Point Washington Medical Clinic is a ministry of Point Washington United Methodist Church, a 501c3, and is located in the Stephens Center behind the sanctuary at the church. While the clinic does accept donations, which are tax-deductible, there is no charge for treatment, and insurance is not required.
Dr. Patsy Vargo and Hillary Glenn, DNP, ARNP, the visionaries behind the clinic, are the physicians on duty and the clinic is also served by several volunteer nurses. In addition to the full volunteer medical staff, the clinic has several assisting in translation, check-in, and health education.
“We strive to deliver quality medical care in a safe, non-traditional setting,” said Vargo.
“All ages are accepted. No documents, no pay statements, no insurance, no problem.”
Glenn said it is a privilege to be able to provide her series to the community.
“I believe it adds so much value to an already unique and welcoming area such as Point Washington,” she said. “We hope to see, serve and connect with our surrounding neighbors through this new outreach.”
The clinic will treat simple, straightforward, non-emergent ailments such as hypertension; diabetes; simple lacerations (tetanus can be given when indicated); simple infections of the ears, sinuses, and lungs; and seasonal allergies. The clinic will also offer required and preventative services such as school and sports physicals. Efforts have been made to procure medications that are reasonably priced. Emergency, life-threatening ailments will be referred to the appropriate emergency room. Narcotics or controlled substances will not be dispensed.
The clinic is located at 1290 N. Co Hwy 395 in Point Washington. It is currently open on Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Efforts will be made to continue exams until all patients have been seen.
