The Roberts Clinic expands access to free medical services
ALBANY, Ga. – The Roberts Clinic is broadening its reach to offer free medical services to the residents of southwest Georgia.
Since 2018, Dr. Phillip Roberts and his dedicated team of volunteers have been rendering providing medical services to uninsured adults residing in southwest Georgia with a focus on expansion and a steadfast commitment to enhancing community health and well-being, Dr. Roberts extends a warm invitation to the community to collaborate in creating a lasting, positive impact.
“Well, we’ve been working with the Dougherty County Health Department for many years, but then we loss funding. And, then, we opened up the volunteer free clinic about five years ago to take care of people who were uninsured and low income, providing free care,” said Dr. Phillip Roberts, M.D.
Among the dedicated clinicians who have joined Dr. Roberts in this endeavor is Dr. John Ricketson, who brings a wealth of experience, having practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Albany for 36 years.
Dr. Roberts elaborates on the critical contributions towards maintaining the clinic…
“Well, we don’t get any government funding. Were funded completely by private contributions. The people here in the clinic contribute, and the health department board also contributes. So, we are strictly private donations,” said Dr. Phillip Roberts, M.D.
Dr. Roberts proceeds to offer insights into the array of services provided and discusses the criteria for eligibility.
“We provide services, mainly chronic disease management and evaluation. We also provide laboratory services. And, that’s free to the patients. So, free laboratory service, administering medications. And, we provide low-cost prescriptions for patients, for individuals who have no ability to pay, not even a $5 prescription. We do have a contract with Medi Save Pharmacy and we pay those bills from our resources, but we try to limit that to people who are absolutely unable to pay,” said Dr. Phillip Roberts, M.D.
De’Andra Jacobs reporting.
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