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GrayRVA OP t1_jdfqafw wrote

>It started as a mobile health clinic that saw 14,000 patients a year. The new permanent location was made possible by a $2 million gift from a philanthropist passionate about seeing better access to healthcare.

>The clinic features eight exam rooms, an on-site lab, and space for behavioral health.

>Half of the clinic's staff speaks Spanish, which is critical since 93 percent of their patients speak Spanish as a first language.

Thank you, kind stranger.

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WEBB3DMFG t1_jdiu4kk wrote

That is actually amazing. I'd love to see more of this type of philanthropy within the community. Dentistry is a big need.

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NannyW00t t1_jdi5yrx wrote

This is great! I do wonder how they get paid. Are they funded to provide service at no cost, or just offer a discounted cash pay option?

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mo4994 t1_jdj1d8w wrote

A lot of the money to support this comes from donations and grants!

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Vegetable_Macaroon32 t1_jdi4mj2 wrote

Caravan Clinic of Bon Secours Been around many years, they set up at local churches Staff there is very dedicated Source: i volunteer there

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