ArticleNorth Carolina medical journal2025
Free Clinics in the United States: Challenges, Models, and a Sustainable Alternative Approach.
Article in North Carolina medical journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Free clinics play a critical role in bridging health care gaps for the uninsured and underserved populations in the United States. Despite various models for funding and sustaining these clinics, many remain constrained by financial dependence, bureaucratic burdens, and eligibility restrictions. This article reviews the necessity of free clinics, their impact on individual and community health, and the limitations of conventional models. It presents a sustainable alternative: a model that operates without county or state funding, does not solicit donations, and eliminates eligibility barriers. By relying on volunteerism and an ethos of unconditional service, such a model maximizes accessibility while minimizing administrative overhead. The discussion includes the long-term impact of free health care access on individuals, families, and communities, and the role of student volunteers in sustaining this mission.
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