Hope Clinic Frequently Asked Questions

There are over 1200 residents in Pamlico County who meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  More than half of these people must choose daily between paying rent, utilities, or buying food for their families.  Medical care isn’t even on the list of possibilities for them.  They constitute the “working poor” and are unable to pay for medical insurance, doctors visits, or medication.

Over 50% of Hope Clinic patients work, but they either do not qualify for the Affordable Care Act, or they cannot afford the premiums.

There is currently no waiting list to become a Hope Clinic patient.  To minimize wait times, all visits are by appointment.   Prescription pick-up has also been streamlined.

Patients must live in Pamlico County, or the surrounding counties of Beaufort and Craven, must have income below 300% of the poverty level, and not be insured through Medicaid, Medicare, VA Benefits, or other private insurance.  Hope Clinic has an Eligibility Coordinator that interviews all new patients.  If they don’t qualify to become a Hope Clinic patient, they are referred elsewhere to get the help they need.

Hope Clinic’s providers issue prescriptions for a wide range of medical issues including diabetes and hypertension.  No controlled medications are dispensed at Hope Clinic.  

Hope Clinic now has afternoon and evening clinics.  Afternoon clinics are the second Thursday of the month at 1:00pm.  Providers and volunteers finish no later than 3:30pm.  The evening clinics are the second and fourth Thursday starting at 4:30pm.  Providers and volunteers finish no later than 8:00pm except for Pharmacy personnel who finish no later than 9:00pm.  Mobile clinics are during the day on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 10am-3pm.

Volunteers can work as few or as many clinics as they want.  Doctors/PA’s/NP’s can also work remotely via telemedicine.  Volunteers are also needed to assist with fund raising activities.  Any level of commitment is appreciated.

Hope Clinic patients are never billed for their medical care or prescriptions.  Hope Clinic relies entirely on donations and direct financial support from individuals, churches, large and small businesses, drug companies, private foundations, grants, and special events.  There is no federal funding available for free clinics.

Hope Clinic now has afternoon, evening, and mobile clinic location appointments.

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• Mobile locations are visited quarterly on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (10am-3pm)

•  Thursday afternoon clinics (1-2:30pm) are available on the second Thursday of each month in Bayboro

• Thursday evening clinics (4:30-7:30pm) are available the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in Bayboro

Since patients are never charged for services, grants and donations are Hope Clinic’s only source of income.