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Bringing hope and healthcare to the uninsured

The Navegantes Program Was Featured in Blue Cross Blue Shield RI’s Annual Report 2011 In 2007, a group of local healthcare providers founded Clinica Esperanza/ Hope Clinic to provide free care to the uninsured, with a focus on the Hispanic population. “We were interested … Continue reading

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First Birthday Celebration for Clinica Esperanza / Hope Clinic

Saturday May 7th, 2011 – 12 noon to 1:30 PM Program Agenda 12:00 Arrivals and tour of the completed clinic 12:30 – 12:40 Welcome remarks by Dr. Anne De Groot, Medical Director 12:40 – 12:45 Providence Mayor Taveras 12:45 – … Continue reading

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Clinica Esperanza mourns the passing of Dr. Elihu S. Wing Jr.

WING, DR. ELIHU S., JR., 89, a widely-respected physician, devoted medical missionary, and loving family man, died peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday, April 10, 2011, after an extended illness. He was the husband of Emma Sue (Brown) Wing. … Continue reading

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Free Clinic for Uninsured

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Open House Health Fair – March 26th

Free Health Screens: Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar/Cholesterol Check ALL TAXI DRIVERS/RESTAURANT/FACTORY AND UNEMPLOYED WORKERS ARE WELCOME. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, JUST WALK IN! When: March 26th, 2011 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 AM to 12 noon Location: 60 Valley  Street Suite 104   Providence, … Continue reading

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In Memory of cab driver #13 “Freddy”

We will be offering: FREE BlOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS (THIS TEST COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE) When: February 16, 2011 (Wednesday) Time: 6:30 pm-8:00pm Location: 60 Valley Street suite 104 Providence, RI 02909 (401) 347-9093 (401) 649-9683 The clinic is located in … Continue reading

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Freddy Fund and free BP Screen for Taxi Drivers

Clinica Esperanza has started a “Freddy Fund” for patients who cannot pay lab fees and are ineligible for free care, and will do free blood pressure screening for taxi cab drivers on January 12th, in honor of patient Freddy M. Walk ins (who are taxi cab drivers) will g Continue reading

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December 2010 – Matching Gift Offered by Clinica Supporter

Donate the Gift of Health! During the month of December, 2010, we are lucky to have two dedicated supporters of Clinica Esperanza who are matching your gift! If you make a donation today, your gift will be doubled, up to … Continue reading

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Big Yellow Clinic Welcomes Friends and Supporters on Nov 17

News Flash! It’s big, it’s yellow, and it is open! The permanent site to Clinica Esperanza is now open. This is the moment we’ve been working so hard to achieve. Come see us at Suite 104, 60 Valley Street. We … Continue reading

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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

Join us in celebrating their accomplishments . . .YWCA Northern Rhode Island Gave “Women of Achievement Awards” to “Friend of the Clinic” Barbara Fields of LISC and Navegantes Coordinator Vinnie Velazquez The YWCA honored philanthropic women – women who have … Continue reading

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