VIM CLINIC SERVICES
At the VIM Clinic, we respect the dignity of all our patients. We provide a model of ethical medical care that seeks to heal physical illness as well as the injury that results from bias, stigma and indifference.
In addition to general medicine, we can offer some specialist care thanks to the support of local practitioners who donate their time at VIM Clinic or accept our patient referrals.
Are you, or do you know a hard-working person who doesn’t earn enough to pay for health insurance, doesn’t have health coverage at work and doesn’t qualify for government health benefits?
There are thousands of uninsured residents in Martin County who need basic medical care. The VIM Clinic fills that gap with medical professionals who donate their time and services so we can provide free primary care to qualified individuals.
The VIM Clinic is staffed by over 90 volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and lay personnel. Our culture of caring is at the heart of what we do. How people are treated here is as important as the medical care they receive. We understand that our patients are good people who need help, are surviving on limited resources, and doing what they can to get through each day.
The VIM Clinic would not be able to meet the growing needs of our less fortunate residents without the generous support of partners such as Martin Memorial Health Systems, Martin County Medical Society, Martin County Health Department, the Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, local businesses and a caring community of individuals.
Featured Topics at VIM
Gala Countdown
We’ve been meeting with folks around town about our Gala 2011 Guerilla campaign. A big shout out to Thondra Lanese, East Stuart Mainstreet Program Manager, Tara Biek and Amber Ducote at Tara Biek Creative and John Loesser at the Lyric Theatre. Volunteer Paula Nicoletti has been amazing as well! Look for [...]
Meet our Patients: Quy Giao
At 51, Quy Giao (pronounced Wee Yao) has long since learned to forge his own path through life. Born in Da Nang, South Vietnam, Mr. Giao was 15 when fled the Viet Cong.
Giao had worked at his family business as a schoolboy and expected that would provide for his economic security through life. But after [...]
“The Kiss:”
We can be silly, but we make a huge difference in our community. The VIM Clinic is a very special place staffed by a wonderful family of volunteers who truly care about making Martin County a better place for all residents. We are a free clinic, so demand for our services is growing. Come join [...]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors:
Since 1995, the VIM Clinic has been providing primary care services to thousands of Martin County residents. Thanks to our community partnerships, we can often help patients access specialized care. If you’re uninsured, make less than $20,000 a year, and don’t quality for government services, maybe we can help.
Caring and Sharing:
We’re a diverse family of volunteers that include students, retirees, lay and medical professionals, and a small, but very experienced staff. At VIM Clinic, you’ll see the same friendly faces year after year. That’s because we’re all about caring, sharing, and helping our community the best we can.
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