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Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

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Causes: Community Health Systems, Health, International, International Development

Mission: We provides patient-centered health care with compassion in permanent clinics, mobile clinics, and outreaches to underprivileged individuals regardless of religion, age, gender, ethnicity or ability to pay, at minimal to no cost. We serve the underserved population primarily in California. We also coordinate and manage medical resources across and beyond the United States, collaborating closely with Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) for outreaches nationwide and worldwide. Three Tzu Chi permanent clinics in Alhambra, South El Monte, and Wilmington, California provide low-cost primary medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, and healthy community services to local residents. Free and discounted healthcare service is available for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals. Our free clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii serves local residents, especially financially disadvantaged individuals, at no cost. Tzu Chi mobile clinics and outreaches provide the same services at no cost to low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals; homeless people; children; and people with difficulties accessing healthcare. Our seven mobile clinics deliver clinical services in collaboration with major and local organizations in Greater Los Angeles Area, Fresno, Milpitas, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, Fallbrook, and other remote areas across California.

Community Stories

35 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

FreemanGe General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/02/2022

The staff, nurses, and doctors here are very friendly and warm. They gave me a lot of medical advice. And there are Chinese herbal medicines, this combination of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine makes me feel healthier.

2

VickyJiang Client Served

Rating: 5

07/30/2022

I want to share my experience with Dr. Chen in Acupuncture, I had a backpain and went to see Dr. Chen for only three times, and it got done. Thank you, Dr. Chen for your great acupuncture skills.

2

marysunker Client Served

Rating: 5

07/30/2022

Tzu Chi Medical Foundation provides ongoing education and free webinars on many helpful topics and disease prevention tips. If I miss the events, these video recordings are available on their YouTube channel, such as https://youtu.be/4tXL62hhkj0 (English) and https://youtu.be/xd5KP42W_h8 (Mandarin Chinese). Thank you!

2

EarnestM General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/28/2022

Friendly front desk staff and professional doctors and nurses, I love this place, it gives me a warm feeling.

2

Chtuu General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/28/2022

I got my new glasses at Tzu Chi! Glasses are of excellent quality and at low prices. And from optometry to getting glasses is very fast. I like here.

2

JASMINEHU General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/27/2022

这是我第一次尝试针灸。但是我感觉是非常好的针灸服务。我痛症的地方有得到缓解。医师都很耐心的讲解每一个步骤。

2

CollinF General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/27/2022

All the staff at the health centre are very welcoming and kind and Dr denq is an exceptional doctor. Accepting Medi-cal here, I experienced the most comfortable medical service in Tzu Chi health center.

2

Jialu General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/27/2022

因为不会英文,来美国后一直都没有去过医院。前几天女儿身体不舒服,而慈济的工作人员非常耐心,帮助我们解释如何进行家庭医生的签约与转换。在慈济的帮助下终于可以看病了。

2

DKuo General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/27/2022

我喜歡慈濟醫療中心的醫師和醫護人員還有志工。一進診所,志工們就提供熱切的服務,有什麼問題,隨時幫忙解決!家庭醫師TC不厭其煩的為我的伯伯詳細的解說他的症狀,讓我的伯伯安心,真是好醫生!

2

CCLO General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/27/2022

The doctor was very professional with care. I have refer lots of my friends to see Dr. Denq.

2

fanct51 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/04/2021

Beginning in March 2021, TzuChi medical has opened an epidemic prevention hotline for people who need to take covid vaccine, especially the elderly. On the one hand, if they don’t understand English or don’t know the Internet, they can call directly to make an appointment for vaccine shot. On the day of the vaccination, there were also many kind volunteers who took care of them enthusiastically and methodically at the scene to truly show their goodness in helping others.

1

Mandy123 Client Served

Rating: 5

08/01/2021

As soon as I entered the clinic, I felt very comfortable. The service of the medical staff was very kind. The doctor was very patient to listen to me and tell me my problems, and please give me good suggestions.

1

frankvolunteer Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/01/2021

Excellent compassionate organization in providing medical, dental, acupuncture services for under-served population.

Dr. Deng is my primary physician and he’s simply the best #familydoctor in the city of Alhambra

1

Mkeh Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/01/2021

I have been volunteering at the Foundation over 27 years
Most of the people over there are very compassionate with caring love ❤️
I found the meaning of live while helping out there !

2

Motoe General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/15/2021

Before the pandemic, I have attended a few medical seminars in their Alhambra medical clinic.

The volunteers would bring snacks and gifts for the audiences. I enjoy the seminar and the ambient.

1

WayneLeo Client Served

Rating: 5

07/15/2021

I have visited the Tzu Chi Health Center in Alhambra. I had Comprehensive Metabolic Panel blood test. Without insurance, the total cost is about 50% lower than any local urgent care clinics.

This is a great medical clinic for basic PCP consultation and annual bloodbwork.

2

yehtrisha Client Served

Rating: 5

07/08/2021

I have visited the Tzu Chi El Monte clinic. Staffs, Nurses and doctors are professional and friendly. Dr TC is a very experienced with great passion. He has explained all of my questions clearly in In Mandarin Chinese so it is so much easier for me to understand and ask questions.

