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Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet Partners for Healthy Families
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC), known today throughout the community as the Free Clinic, offers quality primary, diagnostic, and therapeutic care at no cost to patients in need. Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) has been a significant supporter of the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic since its beginnings, providing funding and volunteer hours from clinical staff and contributing free services and leadership through service on WGMC’s board of directors.
What is it?
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC), known today throughout the community as the Free Clinic, offers quality primary, diagnostic, and therapeutic care at no cost to patients in need. Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) has been a significant supporter of the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic since its beginnings, providing funding and volunteer hours from clinical staff and contributing free services and leadership through service on WGMC’s board of directors.
Who is it for?
Uninsured and underinsured Will County residents.
Why do they do it?
Twenty years ago, the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic was born out of a need to address an increasing segment of the population that lacked access to health care.
Impact
In 2011, patients of the clinic received $9.7 million of contributed services. Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center accepted 38 WGMC patients for surgical procedures and related services, valued at more than $3 million. More than 1,500 related services – including radiology, diagnostic testing, and treatments – were also donated. In addition, the Associated Anesthesiologists of Joliet donated services valued at just under $88,000.
Contact: Julie Edwards
Director, Community Health Strategy
Telephone: 708-478-6364
E-mail: julie.edwards@presencehealth.org
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