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Volunteers in Medicine

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Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) is a national non-profit organization based in the United States, dedicated to building a network of free primary health care clinics for the medically underserved population, including those without health insurance.

Volunteers in Medicine
Formation1995/10/31
Location
Websitewww.volunteersinmedicine.org

History edit

Volunteers in Medicine was founded in 2001 in North Carolina. VIM was growing at a steady rate until partnering with The Dr Oz Show for an episode, after which the organization experienced rapid growth.[1][2]

In 2021, Volunteers in Medicine announced that it was moving its free clinic program to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC).[3]

Further reading edit

  • Volunteers in Medicine: A Culture of Caring by Kristine Wyer
  • Authentic Patriotism by Stephen Kiernan
  • Circle of Caring: The Story of the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic by Jack B. McConnell, M.D.

References edit

  1. ^ "Houston Free Clinic | The Dr. Oz Show". 2015-09-22. Archived from the original on 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ mike (2021-09-20). "Our History | National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics". Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ nafc1 (2021-07-15). "Volunteers In Medicine America Moves its Program to the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics | The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics". Retrieved 2023-12-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

External links edit

  • Volunteers In Medicine Website
  • VIM Clinic Directory