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doctorsoftheworld.org - by Henry Chang - September 12, 2013
While Hurricane Sandy was 10 months ago, the storm's damage continues to impact individuals on a daily basis. It is estimated that nearly 60% of healthcare providers still remain closed due to storm damage.
Doctors of the World USA's (MdM USA) initial efforts following the storm were centered on identifying local residents who lack access to healthcare and bringing volunteer doctors for home visits in the Rockaways section of Queens, NY. While deploying these services, the chronic deficit in healthcare infrastructure in the area has also become evident.
Prior to the hurricane, the Rockaways already had federal designation as a Medically Underserved Area and a Health Professional Shortage Area. Twenty-two percent of area residents live below the poverty line and 24% lack consistent health insurance coverage.
It is in response to this situational observation and direct community requests that MdM USA will open its free medical clinic, the Doctors of the World Rockaways Free Clinic in Rockaway Park, New York.
The clinic will initially be open for three clinic sessions per week with a focus on providing primary healthcare services to those that need it most. Our goal is to serve at least 1,500 patients during 5,000 visits in the first year of the program. To support the community in the most effective and sustainable way, we will partner with Catholic Charities to provide disaster case-management services; Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing will provide graduate nursing students to see patients; and St. John's Episcopal Hospital will work with us to operate a referral system.
The location is undergoing some minor construction and we have hired Dr. Amber Featherstone as the Medical Director. With both an MD and MPH, Dr. Featherstone joins our team from the Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center and has extensive experience working in a clinic setting and with vulnerable populations. We are excited for her to get started and to lead our cadre of volunteer doctors.
Please watch for more news and updates as we expect to open the Clinic in coming weeks!
Thank you for your support of this important project as we work together to ensure access to healthcare for all.
With gratitude,
Henry E. Chang
Executive Director
Doctors of the World USA
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International Relief Charity Opens First U.S. Clinic in Rockaway
wnyc.org - by Stephen Nessen - September 23, 2013
The relief group Doctors of the World, which operates in war torn nations like Syria, Mali and Somalia is opening its first U.S. clinic, in the Rockaways. The organization provided aid immediately following Sandy and decided to set up a brick and mortar medical clinic in Rockaway Beach, Queens.
When Sandy landed last October in the Rockaways, it brought hordes of volunteers and aid groups to the area that had never been to the peninsula before. One group was Doctors of the World, an international relief network based in France, started by co-founders of Doctors Without Borders, with a focus on staying after emergencies.
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The Rockaways Free Clinic is Open!
DOCTORS OF THE WORLD USA CELEBRATES THE OPENING
OF THE ROCKAWAYS FREE CLINIC
doctorsoftheworld.org
Doctors of the World USA is excited to announce the official opening of the Rockaways Free Clinic. The clinic was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 17th and with an open house to welcome the community on Saturday, October 19th.
The clinic, located at 2-30 Beach 102nd St. in Rockaway Park, Queens, NY, will offer free primary and preventive care services for all adults without medical insurance starting on Thursday, October 24th from 12 pm to 8 pm. The clinic will continue to operate two days a week, Thursdays 12 pm to 8 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm, with hours to accommodate working adults and families.
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