Free Clinic of Southwest Washington
Hospitals and Health CareWashington, United States51-200 Employees
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington operates as a community health provider in Vancouver, Washington, delivering free medical and dental care alongside preventive services, immunizations, diabetes and vision care, and coordination of specialty and oral health services for uninsured residents. It relies on an all-volunteer medical team to offer essential care to individuals who lack access to affordable services, aiming to reduce barriers to care and address unmet health needs in the region. Established in 1990 by Dr. Sam Beall and Father Ed Rankin, the clinic is the largest walk-in, urgent-care free clinic in the state and operates as a community-supported organization without federal or state funding. The organization serves a broad set of uninsured community members and provides more than 6,000 free medical and dental encounters each year, supported by local partnerships and volunteers. A recent development noted is a collaboration with Aetta Architects to renovate the facility, expanding exam and dental spaces and improving the reception and staff areas.