Our Partners

Established in 1993 by Dr. Jack McConnell with the goal of healing the medically underserved population of Hilton Head Island while giving the retired community of the island a way to not only stay busy but also help with a great cause. Our volunteer-based clinic model has been replicated at nearly 100 free health clinics across the country. When Volunteers in Medicine Clinic first opened its doors with a group of 5 paid staff members, 48 retired physicians, 74 retired nurses, and 3 dentists, it was primarily a walk-in clinic with only part-time hours. By the end of that first year, the part-time clinic had seen over 3,000 patients. Dr. Jack established VIM Clinic with this vision: <br>May we have eyes to see those who are rendered invisible and excluded, <br>Open arms and hearts to reach out and include them, <br>Healing hands to touch their lives with love, <br>And in the process heal ourselves. <br><br>The clinic serves the medically underserved and their households, who live or work on Hilton Head and Daufuskie Islands with a household income that falls below 250% of the federal poverty level at no charge. Today, there are 22 full-time equivalent employees who operate the clinic with the help of over 650 retired and professional volunteers. As a team, the clinic staff and volunteers see over 10,000 patients with over 28,000 patient visits annually.<br><br>Volunteers truly run VIM Clinic. The clinic is always seeking physicians, dental, nursing, and mental health professionals, and administrative volunteers. Most of our patients are Hispanic/Latino, so we are always in need of interpreters. Many of our volunteers are retired, coming from many different careers and specialties. Learn more at vimclinic.org/volunteer. <br><br>Make a donation by check, credit card, and cash and join the Circle of Caring. VIM Clinic receives no government funding and 93.4% of incoming funds from our supporters go directly to patient care. Donate at vimclinic.org/donate. <br><br>Sponsor or join us at an event. VIM Clinic's major fundraisers include the Circle of Caring Gala in November, the Pro-Am Classic in March, and the Latin Food Festival in September. Multiple sponsorship levels for corporate and individuals are available for each event. <br><br>Spread the word! Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@vimhhi) to stay up to date will all things VIM Clinic.