NWA Free Health Clinic is Now WelcomeHealth
by August 17, 2015 12:00 am 80 views
Northwest Arkansas Free Health Clinic in Fayetteville has changed its name to WelcomeHealth.
The new name better reflects the nonprofit clinic’s mission, following changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act, executive director Monika Fischer-Massie said in a press release.
“We’re here for anyone who is looking for quality health care, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. The name WelcomeHealth better communicates why we exist,” she said. “We felt that our previous name created a misconception in the community that we are simply a place for the uninsured to receive free care.
“Truth is, we provide medical services for that group, as well as for the fully insured, including those who face challenges meeting co-pays, deductibles and other ancillary charges,” Fischer-Massie said.
The clinic opened in 1986, and its services include primary care, prescriptions, dental care, pulmonology, women’s health care and mental health care.
It records about 12,000 patient visits yearly and 30 health care professionals, mostly volunteers, comprise the staff, Fischer-Massie said.