Volunteers
“When I
look into the future, I see myself being like one of the doctors at Care
Free: kind, caring, generous, ambitious and driven. You all have set a
standard for me, as a human being and aspiring physician.”
Lauren Kriger, MSU Student Volunteer
We need you. They need you.
CareFree Medical & Dental provides a unique opportunity to serve the
tremendous need of the underinsured in our community. With a list of
more than 5,000 individuals who use CareFree for low cost primary
medical and dental care, scores of caring volunteer providers are needed
every day. You can be part of the hope for these individuals.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 2.3
dentists in Lansing, Michigan serve 41,893 needy individuals. This
shortfall dramatically demonstrates Ingham County’s critical need for
additional dentists and increased access to dental care – particularly
for low-income individuals and families. This is where you can play a
significant role. |
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A
volunteer practitioner cares for a patient during a primary care
exam. |
You Can Help
There are many opportunities for professionals and students to volunteer
at the CareFree clinics. From licensed physicians and dentists to
qualified assistants and administrative support staff, dozens of people
are needed every day to serve in the following capacities:
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Medical (licensed) Family Practice Doctor
Specialty Doctor
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Assistant
Certified Nurses Aid |
Clerical Assisting office staff
Filing and organizing charts
Enrollment of new patients
Medical/dental records
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Dental (licensed) Practicing or Retired Dentists
Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistants |
Students Clerical/office responsibilities
Shadowing a doctor or nurse (with special arrangements)
Pharmaceutical Assistance Program |
In addition to compassionate,
free medical services, the CareFree Medical & Dental Clinic provides
care to individuals in an exemplary manner:
1)
with respect for all persons served;
2)
with continuity of care and ongoing involvement with families;
3)attentiveness to a full range of medical needs;
4)a
commitment to holistic care.
Gary R. Anderson, MSW, PhD.
Director of MSU School of Social Work |
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