Healthcare isn't a luxury. Those of us with health insurance go to sleep each night with security of knowing if we need to go to the doctor, we're covered. Shouldn't everyone have that same comfort?. The Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, Inc., is a volunteer nonprofit organization providing free primary and preventive medical care to low-income working people in Bergen County without insurance or the means to pay for care.
BVMI is the only state-licensed ambulatory care facility in the county that offers free healthcare for individuals earning up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines who do not have health insurance. BVMI's newsletter the "Checkup" is published 3 times a year and is filled with inspiring stories about our patients, our volunteers, and our donors.
BVMI is the only state-licensed ambulatory care facility in the county that offers free healthcare for individuals earning up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines who do not have health insurance. BVMI's newsletter the "Checkup" is published 3 times a year and is filled with inspiring stories about our patients, our volunteers, and our donors.
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In 2001, Sam Cassell, an internist in Fair Lawn, retired from active practice. He did all the things that you are supposed to do when you retire - read books, joined the Y, played bridge and traveled. While on a trip to the Far East, he was instrumental in arranging for a young Vietnamese girl to get free medical treatment in the US.
When you support BVMI monthly, you ensure that we are getting the refills we need so we can in turn provide the care that our patients need. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the dedicated volunteers and staff who live out the Culture of Caring every day. Come for a tour and let us show you what you're helping to make possible!
Powered by passionate volunteers, BVMI meets the medical needs of low-income, working, uninsured adults in Bergen County by providing free, comprehensive, patient-centered primary healthcare. To improve the health and well-being of those we serve, reduce the use of hospital emergency services, and serve as a model of improving access to healthcare through volunteerism.
BVMI is governed by a Board of Trustees. They provide strategic oversight and direction for BVMI, and ensure adequate resources to provide care to patients. Professor of Nursing, Assistant Dean in Charge of Nursing Programs, Ramapo College of New Jersey. Author, "Secrets from the Sofa;" Retired psychologist; Diplomat in Clinical Psychology; Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Psychology.
From our newest hires to staff members who helped open our doors in 2009, we are singularly focused on providing excellent care to BVMI patients. No matter their area of responsibility, every employee is dedicated to making sure that BVMI is a warm and nurturing medical home.
Working along side our passionate volunteers, our staff ensures continuity of care, compliance with medical standards and regulatory agencies, organizational sustainability, and so much more.If you are interested in joining our team in a clinical or non-clinical position, please visit Indeed.com to see a list of available jobs.
Working along side our passionate volunteers, our staff ensures continuity of care, compliance with medical standards and regulatory agencies, organizational sustainability, and so much more.If you are interested in joining our team in a clinical or non-clinical position, please visit Indeed.com to see a list of available jobs.
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Manuel Stark
Dec 14, 2018
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