2012A N N UA L

REPORT

OUR PATIENTS

To qualify: a person cannot have government insur-ance or affordable private insurance and income must be equal to or less than 185% of 2012 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Example: A one-person household cannot exceed $20,665 annually or $9.94 an hour (based on full-time employment).

Total Patient Visits: 2,820Average 235 per month

Unique Patients: 762

Age Groups: < 26 14%27-33 15%34-40 12%41-47 15%48-54 19%55-61 17%>62 8%

Average No. of New Patients per Month: 30

Income Level: 96% extremely to very low(per Federal Guidelines 2012 Census)

OUR CLINIC

Residency: 83% of patients are from Eau Claire County(Patients come from 18 WI Counties)

Employed: 42%

Clinics—2 Days Per Week5 Hours of Walk-In (Every Tuesday evening)5 Hours of Medication refill & Nursing (Tuesdays)6 Hours of Diabetic Clinic (1st & 3rd Thursdays)4 Hours of Mental Health Appt. (2nd and 4th Thursday evenings)4 Hours of Vision Clinic (2nd Thursday)

Percentage of Patients Treated for Common Chronic Diseases:Asthma COPD 18%Diabetes 19%Hyperlipidemia 20%Hypertension 33%Mental Health 27%

Medical Prescriptions Dispensed: 6,245

Vaccinations:148 immunizations given to 118 individuals

Additionally free influenza immunization vouchers are available to CVFC patients courtesy of Walgreens.

Average Operations Expense for One Week of Clinic:Full Clinic Services (includes medications to patients) $5,700.00

Basic Health Care Services: Health maintenancePreventative CareMinor Injuries/Skin CareUpper Respiratory/ColdsMigrainesJoint/Muscle PainUrinary Tract Infections

Chronic Disease ClinicsDiabetes Clinic,Mental Health Clinic, Vision Clinic (clinic starting February 2013)

Lab Services:Rapid Tests Completed On-Site: Strep Throat Blood Sugar Urinalysis A1C

836 Richard DriveEau Claire, WI 54701

p. 715.839.8477f. 715.839.8521

info@cvfreeclinic.orgwww.cvfreeclinic.org

The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic’s

mission is to provide quality health

care and advocacy for individuals of

the Chippewa Valley area who have no

reasonable health care alternative.

15 yearsO F S AV I N G L I V E S

15 yearsO F S AV I N G L I V E S

15 yearsO F S AV I N G L I V E S

Since we opened our doors in 1997,we have touched 7,750 individuals

through 34,850 patient visits.

Since 1997 we’ve saved lives through 34,850

patient visits. This wouldn’t have been possible

without you!

EXPENSES

Average Clinic Costs Per Visit: $ 110.00Average Clinic Cost Per Patient $ 407.09

Peter* is in his 20’s and works part-time in retail sales. He has been coming to the clinic for about two years. He sees medical providers as well as participates in counseling services.

Betty* is in her early 60’s and drives about 30 miles to receive care from CVFC. She has multiple chronic issues. Betty participates in the diabetic clinic, receiving diabetic education, screening eye exams and foot care.

*Name has been changed to respect the privacy of the patient.

The clinic means the world to me.

It’s literally life-saving...“

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O F T H E C L I N I C

Linda* is a talented pastry chef who unfortunately lost her job when her employer closed their business.She works out of her home while looking for anotherjob, but her income is sporadic. She no longer has access to much needed health insurance.

Linda mainly uses the CVFC to receive her monthly prescriptions. “The clinic means the world to me,” Linda comments. “It’s literally life-saving – I need one of my prescriptions to live.” She can no longer afford to go to her regular doctor. “Without a doctor, I can’t get my medicine,” Linda explains.

Going to the CVFC for the first time can be daunting. “It took me months to get the courage to go,” Linda admits. “But once I did, I felt like I had known the staff forever.” Now Linda encourages others to utilize the clinic. “I tell them not to be embarrassed. The staff is so nice and they treat everyone very respectfully.” She’s thankful the community supports the CVFC. “It’s good to know it’s there when you need it,” Linda says. “People of all ages depend on the clinic.”

F A C E SOUR F INANCES IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY

DONATED SERVICESDonated Services/Medications/Medical Supplies Area Hospitals: Sacred Heart/Mayo $60,000

AmeriCares/DirectRelief $17,350

Patient Assistant Program Pharmaceuticals $415,342

Direct Community Donations to the Dispensary$3,745

If the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic did not exist the estimated costs below would be imposed and absorbed by the community and other health care facilities.

National Free Clinic Average Cost Per Visit$90 without medications$147 with medications

Volunteer HoursPeople within the community volunteer over 102 hours per week in a variety of roles including, medical provider, nurse, lab technician, social worker, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, and administrative assistant.

Medical and Med Supplies: $ 45,802 Clinic Direct Support Services: $ 74,177 Medical Equipment $ 13,782Operations: $176,438 Total Expenses $310,199

Local Urgent Care/Emergency Dept. Average CostsSore Throat $ 407Acute Respiratory Infection $ 565Asthma $1,074Bronchitis $1,684Middle Ear Infection $ 276Source: http://www.wipricepoint.org Accessed 5/2012

6,245 Prescriptions Filled at $1,063,695 value(based on estimated wholesale price)