Company Profile
Americares Foundation, Inc.
Company Overview
Americares is a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 85 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit americares.org.
Company History
Americares founder Bob Macauley opened our first clinic in 1994 to expand access to care for the working poor.
Over the years, our program has grown to become the largest free clinic network in the state with four locations serving nearly 2,000 patients annually. Today, our clinics in Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford are a lifeline for low-income uninsured residents from across Fairfield County.
We care for patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions, as well as provide treatment for minor injuries and sudden illnesses like the flu. Without our services, many would rely on emergency rooms for primary care services – or worse – delay care until they have a medical emergency. Over the years, 28,000 of our neighbors in need have received free health care services valued at $165 million from our clinics and community partners.
Supported by local philanthropy, our clinics are an example of a community coming together to help patients in need.
Our clinics are supported by volunteer doctors, nurses, interpreters and administrative help, and draw on the resources of community hospitals, laboratories, specialists and pharmacies to ensure comprehensive outpatient care. Patients receive essential prescription medications at little or no charge through Patient Assistance Programs, donated medicines and our relationships with local pharmacies.
Americares Free Clinics is a member of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics and licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
Benefits
Pets Insurance
Long-term Care Insurance
Critical, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Professional Development Fund
Generous Paid PTO with Vacation and Personal Days
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