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Dr. Nick Palmer/jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic

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1607 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeFree Clinic
HoursTues: 1:30pm-4:30pm; Thurs: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Phone(515) 266-7622
PaymentFree
Last updatedMay 21, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Free

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Services

Medical

Services described in the directory record: Office visits; Minor procedures; Removal or freezing of skin lesions; Ingrown toenails; Suturing lacerations; Exploring for foreign bodies; Removal of sebaceous cysts

Hours and Appointments

Tues: 1:30pm-4:30pm; Thurs: 5:30pm-8:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

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About this clinic

Jim Ellefson ran a pharmacy for many years at 1607 E. 33rd St. in Des Moines. Following his death in 2001, his wife, Judy, donated the building to the Free Medical Clinic which had been operating out of Evangelical Covenant Church at 2625 Hubbell Ave. Jim and Judy Ellefson had helped support the clinic since its inception in January 1997 by donating prescription drugs. Dr. Nick Palmer was the founder of the clinic and one of the many doctors volunteering at the clinic. He had been forced to give up his family practice due to declining health from Crohn’s disease. But Dr. Palmer saw a new opportunity through the free clinic to fulfill his dream of caring for others. The donated 80-year-old, 1400 square foot building was renovated by volunteers and opened for business in October 2001. The opening of our new “free-standing” clinic made the operation and access to the clinic much easier for everyone. We no longer had to pull everything out and set up every time. It allowed us to expand the medications dispensed to patients. We also added a “surgery room” that allowed the doctors to perform small office surgeries. One of the possible developments from Crohn’s disease is cancer, which took the life of Dr. Palmer in September 2009. His passing was a great loss to the east side and to those with no other options for medical care. Dr. Palmer’s wife, Val, has continued to operate the clinic to carry on Dr. Palmer’s vision. All of our volunteers are unpaid, and many have volunteered since we began…nothing feels as good as giving!

Directory remarks: Rural Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Part-Time (open 5 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: May 21, 2024
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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