What is the Hands Clinic?
The Hands Clinic is the only free and charitable clinic in St. Lucie County. Opened on October 25, 2010, we are currently the medical home for more than 1,600 low-income, uninsured adults aged 19 to 64.
What services does hands offer?
HANDS of St. Lucie County’s state-of-the-art vision screening provides patients with an on-site Ophthalmologist or Optometrist or with a referral for basic eye exams to more complex issues such as cataracts and glaucoma. HANDS’ volunteer Psychologist will see qualified patients as needed for counseling.
What is hands of St Lucie County?
On Oct. 24, 2010, the dreams of opening a free medical facility for uninsured residents of St. Lucie County became a reality when HANDS officially opened. HANDS of St. Lucie County is a registered 501 (c)3, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the medical and dental needs of the growing uninsured population.
What is the quality of care at hands on medicine?
Patients at Hands On Medicine have an expectation, set by precedent, for a very high quality of care. We as your primary care clinic have this same expectation. However, it is impossible to meet the same standards we have in the past.
Is Hands On Medicine a difficult year?
To say this has been a difficult year is to understate the obvious. As the Medical Director and Founder of Hands On Medicine, I wanted to reach out specifically to acknowledge the exceptional challenges we have all experienced, sometimes together and others in times in solitude. You are resilient and nothing short of amazing!
Is Moderna available for minors?
Hands On Medicine now has limited supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This is a two-dose vaccine, and it is not currently available for minors. Please give us a call to schedule your vaccination appointment! We are prioritizing established patients of Hands On Medicine.
Can you telemedicate with PCP?
Please call and make a telemedicine appointment with your PC P if you have COVID-19 symptoms. We will assess your symptoms and guide you through the next steps. While you are waiting for your appointment please isolate yourself to protect others.
Is Hands On Medicine compatible with the clinic?
Due to recent updates to our medical record system, the system we used for our reminders is now incompatible with the clinic and they have therefore unexpectedly dropped us. We have called, emailed, and researched many other systems, but unfortunately, nothing else is compatible.
Is Hands On Medicine open?
Hands On Medicine continues to remain open 5 days a week. We are seeing patients via telemedicine and in-person, if needed. We are, however, temporarily closed to new patients (other than new additions to existing families). We continue to COVID test in the drive-thru and treat our COVID-positive patients. We are tracking all positive patients for long-term symptoms. If you have had COVID and your PCP (primary care provider) is not aware, please call the clinic for a telemedicine appointment.
Dedication
Welcome to Idaho’s largest, independent orthopedic practice dedicated to problems of the hand, wrist, and elbow. We are committed to helping to control medical costs and now have a procedure room where minor surgeries can be performed, avoiding a costly facility fee.
Experience
Our physicians are board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons. We are using the latest technical advances in hand and upper extremity care.
Specialized
We specialize in the treatment of diverse problems of the upper extremity ranging from trigger fingers and carpal tunnel syndromes to elbow joint replacement as well as sports injuries, fracture management, industrial accidents and work-related problems.
Compassion
Our goal is to provide individualized treatment for each patient in a comprehensive, caring, and compassionate setting.
