Step One - Identify Target Communities
Use local data or partnerships to find areas most affected by Medicaid cuts.
Prioritize neighborhoods with high uninsured rates and limited clinic access.
Reach out to local schools, churches, community centers, or libraries to secure pop-up clinic sites.
Contact local medical schools, nursing programs, and universities to invite students.
Reach out to retired healthcare professionals through alumni networks or professional groups.
Recruit general community volunteers for support roles like check-in, setup, translation, and outreach.
Step Three: Advertise the Clinic
Use flyers, social media, texting trees, and word of mouth to spread the word.
Partner with schools and churches to send out announcements in newsletters or service bulletins.
Emphasize: free care, no insurance or ID required, walk-ins welcome.
Welcome patients, keep lines moving, and ensure comfort and safety.
Provide care (medical, mental health, dental, etc.) and refer patients to local resources if needed.
Offer health education, wellness tips, or short workshops while people wait.
Build consistent clinic schedules in the same neighborhoods.
Train new volunteers and community members to lead.
Expand to more neighborhoods as capacity grows.