A history of community caring

As a successful banker in Rhinelander, WI, the late Larry Springer organized a free clinic for his community. When he and his wife built a home near Peshtigo, WI, he soon saw the need for a clinic in this area to serve low-income, uninsured residents.

In 1998-99, Mr. Springer and a group of caring citizens met to determine whether a free clinic would be feasible for Marinette and Menominee counties. Mr. Springer sought and received financial support from Aurora Health Care and Bay Area Medical Center. The idea caught on: medical, dental, social services and clerical personnel volunteered their time and skills while area companies, civic organizations and individuals generously helped meet the new clinic�s financial needs.

Twin Counties Free Clinic was granted 501(c)(3) non-profit status in May 1999 and now models a good community caring for the less fortunate. Nearly ten years later, businesses, organizations and private citizens continue to support Larry Springer�s vision to offer free, basic health services for uninsured, low-income adults in Marinette and Menominee counties.

The Tuesday evening Free Clinic is staffed on a rotating schedule by:

              10  M.D.�s

                5  Nurse Practitioners

              19  Nurses

                9  Intake Interviewers

              14  Clerical

If you have skills in any of the above areas, and are willing to serve your neighbors as a volunteer, please contact us by