinic (or outpatient clinic or ambulatory care clinic) is a health facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients. Clinics can be privately operated or publicly managed and funded. They typically cover the primary care needs ...
established in 1986
by a group of concerned physicians. The mission of the clinic is to provide basic medical services and prescription assistance to the uninsured,
working poor families of
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is an independent city located on the southeastern coast of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. The population was 459,470 at the 2020 census. Although mostly suburban in character, it is the most populous city ...
.
Volunteer staff
Beach Health Clinic is staffed by doctors,
nurse practitioners, nurses, medical technicians and lay people who generously volunteer their time and talents to provide basic medical care to the uninsured working poor families of Virginia Beach. The availability of services may vary depending on the resources available.
Funding
Funding for Beach Health Clinic comes from individual donations,
United Way designations and grants. Because more than 200 doctors, nurses and lay people donate their time and some donate samples and supplies, the clinic is able to provide $9 in free medical care and prescription medications for every $1 spent. Last year the clinic provided more than $3.45 million in free care to 11,000 sick children and adults
Eligibility
To be considered or remain a patient at the Beach Health Clinic, a person must be able to document residency and proof of household income.
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Beach Health Clinic
Clinics in Virginia
Buildings and structures in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Medical and health organizations based in Virginia