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Dr. Tom Chisholm |
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HistoryDr. Tom Chisholm, a retired physician and native of Chippewa Falls, recognized a need in the community. Dr. Chisholm began discussing his desire to offer medical care to uninsured patients with friends, coworkers, and community members. April 2008The Open Door Clinic Celebrates 2 Years. We opened our doors for the first time in April of 2006. Since then, we have had about 2285 visits by over 725 different patients. We have dispensed well over $55,000 worth of medications that we have purchased (with a retail value of almost twice that). In addition, we have dispensed over $160,000 worth of medication that we have received from various pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs. All this is possible because of the many many dedicated volunteers and the financial support of many groups and individuals in our community.Thank you all! February 2008The Open Door Clinic, Inc. has served over 650 patients. January 2007The Open Door Clinic, Inc. serves its 300th patient. September 2007First Annual Art Show Fundraiser held at First Presbysterian church in Chippewa Falls. April 2006The Open Door Clinic, Inc. serves its first patient. March 2006Community recruitment events are held throughout the month to find the myraid of volunteers needed. November 2005Northern Crossarm, Inc. donated $11,800 after reading about the clinic in the Chippewa Herald. October 2005The board and congregation of First Presbyterian church offered space for the operation of the clinic and $5,000 in donations. At this time, a board of directors was recruited. The Edward and Hannah Rutledge Charities contributed $25,000 to help the clinic open their doors. And Wiley Law donated legal work to incorporate the organization and meet legal requirements.
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The Open Door Clinic, Inc. © 2006 • 130 W. Central Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729