Markquart Gives Back – CV Free Clinic & Open Door Clinic

Dec 18, 2014

Free Clinic Eau Claire

The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic in Eau Claire and the Open Door Clinic of Chippewa Falls Provide basic health services to members in our community with no reasonable health care alternative.

The clinics were established by medical personnel and community members who saw a need for affordable basic health care alternatives in the Chippewa Valley. With help from local businesses, churches, hospitals and neighbors, the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic opened in 1997 and the Open Door Clinic in 2005. Since then, the number of patients each clinic sees has grown drastically over the years, providing them with everything from exams and lab testing to x-rays and specialty care.

First and foremost, both clinics aim to take the financial burden off people that come in so that they don’t have to choose between putting dinner on the table and getting their health care needs met. They also strive to promote ideal health and prevent illness, disease and disability within the Chippewa Valley.

Aside from basic health care, the clinics also offer assistance to those needing to sign up for BadgerCare and the Affordable Care Act. For people with health care needs that can’t be met by the clinic, they are redirected to other resources in the Chippewa Valley.

What keeps the clinics running are volunteers, as well as donations from local businesses and community members. If you are in need of health care, or would like to donate your time or money, check out the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic or Open Door Clinic’s websites for more information and make a difference today.

>> Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Website
>> Open Door Clinic Website