Frequently Asked Questions What is the Judeo Christian Health Clinic? The clinic provides free health care for the medically indigent persons who have no other resources for their health care needs. How does a patient qualify for services at the clinic? Your gross monthly household income must fall within certain income guidelines, and you cannot have any kind of health insurance. Also, those who qualify for the Hillsborough County Health Care Program must apply for assistance through that program. The Clinic truly sees only those who have no other resource for their health care needs. How can a person find out if they qualify for the Clinic? Come to the clinic and fill out qualifying paperwork M-F from 9-11 a.m. Be prepared to give proof of your gross monthly income and the number of persons in your family. Do I have to bring anything with me to qualify? You must bring a month's worth of paycheck stubs and a photo I.D. If you are a non-resident uou must bring I94 (green) card and proof of current address (such as utility bill). Where is the Clinic located? It is located near St. Joseph's Hospital in West Tampa at 4118 North MacDill Avenue, just south of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and directly behind St. John Presbyterian Church. Click here to get specific directions. How is the Clinic funded? The Clinic receives no government or United Way monies but solely relies upon its own fundraising efforts through the private sector to meet expenses. Private individuals, private foundations, corporations, churches and others also make financial contributions to the Clinic. What servies are offered at the Clinic? General medical clinics, pediatrics, asthma & allergy, gynecology, dermatology, podiatry, eye, dental (simple extractions only), endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, as well as Hepatitis C screening. A dietician is available on Tuesday evenings. Please call the clinic for up-to-date schedules. What kinds of services are offered in the Dental Clinic? The Dental Clinic provides simple, basic tooth extractions only. We do not extract wisdom teeth and do not have an oral surgeon on staff, so the tooth to be extracted must be above the gum line. Pediatric oral hygiene and flouride treaments are also available. What are the hours of operation? The clinic opens at 9 a.m. and operates on a scheduled appointment basis. Please refer to Hours. Is it possible to attend more than one clinic per day? No What happens if a patient needs medications? The Clinic has a well-stocked, state-licensed pharmacy, and prescriptions written by Clinic doctors for Clinic patients are dispensed free of charge at the Clinic. What are the Pharmacy hours? Please refer to Hours. Are children seen at the Clinic? Yes. Are all services offered daily? No. Please refer to Hours or call at 813-870-0395. I speak only Spanish. What should I do? There are volunteer translators at the Clinic who will be able to assist you. How did the Clinic get its name? The Clinic is a faith-based organization and the name "Judeo Christian" is taken from the Old Testament to symbolize the ethic of man helping his fellow man. You do not need to be of any particular faith to be treated at the Clinic. We do not even ask patients about their faith. If you meet the Clinic's guidelines and have no other resources and are in nead of health care, the the Clinic will help you. Who is responsible for all of these services? Hundreds of physicians, dentists, optometrists and opticians, dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, and other volunteer their time during evening hours to help provide free health care to the medically indigent of our community. Three fulltime and three part-time employees are paid out of Clinic funds. All others volunteer their time on behalf of the Clinic. A Board of Directors sets policy and is ultimately responsible for the organization. How did the Clinic get started? The Clinic was founded in 1972 by a Presbyterian minister. The Rev. Jim Holmes began holding clinic one night per week in one of his Sunday School classrooms at St. John Presbyterian Church. The Clinic has grown to be the largest and most comprehensive free clinic in the Southeast today. What are the Clinic's needs? The Clinic always needs additonal health care professionals, physcians, dentists, optometrists, nurses, pharmacists, as well as translators to volunteer in the evening clinics. The Clinic has a very large Spanish speaking patient population, so translators are needed to help translate for the doctors and patients. Of course, the Clinic is constantly seeking additional funding sources as well, and we welcome all donations - large and small. How would someone make a donation? Simply send your check, made out to the "Judeo Christian Health Clinic" and mail to 4118 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33607. Please click here for more information.
|4118 N. MacDill Avenue · Tampa, FL 33607|Phone: (813) 870-0395 · Fax: (813) 879-3149|