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Faith Family Medical Clinic
In the spring of 1999,
Dr. David Gaw and Dr. John Lamb began discussions concerning the feasibility
of opening a family practice medical clinic devoted to serving the primary
healthcare needs of low-income Nashville residents without health insurance.
Their discussions were founded in their individual commitment to serving
others with their skills and experience as physicians. After a number
of overseas missions to treat people in need of healthcare, they decided
that there was also a great need in their own hometown for a medical mission
to those in need of timely quality healthcare. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the
Faith Family Medical Clinic is to provide the low-income residents of
Nashville that do not have health insurance with affordable, quality primary
medical care. The Clinic seeks to bring these Nashville residents a quality
of healthcare that is enjoyed by the more affluent members of the Nashville
community that have health insurance or can afford to pay the high costs
of today's medical care. Overview of Programs, Services and People Served: The main service provided by Faith Family Medical Clinic (FFMC) is primary medical care. FFMC is staffed by physicians and nurses trained in family medicine and provides all family members with the diagnosis and treatment of basic medical conditions. FFMC has a basic x-ray unit for general imaging purposes and a clinical laboratory for basic lab testing. FFMC is also able to dispense medications under the provisions of the State of Tennessee's physician dispensing regulations. FFMC offers health education services in such areas as weight control, smoking cessation, and healthy lifestyle management. Patients with chronic medical conditions such as arthritis and diabetes will receive special education on their specific lifestyle constraints. Patients that require medical expertise beyond the capabilities of FFMC are referred to specialist physicians for on-going medical treatment. FFMC has developed a comprehensive network of area medical providers, including physicians and hospitals that have agreed to accept referrals and provide treatment at little or no cost to the patient. FFMC is open Mondays from 7:30am-5pm; Tuesdays from 7:30am-7pm; Wednesdays from 7:30am-3:30pm; Thursdays from 7:30am-7pm; and Fridays from 7:30am-3:30pm. FFMC is designed to serve low-income families that do not have health insurance. The Clinic is operated on a scheduled appointment basis and will not serve as a walk-in facility. Patients will be asked to provide evidence of employment and level of income. All patients will be expected to pay some portion of the cost of their medical treatment. Fees for patients will be based on their income and the size of their family. Fees range from $10 to $30 and must be paid at the time of the visit by cash, debit or credit card (we do not take checks). Patients that have insurance, qualify for TennCare, or have income above the Clinic's limits will be referred to other providers for their medical care. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT FAITH FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC AT 615-341-0808. :: website by icglink :: |
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The
doctors decided that an existing model that was in place in Memphis, Tennessee,
would be the best approach for serving their own community. The Memphis
clinic, the Church Health Center founded by Dr. Scott Morris, welcomed
Drs. Gaw and Lamb to visit Memphis and learn how to bring a similar facility
to reality in Nashville. After visiting Memphis, Dr. Gaw began to seek
other Nashville leaders to aid him in building a clinic for Nashville.
Dr. Gaw approached Charlie Martin and he agreed to help with the project.
Dr. Lamb approached Baptist Hospital's Board and they agreed to provide
the rent-free use of a freestanding medical office building. In the fall
of 1999, Bill Youree got involved with the project and began to put together
a plan for opening and operating the clinic.