D'Iberville Free Clinic

FROM THE WEBSITE:

This is only a partial listing - there are many more items which can be used by the Clinic. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

Updated 7/3/10
http://dibervillefreeclinic.sitesvp.com/Items_Needed_by_Clinic.html

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Brief History of the Clinic -

The D'Iberville Free Clinic was started right after Hurricane Katrina. It was first located in a large tent in the parking lot of an abandoned grocery store. After 2-3 weeks it was moved under the overhang of the grocery store - with blue tarps for outside walls. There was no running water and the electricity was furnished by generators. The Clinic remained there for almost 10 months.

The Church group in North Carolina came to the Coast on a mission trip and saw our need. They returned home and raised the money to purchased a double-wide modular home to house the Clinic. The Clinic opened in its new refurbished surroundings on July 5th 2006.

The Clinic serves those who were affected by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. We provide free medical care &/or medications to those in need.

The Clinic is staffed entirely by volunteers - physicans, dentists, nurses, and other personnel. The Clinic operates strictly on donations - money, medications, supplies, equipments, and services. It is not a part any other organization but rather a free-standing organization.

We are dedicated to doing the Lord's work. We are His Hands & Feet for it is in His Name that miracles are performed and prayers are answered.

We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization - Katrina Medical Volunteers Association - dba D'Iberville Free Clinic.

How you can help -

The Clinic can use your help in many areas -

1. Pass the word about the Clinic and our services
2. Donate to the Clinic -
Donations take many forms - money, supplies, OTC medications, services, time, food to feed our volunteers, etc
3. Help Recruit doctors, dentists, nurses
4. Prayers for our Clinic and its volunteers as they travel to and from

Contact us if you would like more information about helping - (228)396-5876

To Request a list of needed items, contact us at (228)396-5876 or Cell # (228)861-2021 or email us at freeclinic@ cableone.net

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SERVICES:

The D'Iberville Free Clinic provides -

. General medical care
. Acute medical care
. Maintenance Medications

Blood pressure, Diabetic medications, Etc.

. Medications for Acute Illnesses

Antibiotics

The D'Iberville Free Clinic does NOT have -

. x-ray facilities
. ability to do mammagrams
. ability to do PAP smears
. casting

The D'Iberville Free Clinc does have access to limited medical lab services.

There is no charge for any of the Clinic's services. But we do request that you leave a donation if at all possible. The Clinic operates strictly on the donations it receives. It does not receive funding from any other organization.

Our Normal Hours of Operations* are as follows:

Monday 9am - 12noon 1:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9am - 12noon 1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 11am Dentist Only
Friday 9am - 12noon 1:30pm - 5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Doctor is on duty** as follows:

Monday 9am - 12noon 1:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12 noon 1:30pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12noon

**Doctor only can see 8-9 patients in morning and 8-9 in afternoon. There are times when all 8-9 patient slots are filled within 5 minutes after opening.

We do NOT take appointments - it is strictly a walk-in clinic. First Come - First Served.

*These hours of operations are subject to change as need arise. Occasionally the Clinic is open on Tuesday and Saturday if there is a doctor available.

Any changes to this schedule will be posted in the Clinic and on the front door with as much advanced notice as possible.

Medication Drop-off & Pick-up:

Medications dropped off for refills will be ready the following week after 1:30PM

For example - Meds dropped off Monday will be ready the following Monday (7 days later)

All antibiotics will be filled the same day - if at all possible.

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OLD NOTES:

05/2007
*Dentist available on Thursdays for 2 hours. Emergencies only. Dentist will only pull teeth.
*Right now doctor available M, W, F but in June may be available 5 days a week.

12/2007
* Fee: None but donations would be appreciated
* Services are dependent upon available volunteers.
* Has a dental room but dental services are dependent upon available volunteers