Message from Dr. Wright June 2024

“Now that we’re halfway through 2024 it’s time to give a Hope House Free Medical Clinic update.

First off, It’s amazing to me to think that we have made it through a worldwide pandemic! Not that COVID is gone forever; far from it. But with vaccines, the broad spread of the virus, and its biological transformation were all in a far different situation than a year or two go. We are grateful to God and to all our volunteers and supporters who helped us make it.

2023 was a year marked by the arrival of many new patients, volunteers, and even a new board member, Barb Farr, who has assumed the treasurer position and brings us many years of experience in fund accounting. In spite of this growth we still have space for many new patients. If you are blessed to have health insurance then please keep in minded that many of the people you see or interact with every day don’t and may not know about Hope House. Anything you can do to spread the word about Hope House will help others access our services. If you know of any place where you an drop off brochures such as your church, place of work, local businesses or organizations you are associated with let us know and we’ll make sure you receive some to share.

Our spiritual care guides have been having some great conversations recently with patients who report they are extremely pleased with for the care they receive and our attention to “the whole person.”

Our office volunteer staff have been meeting in small teams recently  to work on improving the way we provide care and coordinate community resources for patients.

 I’m thankful for the dedicated volunteers at Hope House some of which  have been with us for 5, 10, and now, 18 years. It’s a privilege to help our uninsured neighbors get the care they need.”