Scopes for Hope 2010

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The Clinic Is Moving

Please note, effective January 10, 2010, the clinic will be located at a new facility. The new address is:

17611 E. U.S. Highway 24, Suite 103
Independence, MO 64056

Current Hours of Operation

Tuesday evenings 6-9 By Appointment Only*
Fourth Friday of the month 9-12 AM By Appointment Only*

*To make an appointment contact the message line at 816-404-6455.

Diabetes Drop-In Group
Fourth Friday of the month 8-9 AM
Fourth Tuesday of the month 6-6:45 PM

To arrange for a tour, please contact Dr. Bridget McCandless at bmmcca@comcast.net

News and Information

• Jackson County Free Health Clinic E-Newsletter
  The Jackson County Free Health Clinic is offering a free electronic newsletter to people who wish to stay up-to-date with the clinic and it's developments. To sign up for the newsletter fill out the form on Newsletter Sign-Up Page.

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  Governor Blunt Declares MO Association of Free Clinics Week
  The Missouri Association of Free Health Clinics was recognized on April 9, 2007. This week was declared the Missouri Association of Free Clinics Week by Governor Matt Blunt. Click here to see the proclamation.

• Walt Bodine Show
  Dr. Bridget McCandless was a guest on the Walt Bodine Show. The panel discussed the challenges facing uninsured diabetics in the region. Listen to the program (MP3 Format)

• Cerner Features Clinic
  Cerner Corporation is examining ways to use computer services to impact the issues surrounding patients who lack adequate health insurance. The feature article discusses Jackson County Free Health Clinic as one approach to solve this problem. The article focuses on the medical home provided and the outcomes that generates. View the article (PDF Format)

• Kappa Epsilon Recognized
  The work of the Kappa Epsilon service sorority was recognized for its years of service to the Clinic. Members have provided thousands of hours of time to file applications for donated medications from pharmaceutical companies. KE along with 4 other groups from UMKC were named to the first United States President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Role.

• National Kidney Foundation Recognizes Clinic
  The Jackson County Free Health Clinic was recently given a letter of commendation for the work of early detection and prevention of kidney disease in high risk populations.

• Regional Health Care Initiative
  Dr. McCandless is participating in a strategic planning group to address issues in the Metro facing the uninsured. This project is to work to increase access to prevention, primary care and specialty services to vulnerable populations. Learn more about the initiative

Patient Qualifications

• Those with chronic medical illness (e.g. Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Asthma)
• Adults over the age of 18
• Patients without health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid
• Limited Income