Family clinic helps the needy

Name of program: Spokane Falls Family Clinic, 120 W. Mission Ave.

What it does: Program administrator Lance Colby said they provide medical, dental and pharmaceutical assistance to the under or uninsured. The patients are billed on a sliding scale.

The clinic provides patients with health education, family planning, prenatal and postpartum care, pediatric care and will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses. Appointments are available from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Who runs it: The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Network

How to get help: Patients in need of care can call the clinic at 326-4343. Their needs will be assessed and appointments are usually scheduled for within five days of the call.

Typical client: The clinic provides medical services to anyone, not just the under or uninsured. It sees a lot of families with young children and provides obstetric services and immunizations. It also sees senior citizens and adults.

“That’s the beauty of community medicine,” said Colby. “It runs the gamut of different people.”

How to give help: Volunteers are always needed for a variety of tasks. Since the clinic is a nonprofit that relies on city, state and federal support, they are always taking donations as well. If you would like to help the clinic, call the main number.