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Today is
About SFCCC Partner Clinics
 Ana
Valdes, MD, is St. Anthony Free Medical Clinic's Executive
Director and Medical Director. Dr. Valdes serves as Chair
on SFCCC's Board of Directors. |
| Clinic Profile |
| Name: |
Saint
Anthony Free Medical Clinic |
| Address: |
105-107 Golden Gate
Ave. |
| Cross Street: |
Jones Street |
| Phone: |
(415) 241-8320 |
| Fax: |
(415) 241-8322 |
| Hours: |
Mon, Tu, Thur, Fri 8:00am
- Noon, 1:00pm - 4:30pm; Wed 8:00am - Noon. Offers free drop-in care
on a triage basis, with a line forming thirty minutes prior to opening |
| Fees: |
Free |
| Executive Director: |
Ana Valdes,
MD |
| Medical Director: |
Ana Valdes,
MD |
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History |
| Established: |
1956 |
| Founded By: |
Friar Alfred Boedekker;
In 1950 when Father Alfred Boeddeker founded St. Anthony Dining Room,
he also realized that many of the guests suffered from untreated medical
problems. In order to address these needs, space in the back of the
Dining Room was set aside to provide medical services.
Beginning in September, 1956, the volunteer physicians and nurses
of St. Joseph's Hospital began to offer services two days a week.
As needs and resources expanded, the services also expanded. This
volunteer arrangement continued until St. Joseph's closed in 1979.
Following his retirement from San Francisco Department of Public Health
in 1977, Dr. Francis J. Curry became the first Medical Director. The
services continued to grow and St. Anthony Free Medical Clinic now
offers general family medicine, a pediatric clinic, podiatry, immunizations,
mental health services, health screening an in-house dispensary, an
on-site lab and many other services.
The clinic evolved into its current state as a result of organizational
collaborations, vision and commitment, and the support of generous
donors, staff and volunteers. St. Anthony Foundation Medical Clinic
carries our the mission of "restoring health hope and human dignity."
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Philosophy |
| Mission: |
In the spirit of the
Gospel our mission is to feed, heal, shelter and clothe the needy,
empower the homeless, and, together with those we serve, promote a
social order in which all persons flourish. |
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Services |
| Target Population:
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Homeless,
low-income, uninsured, 55 & under, children, residents of San
Francisco. All welcome.
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| Number of Clients:
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Over 3,500 per year |
| Services Provided:
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Primary care, urgent
care, pediatrics, podiatry, immunizations, HIV medical care and testing,
pregnancy testing, smoking cissation, health education and outreach. |
| Programs: |
Other programs of
the St. Anthony Foundation include St. Anthony's dining room, Clothing
and Furniture Program, Harsh Weather Drop-In, Senior Outreach and
Support Services, Social Work Center, Madonna Residence, Marian Residence
for Women, St. Anthony Farm, Covenant House and the Employment program.
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| Managed Care Clinic:
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No |
| Languages Spoken:
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Spanish, Cantonese,
Vietnamese, Lao, Mien, Thai, French, Russian, Hindi, and Gujarat. |
| Medical Staff Demographics:
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6 Physicians;
2 Nurse Practitioner; 4 Registered Nurses; 3 Medical Assistants; 1
DPM (Podiatrist); 2 therapists |
| Directions to the clinic:
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Muni bus lines 6,
7, 71, 9, F to 6th and Market |
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