Patrick’s Story
Healthcare
Over 10 years ago, Patrick was working full-time for a medical supply company that helped to set up The Free Clinic. He had no idea one day he would be a patient there.
Through the company he worked for, Patrick had health insurance and a good paycheck but during COVID-19, life changed.
Patrick and his dad, whom he took care of, both caught the COVID-19 virus. Patrick’s father lost his life from complications with the illness and amidst that grief, Patrick also lost his job, and consequently, his medical insurance and the ability to financially support himself.
COVID-19 had long-term effects on Patrick’s health. Now uninsured and with a limited income, Patrick was in need of a solution that would provide the medical help and lifesaving medications he required. This is when he remembered the services of The Free Clinic. He arrived at the clinic unsure if he would qualify for its services but was quickly met with relief as he found that the mission of the clinic was specifically for a patient in his situation.
Because of the medical clinic, Patrick was learning that financially living day to day or going without a vital prescription was not going to be necessary anymore. Patrick’s health had suffered more than it should have because this is how he had been living. He was in dire need of consistent medication to keep his body stable and through The Free Clinic, he was able to receive just that.
Because of Patrick’s medical struggles brought on by COVID, he is still unable to have a job and utilizes The Free Clinic to help with his vital medications. Through the help of The Free Clinic, he is able to use the remaining funds from his limited income to purchase food, pay bills and even save a little bit for his future. His healthcare is taken care of, and he credits the medical clinic with saving his life.