Volunteers in Medicine

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Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) provides healthcare to low-income, working adults who live in Central Oregon and have no medical insurance or means to pay for care. We use a community approach, where dedicated in-clinic volunteers and local medical partners collaborate to provide patients with necessary primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, and mental health care Our patients are working members of our community and have included construction tradespeople, hospitality workers, small business owners, landscapers, ranchers, bicycle mechanics, home health care workers, daycare providers, cosmetologists, and retail workers, just to name a few VIM’s patients are ages 19 to 64 The majority have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and/or mental health diagnoses. All of these conditions are manageable with medical oversight and access to care.

This is where our community comes in. At VIM, patient costs are funded by donations from local and regional individual, corporate and foundation supporters Because of the dedicated efforts of our volunteers, every $1 raised is leveraged into $2.07, generating over $155 million in care since we opened in 2004.

There are many ways to become involved with VIM – as a patient, volunteer, community medical partner, or donor. Our work is far-reaching, positively affecting employees, employers, families, and other local support services If you’re looking to feel appreciated, VIM is the place to be! “Thank you” is the phrase we hear most often It is also the phrase we say most frequently, knowing that so many people give from their hearts to make our community a better place for all We invite you to join us.

VIM receives nonprofit status from IRS

A HISTORY OF VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Signed

VIM opens clinic doors at current location

ACA Enrollment and Medicaid Expansion

VIM Charitable Pharmacy becomes licensed

EPIC Implementation (electronic health record)

Community Connect Partner St. Charles Health System

VIM celebrates 20 years in clinic facility!

COVID-19 Pandemic while challenging, not one VIM patient admitted to ICU or died from COVID-19

Along with medically trained in-clinic volunteers, we rely on support from our network of pro-bono medical and dental partners These partners represent many specialties and see patients upon referral from VIM in their own offices and facilities, at no cost. We appreciate the value of partners’ time and willingness to work with us Thus, we carefully rotate patients among pro-bono providers to keep our requests well-balanced throughout the community With everyone doing a little, we can really accomplish a lot!

For more information about our Pro-bono partner program email us at info@vim-cascades org.

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VOLUNTEER AT VIM

Who Volunteers at VIM?

Our volunteers range in age from 18 to 84 and are a mix of medical professionals, community members and students

What's the process?

All volunteers submit an application online, participate in an intake phone call to match skills and interest to an opportunity, and once accepted, participate in applicable training and orientation to hit the ground running!

How much time does it take?

Many volunteers work one morning, afternoon or evening each week for a four-hour shift. Some volunteers work more, some work less, dependent on their availability and volunteer role

Follow the QR Code to learn more!

By becoming a member of VIM’s monthly giving campaign, you'll join a dedicated community of supporters who are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of underserved and uninsured people across Central Oregon. Your regular monthly contributions provide stable funding source to continue our vital work and expand our impact in the months and years to come.

Joining our Community of Care is easy. Simply follow the QR code or reach out to Courtney for assistance at cgallant@vim-cascades.org.

I’m very thankful for every dollar donated because it eans other people like me have somewhere to go when they need a doctor ”

"I can't believe the help VIM provided at a time when I felt so stuck. It still gets me emotional. Everything just seemed to fall into place and I attribute that to the dedication of the volunteers at VIM "

- Jane, VIM patient

- Raul, VIM patient

g oncerns and, like many of our patients, was diagnosed with prediabetes He enrolled in our Diabetes Wellness Program and worked with Kim Rojas Drew, RN, our Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator Kim helped Omar learn to use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to track his blood sugar throughout the day He said at first anytime it would beep he would worry, but once Kim taught him how to use it he has found the device extremely helpful to understand how his diet and daily activity directly affects his blood sugar levels

Omar also participated in VIM's "Men's Night Out!" health education class and said the opportunity allowed him to be with other men in a space he felt comfortable asking questions about his health and what he could do to improve it He said since going to VIM for his healthcare and managing prediabetes he feels empowered to take charge of his health and isn't afraid to ask questions and learn what he needs to do to address health concerns Omar also shared how his experience with VIM positively impacted his whole family, "We are eating less red meat and salty foods, and more vegetables My wife and I watch healthy recipe videos to learn to make new, healthy recipes for our kids."

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AT VIM

In 2023 VIM was awarded a grant by Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation to launch a robust Diabetes Wellness Program, supporting a patient population over half of which struggle to manage diabetes Our program offers culturally sensitive healthcare and continuous glucose monitoring devices, as well as diabetes education workshops (open to the public), children’s activities led by a local librarian, fun movement activities, and whole-family engagement to build support for better outcomes

“This program is a perfect example of the equitable healthcare outcomes we are achieving at VIM through the dedication of our volunteer doctors, nurses, and pro-bono specialist network,” said executive director, Kat Mastrangelo

VIM’s program is on the leading edge nationally for offering effective treatment for low-income community members VIM scored highest across Coverys applicants because of the clinic’s consistent high-quality outcomes achieved through the systematic and culturally sensitive support for low-income patients “We are providing some of the most effective and comprehensive diabetes services of any free clinic in the U.S.,” said Diabetes RN Care Coordinator Kim Rojas Drew, RN, BSN “We proactively call patients to check on their progress and to provide follow up on education sessions.”

For more information on our Diabetes Wellness Program email us at info@vim-cascades org