Dr. Richard Draper believes the Hannibal Free Clinic is as much about healing the spirit as it is about finding a remedy for the body.
Draper and other volunteers held a luncheon Thursday to highlight the facility’s accomplishments.
The clinic provides non-emergency treatment to adults ages 18 to 65 who are uninsured and low-income and those who don’t qualify for government programs.
Draper, the volunteer medical director, said the facility emphasizes healthy attitudes and healthy lifestyles. He believes that healing is about perspectives as well as prescriptions.
“We try to teach our folks you are what you think about,” Draper said. “It’s something we have to reflect in everything we do.”
The clinic is open weekdays by appointment at Douglass Community Services, 711 Grand Ave. It operates strictly upon donations of time, talent and resources.
Last year, professional in-kind services were $766,341.
Almost $500,000 in medications was contributed through national patient assistance programs.
Doctors and nurses donated $123,005 worth of their time, and cash donations from people, charities, churches, businesses and civic groups totaled $20,445.
Since the program began on May 30, 2007, it has served 458 people. Sharon Webster, a Registered Nurse and clinic coordinator, said the facility is “growing every month.”
“I’ve heard that if you love your job, you never have to go to work,” Webster said during the luncheon. “Thanks to all of the wonderful friends, donors, volunteers and providers, that’s how I feel.”
Recognized with the Caring Heart Award was Dr. Ervin W. Harder, who initiated dentistry services last year that served 77 patients. The Hannibal Dental Group was recognized for its corporate support.
Harder called the honors “a tribute to the people” who keep the clinic running efficiently so he can volunteer and not have to worry about the little things.
“I really enjoy it,” Harder said. “I enjoy helping the people.”
Receiving Heart Beat Awards for special volunteer service were Mary Grossmeier, the volunteer coordinator; Registered Nurse Marty Fredd; and long-time volunteer Barb Norfolk.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” Grossmeier said. “I get more out of it than I put into it.”
“I do what I enjoy doing,” Fredd said. “It’s something I’ve enjoyed for a long time.”
“I just love working here,” added Norfolk. “I love working with the people we serve.”
“The volunteers are the heart of the free clinic and they make the free clinic possible,” said Julie Leverenz, 2009 board chairman of the facility.
More information is available by calling the clinic at (573) 248-8307 or logging on to www.hannibalfreeclinic.org.
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Dr. Richard Draper believes the Hannibal Free Clinic is as much about healing the spirit as it is about finding a remedy for the body.
Draper and other volunteers held a luncheon Thursday to highlight the facility’s accomplishments.
The clinic provides non-emergency treatment to adults ages 18 to 65 who are uninsured and low-income and those who don’t qualify for government programs.
Draper, the volunteer medical director, said the facility emphasizes healthy attitudes and healthy lifestyles. He believes that healing is about perspectives as well as prescriptions.
“We try to teach our folks you are what you think about,” Draper said. “It’s something we have to reflect in everything we do.”
The clinic is open weekdays by appointment at Douglass Community Services, 711 Grand Ave. It operates strictly upon donations of time, talent and resources.
Last year, professional in-kind services were $766,341.
Almost $500,000 in medications was contributed through national patient assistance programs.
Doctors and nurses donated $123,005 worth of their time, and cash donations from people, charities, churches, businesses and civic groups totaled $20,445.
Since the program began on May 30, 2007, it has served 458 people. Sharon Webster, a Registered Nurse and clinic coordinator, said the facility is “growing every month.”
“I’ve heard that if you love your job, you never have to go to work,” Webster said during the luncheon. “Thanks to all of the wonderful friends, donors, volunteers and providers, that’s how I feel.”
Recognized with the Caring Heart Award was Dr. Ervin W. Harder, who initiated dentistry services last year that served 77 patients. The Hannibal Dental Group was recognized for its corporate support.
Harder called the honors “a tribute to the people” who keep the clinic running efficiently so he can volunteer and not have to worry about the little things.
“I really enjoy it,” Harder said. “I enjoy helping the people.”
Receiving Heart Beat Awards for special volunteer service were Mary Grossmeier, the volunteer coordinator; Registered Nurse Marty Fredd; and long-time volunteer Barb Norfolk.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” Grossmeier said. “I get more out of it than I put into it.”
“I do what I enjoy doing,” Fredd said. “It’s something I’ve enjoyed for a long time.”
“I just love working here,” added Norfolk. “I love working with the people we serve.”
“The volunteers are the heart of the free clinic and they make the free clinic possible,” said Julie Leverenz, 2009 board chairman of the facility.
More information is available by calling the clinic at (573) 248-8307 or logging on to www.hannibalfreeclinic.org.
