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the free clinics around Virginia to see how each one operated. She culled ideas from each one, and now seems to be running an extremely efficient office at the clinic in Fauquier.
Though some people may think that the clinic is similar to a county health department, Ms. Coit says, “We try not to duplicate what is at the health department.”
The free clinic concentrates on treating illnesses, rather than being a source of preventive care. The , staff, however, does spend a lot of time with clients explaining their illnesses and what to do about them. Ms. Coit said, “We emphasize patient education at the clinic. The nurses play a big role about educating people at the clinic.”
The most common illnesses treated at the clinic are high blood pressure, diabetes, pulmonary diseases (asthma, bronchitis), and urinary tract infections. Clients who have sexually transmitted diseases or require a pap smear are referred to other clinics.
Clients who require specialized care are referred to specialists located mostly in Warrenton, where a doctor will see them in their office at no charge.
Thirty doctors and 20 nurses volunteer their services at the clinic.
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