DOCTORS OF THE WORLD ROCKAWAYS FREE CLINIC CLINIC SERVICES
PARTNERS
PRIMARY CARE: Local residents who lack primary and preventative will receive examinations and treatment free of charge. This will include blood draws and specimen collection when necessary for analysis by Quest Diagnostics. In the event of
路 On-site disaster case managers will
COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH EDUCATION: Programming will be conducted after hours by clinic personnel and local collabo-
路 Patients requiring specialized care
such as post-hurricane hygiene and mold remediation. This will spond in the event of another storm.
result of our referral partnership.
60%
of health care providers still remain
partnership with Catholic Charities.
VOLUNTEERS Doctors of the World relies heavily on volunteers as the cornerstone of our programs. The Clinic will rely on a cadre of volunteer doctors and nurses led by a small staff. TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT: help@doctorsoftheworld.org
LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION: One city block from the A train / Q22 and Q53 bus stop at corner
THE ROCKAWAYS
123,332 21% RESIDENTS
20% 13%
LACK HEALTH INSURANCE LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE
27% ARE FOREIGN 27% BORN ARE UNDER EIGHTEEN
ARE OVER SIXTY-FIVE
DOCTORS OF THE WORLD USA is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to vulnerable populations affected by war, natural disasters, disease, famine or poverty. We consider access to health care a fundamental right of all human beings. Our global network has more than 300 programs providing medial care for 1.6 million individuals in 79 countries worldwide. www.doctorsoftheworld.org