Becker's Healthcare November 13, 2024
Francesca Mathewes

The Orange, Calif.-based Lestonnac Free Clinic claims it will be the first in the nation to provide surgery to uninsured patients at no cost, ABC 7 reported Nov. 12.

The clinic has been providing healthcare for uninsured patients since 1979, offering free primary care, dental and vision services. Now, plans are in motion to transform the 4,000-square-foot clinic into a “state-of-the-art” surgery center, according to the report.

The Thompson Family Foundation made a $4 million donation to the project, but additional donations are needed to continue funding the development.

The clinic aims to open at the beginning of 2025 and currently has 3,000 people on a...

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