Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic Inc
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Medical Clinic
Providing underserved Charlotte County Residents semi urgent, primary health care and wellness services. Hours of Operation 9am-8pm / Monday-Friday.
Pharmacy
The Pharmacy is located within the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic is available to residents of Charlotte County who are in financial need, and unable to pay for prescription medication. Applicants must prove household expenses equal or exceed income. Upon qualification, our state-licensed pharmacy provides a 30-day fill while a designated Volunteer Patient Advocate applies to pharmaceutical manufacturers for a patient to be enrolled in their Compassionate Care Program, so patients can receive their medication free of charge for as long as needed. No controlled substances prescribed.
VBA is the only No Cost Pharmacy provider for the uninsured in Charlotte County . Our patients represent the following:45% of Charlotte County population is between 40-69 years of age. VBA patients are uninsured and typically: Too young for Medicare, Recently unemployed, Not eligible for Medicaid, Needing immediate Pharmacy services. The "working poor" who slip through the cracks.
Where we work
Accreditations
Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments Accreditation 2017
Awards
Affiliations & memberships
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce 2010
CLIA-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 2016
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce 2010
United Way Member Agency 2010
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
TO PROVIDE NO-COST, VOLUNTEER MEDICAL, PHARMACY, AND WELLNESS
SERVICES TO THE UNDER-SERVED IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY
The VBA primarily goals are to:
• Prevent the progression of serious disease by early intervention
• Encourage a commitment to good health and wellness by all its patients
• Provide the educational tools and one-on-one personal support that empowers people to make and keep long-term lifestyle
changes
The core vision and philosophy of the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic is to assure that every uninsured, underinsured, and economically disadvantaged Charlotte County resident receives quality care with dignity regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
2012-2014
OBJECTIVES
1. Create structured annual giving campaign strategy that diversifies revenue streams and
builds sustainable, loyal funding sources, particularly individual giving.
2. Leverage economies of scale and resources through the identification of innovative
partnerships that provide mutual mission fulfillment, greater operational efficiencies,
and financial benefits.
3. Tie funding opportunities to strategic program objectives and make sure all programs
are underwritten in advance.
4. Address feasibility of a capital expansion, and secure majority of funds required to
proactively address the current aging 3,000 sq. foot trailer that not only limits the ability
of the clinic and pharmacy to meet community needs, but is highly vulnerable to severe
weather.
5. Design, create, and effectively integrate best practices policies and procedures
regarding accounting, reporting, risk management, Board roles and responsibilities,
quality control, employee/volunteer management, and electronic medical records.
6. Invest in health wellness programs and services as core to the VBA mission and strategy
of prevention.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
VBA Strengths:
Secure Staff, CEO & Volunteers & Board & Organization
EHR- amazing charts
Variety of services offered
Hours offers/ right place/right time
Compassion
On mission
Accessible
Virginia B. Andes Foundation
Flexible
Community support and partnerships
Set up for growth
Variety of services
Unique Model combination: Free clinic/pharmacy
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
1. Created levels of giving with focus on “Pacesetter” lead annual gifts, ($1,000+) and
increased individual giving.
2. Forged major innovative public/private partnerships and designed major State
collaboration grant strategy resulting in $350,000+ in support of the effective
management of primary, episodic, and emergency care community resources.
3. Secured 100% funding to advance strategic program and mission objectives, including but not limited to the following:
b) Breast Health Initiative – Susan G. Komen $260,000 (2 year grant period)
c) Conversion to all electronic health records, including software, training and staff; and, upgrade of pharmacy resources - Bon Secours Foundation $107,000
4. Recruited VBA ad hoc community leadership committee to assess feasibility
of much-needed physical site expansion: Secured initial $750,000 capital gift toward expansion.
5. Purchased, Renovated and Successfully Opened New Clinic and Pharmacy located at
21297 - B Olean Blvd Port Charlotte, Florida 33952 in 2012, which was the core
Objective since 2009.
6. Achieved balanced budget and created $95,000 emergency reserve fund.
7. Reorganized staff and volunteer structure.
8. Instituted accounting practices with monthly reporting.
9. Instituted policies, procedures, and manual for employees and volunteers.
10. Conducted 2013 strategic fundraising retreat.
11. Launched Future Fund annual campaign with focus on sustainability, and raised over $125K by July 2013.
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Operations
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Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic Inc
Board of directorsas of 09/06/2019
Mr. Bill Hawley
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Term: 2018 - 2020
Mrs. Laura Amendola
Wealthcare4Widows & Amendola Financial Group
Term: 2018 - 2020
Vance Wright- Browne
Florida Cancer Specialists
Bill Hawley
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Kathy Robinson
Centennial Bank
Michael Grant
Ambitrans
Phyllis Walker
McCrory Law Firm
Laura Amendola
Raymond James Financial
Donna Cardenas
Port Charlotte Florist Qwner
Robin Bayne
Retired VP Business Professional
Geurt Peet
Millennium Physician Group
Brian Presley
Presley Financial Services
Kristin Cardona
Life Care Punta Gorda
Debra Clark, RN
CNO Bayfront Health Port Charlotte