Community Partners
One of the greatest benefits of being a Sinclair Health Clinic patient is access to medications, laboratory and diagnostic services, and specialty medical treatment – essential components of healthcare to which our patients would otherwise not have access.
The following collaborative partnerships help us to provide our patients with access to quality medical care:
Laboratory Services
Valley Health, Piedmont Medical Laboratory, local pathologists provide lab testing and evaluation
Diagnostic & Medical Imaging Services
Valley Health, Winchester Medical Center, local diagnostic and medical imaging providers, physicians
Volunteer Medical Professionals
Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs volunteer at the clinic
Volunteer Specialty Medical Referrals
Over 60 local medical practices volunteer their time and services at their offices
Diabetes Management Program at Valley Health
Spaces are reserved to collaboratively treat Sinclair Health Clinic diabetes patients
Every Woman’s Life Program & WiseWoman Program (VDH, CDC)
Patients received breast and cervical cancer screenings, and health education
Virginia Department of Health
Local Health Department
Shenandoah University
School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Community Organizations
United Way, Our Health, Social Services, local churches, WATTS program, Salvation Army, The Laurel Center, Rescue Mission, and more
Area Resources
Sinclair Health Clinic is located on the Kendall Community Campus of Our Health, where several other non-profits are housed. Health and human services are nearby. Patients of Sinclair Health Clinic can inquire about the services at these organizations located on the campus:
In addition to these organizations, we connect with several other nonprofits in our community:
Afilliations
The Sinclair Health Clinic is recognized by local and state partnerships. Our history and commitment to our community builds bridges with organizations who believe in offering the gift of health to those in need.
We are grateful for these Partners in Access to Care:
Valley Health
We treat patients who otherwise would visit the emergency room of Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center. In turn, we reach out to Valley Health for educational programs, financial support and as a public forum. They help open doors, provide support staffing and give us access to a wealth of medical expertise and information.
Visit www.valleyhealthlink.com
Our Health
In addition to campus space, Our Health encourages nonprofits to collaborate on the needs of our community. Offering grant opportunities and volunteer support, Our Health connects several organizations; a patient of Free Medical Clinic has access to many other services.
Visit www.ourhealthva.org
Shenandoah University
The Free Medical Clinic benefits from a close partnership with Shenandoah University’s health professions programs, including its Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing, and Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy. Shenandoah University students gain hands-on experience through volunteering at the Clinic, meet their clinical or service learning requirements, and learn research skills by conducting patient outcomes studies.
Visit www.su.edu
Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
The mission of the VAFCC is to support, strengthen, and advocate for our member clinics as they deliver quality health care to Virginia’s low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents.
The vision of VAFCC is a Virginia where the health care needs of the low-income, uninsured and underinsured are met by free clinics as a vital part of Virginia’s health care safety network.
Visit www.vafreeclinics.org to learn more.
Virginia Health Care Foundation
In addition to grants, VHCF programs help make prescription medications available to those who can’t afford them. And VHCF outreach helps uninsured children receive medical and dental coverage.
Visit www.vhcf.org