The Doctor's Pavillion on Alaska Ave. is the home of the West Plains Christian Clinic. (ORN Photo)
(West Plains) – The West Plains Christian Clinic celebrated its second anniversary on July 8, which was the night the clinic opened its doors for the first time to the medically uninsured. Clinic Administrator Jo Blackburn sat down with us to share the history of the establishment and how the clinic works:
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The clinic has been extremely successful over the last two years, so much so that they are creating two working dentist spaces to become part of the clinic. However there will be a need for more volunteers and supplies to continue the efforts of the clinic:
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Blackburn also shares that the clinic would have never been possible if it wasn’t for the volunteers that gave their time and effort to keep the place running:
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If anyone is interested in volunteering or contributing money, medicine, or supplies to the clinic, call 417-256-9722, or feel free to stop by the clinic which is located in the Doctor Pavilion 1115 Alaska Street, Suite 212 West Plains, MO 65775.