Volunteers in Medicine
| Formation | 1995/10/31 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Website | www |
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) is an American non-profit organization dedicated to building free primary health care clinics for the medically underserved population, including those without health insurance.
History
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) was founded in 2001 in North Carolina. The organization experienced steady growth until its partnership with The Dr Oz Show, after which rapid growth was reported.[1][2]
In 2021, VIM announced that its free clinic program would be moved to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC).[3]
See also
- Volunteers in Medicine: A Culture of Caring by Kristine Wyer
- Authentic Patriotism by Stephen Kiernan
- Circle of Caring: The Story of the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic by Jack B. McConnell, M.D.
References
- ^ "Houston Free Clinic | The Dr. Oz Show". 2015-09-22. Archived from the original on 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ mike (2021-09-20). "Our History | National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics". Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ nafc1 (2021-07-15). "Volunteers In Medicine America Moves its Program to the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics | The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics". Retrieved 2023-12-31.
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