HEALTHFINDERS COLLABORATIVE INC
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July 3, 2010
My name is Rae and I volunteer as a nurse at the HealthFinders Clinic evenings. One particular evening a boy about 12 years old came in with his mother, for an athletic physical, required so he could be on a community soccer team. I enjoy joking with the children we see and this young man and I did our share of kidding around while doing his vital signs, taking a health history, and filling out forms. Then the physician went in to see him and I got busy seeing other patients. A bit later the boy and his mother were on their way out; the mom stopped me in the hallway and said, "We usually can pay our way but my husband has been out of work so we don't have insurance right now. My son wants so much to play on the team but we couldn't afford a clinic visit for a physical. I just told myself to swallow my pride and bring him to HealthFinders. I was braced for being treated condescendingly. This clinic was wonderful! You treated us as though we were paying customers. Thank you!" She had tears in her eyes and so did I.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching families receive care that they otherwise wouldn't.
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About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
June 25, 2010
I very recently joined the Healthfinders' board of directors because I was so impressed with their ability to provide quality services on a very small budget. Nearly all of the funding received by Healthfinders is used for direct services and many services are donated. Healthfinders recently underwent a strategic evaluation to guide development over the next several years and I am excited to be a part of executing that plan. Healthfinders represents the best of grassroots non-profits, a group of caring people saw a need and acted in response with little bureaucracy or overhead.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've been involved in supporting Healthfinders for the past several years after having experience with a family member's need to receive health services and being uninsured.
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About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 25, 2010
With our healthcare coverage changing everyday and the economy we are experienceing increased unemployment. With these factors the need has increased for uninsured healthcare coverage. HealthFinders assists our patients in getting connected to resources they are not aware of in the community to facilite getting taken care of. Our community/county support from many organizations, companies, etc. see the need for this assitance and are a very integral part of HealthFinders. HealthFinders is an organization committed to our community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being involved in assisting patients receive medications and treatments that they would not have been able to afford.
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About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 25, 2010
mi nombre es miguel angel bueno mi experiensia a sido muy buena he aprendido sobre cada medicamento en sus funciones en el cuerpo y que es nesesario tomarlas diariamente doy grasias a este programa por ayudarme y a darme mucha informacion
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mi diabetes
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2010
June 24, 2010
I first learned about HealthFinders through a story in the Northfield News. While I am blessed to have excellent health insurance, many residents of Northfield, Faribault and the surrounding area are not so lucky: they may be unemployed, lack health insurance because they only work part time, or they lack the language skills to navigate the paperwork to qualify for service. We made a financial contribution to the organization to help keep the clinic open. As a recently retired fundraiser at a local college, I responded to a call for volunteers with fundraising experience. While I am not a doctor, nurse or translator, through my work on the board I am helping to provide much needed health care services and education to families and individuals who in turn contribute to our community in many ways. HealthFinders has made a huge difference to the people of Rice County - and to me!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the recent development of a long range fundraising plan that will help insure the continued viability of HealthFinders.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
feeling like I am making a difference for my neighbors.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
the best!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
be open more than 2 nights per week, serve more clients, expand to include dental, mental health, and other areas, and improve the overall health of Rice County residents.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 24, 2010
I volunteer as a clinic nurse at Healthfinders Collaborative. I come home from every clinic feeling so glad the organization is there to provide health care to people who truly need it. The organization itself is well-run and flexible. I feel as if my efforts are appreciated but we are all there to get the job done; there is not a lot of time wasted on unnecessary volunteer appreciation or superfluous training. I've enjoyed meeting new people through the organization and having the opportunity to help out my community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Patients leaving clinic with a diagnosis and treatment plan, medication or at the very least the knowledge of where to get help.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make more use of nurses who are well-suited to addressing the needs of this population (diabetes education, well child education, medication compliance etc).
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
a chance to do what I know how to do and help people.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
doctors, nurses, translators and volunteer clinic secretaries.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
meet the healthcare needs of our uninsured neighbors.
Ways to make it better...
they knew how to use nurses better instead of being fairly physician-centric.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding and being able to meet the multitude of patient needs coming to every clinic.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I enjoy every minute I spend there.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 24, 2010
HealthFinders is a vital part of our community. With unemployment soaring, we are reaching more and more people in the unfortunate situation of being uninsured or underinsured. The volunteers are amazing, and our medication assistance and diabetes programs are fully enrolled. HealthFinders has a great reputation amongst patients, volunteers and community supporters.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Hearing the stories of grateful participants.
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About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 24, 2010
For the last 8 years I have been involved with the HealthFinders Clinic....from the initial days of research, to board member to clinic volunteer. I am amazed to see such a wonderful county-wide collaboration! So many volunteers, individuals, businesses, organizations and institutions all coming together to address healthcare issues for the low-income, uninsured in our community. It is very rewarding to not only provide medications for acute conditions, but also offer education and support to encourage healthier lifestyles. This makes our community 'work better' by keeping people healthier and keeping our area medical communities' 'unpaid debt' lower, too.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
participating as a volunteer.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing the impact of such a wonderful county-wide collaboration!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
All very willing to volunteer and very professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Add dental care to services offered.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 24, 2010
My name is Mohamed Bakri. I am a College Health Corps VISTA assigned to work at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. Through my work as a VISTA, I have daily engagement with Carleton college community partners who are working on public health access and public healthy literacy issues. One of our community partners that I work with and admire is HealthFinders Collaborative. HealthFinders was established in 2005 as a free medical clinic providing quality, accessible and culturally sensitive healthcare services, at no cost, to low-income and uninsured residents of greater Rice County. The HealthFinders Clinic Operates on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Little Prairie United Methodist Church, located on County Road 88/130th Street in rural Dundas, MN. Since its inception, HealthFinders’ medical clinic has provided more than 2,000 free clinic visits, and annually more than 100,000 in-kind donations of laboratory and diagnostic services from collaborating local third party medical entities. In addition, HealthFinders executes an ambition Diabetic Program that serves 62 patients annually, thereby preventing chronic conditions that are economically costly to society. This program provides culturally appropriate diabetic care and builds knowledge and skills of patient to be proactive in their behavior. HealthFinders’ experience has been incorporated in health related course work in Carleton College, and Carleton students continue to volunteer supporting different aspect of the clinic work such as assisting with clerical, database, and translation work.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have personally experiences the result of this organization in helping low income people to access health care.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 24, 2010
I started volunteering from the very beginning and have really enjoyed it! I work in a busy OBGYN clinic and usually left there at 5:00pm and headed straight to Health Finders. The patients they serve are all VERY appreciative of the opportunity to receive care. I am amazed at how polite they were even when they had to wait to be seen. I have taken a bit of a break but plan to start helping again this fall.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have been a nurse there for years.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
how appreciative the patients are. I also get to work with others from the communities of Northfield and Faribault.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
people from the different clinics and hospitals in both Northfield and Faribault. Also both Carleton and St. Olaf colleges.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve many more without insurance. I could also have it's own free standing clinic.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009