January 13, 2025
Dear Friends of the Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic:
Thank you for your continued support and interest in the mission of the Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic to provide primary medical treatment to persons ages 18-64 in our community who do not have health insurance or cannot afford their high deductible or co-insurance.
In 2024, BWIC provided 223 free patient visits. There were 85 new patient visits accounting for 38% of total visits, with the remaining representing patients who had been seen at least once. Patients seen at the Clinic ranged in age from 18 years old to over 65. Although a majority of patients were from Windham County, 8% were New Hampshire residents. Many of our patients are employed but do not have adequate healthcare insurance. BWIC provided care for 82 patients who worked for 50 different employers.
The Clinic continues to operate only on Tuesday evening from 5:00pm to 6:30pm on a first come, first serve basis. BWIC continues with 1-2 providers on duty and patient visits averaging less than 10 on Tuesday evenings. Jeanne Seymour, our administrator and only paid staff member, continues to coordinate Clinic operations. She is complemented by a pool of volunteers on Tuesday evening which includes medical providers, nurses, clerical staff, and screening staff. Our dedicated volunteers are the strength of our organization.
In 2024, the Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic welcomed Wellness Works to our location. They are leasing our space when the Clinic is not open. Wellness Works is an Occupation Health and Wellness Nursing Company.
Our 2024 annual appeal to the community again raised over $12,000 this year. We are proud of the community support the Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic continues to receive. Our appeal will fund an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and contribute to funding a new roof on our building at 191 Clark Avenue.
The Board of Directors continues to meet and work on goals established in our strategic plan.
• Goal A: Focus our mission on medical services for persons age 18-64 with no insurance or high deductibles.
• Goal B: Secure improved space for the Clinic.
• Goal C: Raise Community Awareness of who we are.
• Goal D: Build a sustainable financial base.
• Goal E: Develop a sustainable board structure.
As always I would like ot thank the individuals, local businesses, churches and other organizations for their continued support and interest in our services throughout the year; and especialy thank our administrator Jeanne Seymour, my fellow board members and the volunteers working at hte clinic for their time, expertise and dedication, because without you the Brattleboro Walk-In Clinic could not continue ot provide care to those in need.
Sincerely,
Andrew Miller, President