Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic of the Cascades is a non-profit medical clinic serving low income, uninsured families in Deschutes County, Oregon. We care for people who do not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or Medicare and have no insurance of any kind. We do this by engaging volunteer doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, interpreters and other community members who have a passion for our mission and demonstrate the culture of caring and kindness on which the VIM Clinic was founded.
The "Culture of Caring" is the heart and soul
of our clinic. It is based on an ethical standard in medicine
that was once practiced and seems rare these days. We believe
in the inherent worthiness and dignity of each person and
do our best to demonstrate kindness, respect and patience
in all of our interactions. We care for people, not only their
illness. We do not judge our patients because of their circumstances
but encourage and teach them to improve their own health,
as best they can. We recognize the strengths of those in need
and respect their dignity. We seek to heal not only physical
illnesses, but also the injury caused by bias, isolation or
indifference.
Thank You,
Christine!
After six years
as Executive Director, Christine Winters has resigned.
We wish her the very best in her future endeavors and thank
her for the incredible work she has done to help those in
need in Deschutes County.
Welcome
Kat Mastrangelo!
April 1, 2008 will be
Kat's first day as Executive Director of VIM. Several
receptions will be held in the upcoming weeks to introduce
Kat to our supporters and friends. If you would like
to attend, please call Kim at 585-9006.
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