Dr. David Cowen, “Why Refuge Clinic?” "The obvious answer to the above question is need. You say, 'Yes! I know there are those who need medical care and can't afford it those who need counseling and don't get it. But I am not a doctor or a therapist. I don't push pills. I don't council.'" read more
Dr. Jeffery Rice "Free health care clinics are a great blessing to the many people who lack health insurance. I never cease to be amazed by the stories of those who have simply fallen through the cracks of society and cannot afford to pay for basic health care." read more
Jane, a single mom Jane is a single mom who works the night shift as a fork lift driver. She is the sole wage earner for her family of two children and her grandson. In late April Jane developed an eye infection. She waited for a few days as things became growingly worse. "I wasn’t getting paid until Friday, and I had already spent my money on rent, utilities, and food..." read more