2. Authors: Kristie Bruesch, Holly Ehrke, Audra Parmer, Tamara Ruiz, Karen Short NURS 440 – FALL 2011 FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

3. A non-profit healthcare clinic providing free healthcare services to those underinsured and uninsured in the Cheboygan area

4. Assessment External Environment Limited access to care o Cheboygan Memorial Hospital o Northern Free Clinic Poverty Unemployment Lack of health care resources Internal Environment Funding o BCBS Grant Volunteers Location Services Supplies Education and training

5. To provide compassionate, quality healthcare services to the underinsured and uninsured within the community of Cheboygan

6. 1. We believe all patients should be treated with equality and respect. 2. We believe patient education is a vital component to maintain health and wellness within the community. 3. We believe patients have the right to make informed decisions regarding their health care. 4. We believe in providing quality health care through compassionate volunteers. 5. We believe a community is needed to sustain health and wellness.

7. Provide excellent healthcare for the underinsured/uninsured of Cheboygan Improve the safety, quality, affordability and accessibility of health care to the community Promote health and wellness by educating our patients Maintain a schedule to provide competent volunteers Remain economically viable on an on-going basis Establish a relationship in the community with primary, secondary, and tertiary based healthcare

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