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HealthFinders Director The
HealthFinders Collaborative has only one paid staff member, the
Clinic Director. The Director handles the day-to-day operations
of the clinic, Angie Koch was appointed to the position in March 2005. Ms. Koch is bilingual in English and Spanish. Volunteers from the Medical and Social Work Professions All of the medical care in the HealthFinders clinic is provided by licensed medical professionals – physicians and nurses. At present two physicians act as co-medical directors for the clinic. The clinic is staffed by the following volunteers each night of service: one medical provider, one nurse, one interpreter and one receptionist. HealthFinders provides orientation for all clinic volunteer positions. Social workers also provide volunteer services for clinic patients, as needed. Currently we are seeking volunteers for all positions. Please contact Angie Koch for more information at 507-330-4031 (Faribault) or 507-663-0134 (Northfield) or email at koch.angelica@healthfindersmn.org Other Volunteers Student volunteers from St. Olaf College’s nursing program help design educational programs. Community members from Faribault and Northfield, as well as students from both St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges, volunteer for fundraising activities. As the various HealthFinders programs grow, additional opportunities for community volunteers will be identified. Referral Resources HealthFinders draws upon an active network of referral resources, including county officials, social service agencies, community action groups, churches and schools. |
screening patients, assuring eligibility and setting up appointments;
and recruiting and scheduling the volunteer staff of medical professionals,
social workers, receptionists and interpreters.| © 2006 HealthFinders Collaborative |