3

DLAA Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/07/2021

I joined the Tzu Chi outreach group to Ecuador in 2019. I was so impressed with the organisation( the mission, the staff, the passion and the effectiveness) that when I got back to US, I decided to join more of their program. So far, I had been in COVID-19 vaccination program as well as preventive medicine measures. I’m glad I could be of help to others and that this organisation really does the job

4

tesslapp Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/04/2021

Before the pandemic, I have participated as a volunteer helping to set up mobile dental stations in a community outreach program in Bakersfield, CA. It was an exhilarating experience to be part of an organization that lends a helping hand to those who are less fortunate.

6

Bessie N. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/03/2021

Happy Fourth of July

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2020

Doctors take time to explain and answer clearly to patients' questions, they also provide free medication to most patients who have financial difficulty. Doctors and staff are courtesy and friendly.

4

mk006 Client Served

Rating: 5

07/03/2021

慈濟醫療中心的醫師不只醫術好,更是非常細心及關心病人。當我在看西醫有關於我背痛的問題,他們覺得我如果可以再加上中醫的針灸治療,更能幫助我早日解除我背痛的相關問題,一站式的服務,真是讓我覺得非常貼心,又方便!

我後來也發現他們還有看牙科,還有專門看小兒牙科的牙科醫生,簡直是太棒了,因為在洛杉磯要找到專門看兒童牙科的牙醫師真是非常少。我帶我家小朋友來看彭醫師,她真的好有耐心唷!

5

sdenq Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/24/2021

我加入慈濟志工行列,學習感恩。It is through volunteering I realized I have learned so much and appreciate life.

5

R.D.ROBERTS Client Served

Rating: 5

07/12/2020

I AM 85 YRS. OLD AND I HAVE BEEN GOING TO TZU CHI, MED. OFFICES IN ,EL MONTE, AND IN ALHAMBRA , FOR OVER 5 YRS. YES I PAY TO BELONG TO ANOTHER INSURANCE CO. BUT I LOVE GOING TO TZU CHI BECAUSE THE DOC.. AND DENTIST , ARE >>BETTER THAN >ANY
OTHERS, AND I HAVE FOUND THEY HAVE THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND THEY GO TO HELP PEOPLE AT ,,TZU CHI. I WILL ALWAYS GO TO THEM .
R.D. ROBERTS

5

choupai Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/09/2020

I love their services and have been their volunteers for 15 years. They don’t just treat patients’ physical problems but also provide kindness and love to anyone entering the clinic.

5

TCMCF Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/03/2020

Provide free mobile services in dental and vision with compassion

5

audreyc817 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2020

TCMF provides surgical masks to Clark County Detention Centers while they couldn’t purchase masks to protect officers, nurses and inmates. The COVID-19 is under control in the 4 jails because TCMF donated masks in time.

5

naihua61 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2020

Your organization has done great job for PPE distribution to the front line health care workers.
"A better meal, a better earth" is an great idea to protect our earth and promote healthier lifestyle with plant-based meal.
Thank you for your hard effort and continuously support to our communities.

4

Ming Y. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/02/2020

Very professional medical service. The Bilingual service helped English speaking and Mandarin speaking communities.

6

Joyce J.3 Donor

Rating: 5

07/02/2020

Tzu Chi Medical Foundation has medical clinics with wonderful doctors and staff that provide compassionate services in their health centers at a very affordable price. Their dentists offer fantastic care, and their acupuncture service is amazing!! They also provide periodic medical outreach events, offering free medical, dental and acupuncture services.

As a donor and volunteer since 2007, I appreciate Tzu Chi providing this platform to volunteer my time and donate to causes that I believe in. I'm happy to say that as of 7/2/20, it has donated over $5.3 million worth of much-needed personal protective equipment to over 1000 frontline healthcare institutions.

4

ilovemytree Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/04/2020

I am happy to be a part of Tzu Chi for helping others.
One heart and peaceful harmony.

4

MaryKeh Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/04/2020

I have been join this Tzu Chi Medical Foundation as a full time volunteer over 20 years , with my husband .
We feel so grateful to have the opportunity to learn how to become to a better person . More over we learned how to serve people with compassion .

4

wk51 Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/04/2020

It is a wonderful faith based volunteer organization. I am a patient, a volunteer and a donor in this organization. Their services are great including primary care, dental services and even acupuncture services. The providers are very kind and profession. The staffs are nice and helpful.

4

mkuo Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/02/2020

I was introduced by a friend to volunteer at the Tzu Chi Medical Foundation. Not only the staff but also the medical practitioners are super friendly and pay much attention to the needs of patients regardless whether they are insured, under-insured or uninsured. They have three health centers located at Alhambra, South El Monte and Wilmington to provide medical, dental and acupuncture services. The health centers are clean and hygienic; they also provide health education workshops during weekends. Really appreciate the volunteering opportunity with them and be able to help!

3

tingg General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

06/02/2020

Their clinic staff are very helpful and friendly. The dental director took care of my mom who needs dental care doesn't have insurance. She recovers well. Thank you so much!

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