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Free medical care for the underserved in Clarksdale, Mississippi
The Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre
The Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Medical Centre in Clarksdale opened in June 2019. Since its inauguration, the clinic has blossomed into a caring and compassionate treatment center for the underserved population in Clarksdale and the surrounding communities.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the Clinic switched to tele-health services and remained available to anyone needing medical advice. The clinic now operates full time from 9AM-4PM, five days a week and for half a day on Saturdays.
Holistic Healthcare Approach
The clinic has gained the trust of the local population and has begun to meet other needs of the community. In addition to access to healthcare, the clinic recognized that many patients needed transportation, counseling, and the financial support to purchase their medications.
The holistic approach taken by the clinic treats the entire person instead of individual ailments. This approach is geared towards strengthening the community through compassion and love.
Services Provided
Currently, the Clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care to medically uninsured women of all ages, and children from birth until 18 years of age. Specialty medical care for pulmonary diseases, sleep disturbances, infections, and mental health problems are also provided, either through clinic visits, or via Telehealth virtual visits. Gynecological care is also provided on site, with all labs and imaging ordered being free of cost.