St. Joseph's Medical & Dental Clinic
St. Joseph's Medical & Dental Clinic's (SJMDC) mission is to support the health of uninsured and low-income residents of Waukesha County. SJMDC accomplishes this by providing access to free or discounted medical and dental care, medications, and related support services.
SJMDC makes use of the following community resources:
-a network of over 100 healthcare volunteers who serve clients at on-site clinics or in their offices
-partnerships with more than 24 clinics, hospitals, and community agencies
-public funds and private donations
-a core staff of administrators and healthcare professionals
Description:
St. Joseph’s Medical and Dental Clinic (SJMDC) provides access to healthcare through direct service and through referrals to providers willing to donate or discount their services. Clients are screened for eligibility, and must go through SJMDC for all referrals. There were three main categories of service:
-MEDICAL SERVICES: Clients who see a physician at one of our bi-weekly clinics also receive basic lab tests and health education. Conditions that require additional diagnostic tests or ongoing care are referred to a primary care doctor and/or a specialist in SJMDC’s network. Care coordination also includes patient education and consultation, charting diagnostic results, setting up referrals, and handling administrative procedures.
-DENTAL SERVICES: Clients seen at bi-monthly dental clinics receive x-rays, dental exams, and oral hygiene instruction. Those needing restorative services are referred for care to a network provider. Cleanings are provided on-site during the week. SJMDC staff are also available during the week to provide triage and referrals for emergency care.
-MEDICATION ASSISTANCE: Sample medications, co-pays, and emergency assistance programs help clients obtain medications. SJMDC dispensed over 897 medications in 2008, and paid for 837 prescriptions.
History:
SJMDC is an independent, non-profit organization that has provided life sustaining healthcare services for over thirty years. SJMDC serves over 1,300 uninsured, low income people every year. About one third of our patients are Spanish-speaking.
Contact person: Jennifer Evans, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (262) 544-6667
Address:
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826 N. East Ave.Waukesha, WI 53186(See a map) |
Web Site: None specified
Directions:
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Located at the intesection of East Ave. and Arcadian Ave. next to St. Joseph's Church. |
| Last updated on October 13, 2009 |
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