HealthNet of Rock County, Inc. opened in 1994
as the result of a needs assessment completed by the Salvation Army in
1993. The assessment identified a lack of affordable health care as one
of the major problems of Rock County. HealthNet of Rock County is a free
clinic serving Rock County individuals who have no health insurance,
Medicare, Medicaid, or Medical Assistance.
Many
of our patients have serious chronic health conditions,
such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and/or asthma.
When individuals prolong treatment or choose not
to seek care because of the fear associated with incurring
debt from medical bills, the community suffers in the
loss of productive employees, consumers, parents, and
healthy members of the community. Furthermore, when
low-income and uninsured individuals utalize the Emergency
Department for primary health care, out-of-pocket medical
expenses leave many individuals and families bankrupt.
In 2010 HealthNet
was at absolute max capacity, and as a result, we started
to limit the number of new employments to 5 new
patients a week. Before we limited enrollment,
we were accepting 30 to 40 new patients per week. HealthNet
has doubled in size and services over the past four
years.
HealthNet expanded
its clinic by 40% to address the demand. HealthNet
doubled the number of exam rooms, created a medication
dispensing area, and built a new space for the nursing
staff and volunteers. In addition, we made major
changes to our lighting system, air conditioner,
walls and floors, We added an ADA bathroom, air
handler, and updated our security system.
Renovation was completed
in early 2011.
Major Accomplishments
We have
provided over 23,567 prescriptions worth an estimated $2,000,000.00 to prevent
health care crisis situations.
Completed 32% of treatment plans established at the
Dental Clinic. New patients receive a treatment plan
on their first visit to the Dental Clinic (this plan
includes all dental services needed).
Reduced the number of ER visits for 74% of our patients
that consider HealthNet their medical home.
Enrolled patients into the new BadgerCare Core Plus
program (and/or on waiting list) when eligible. This
new State program opened in July, 2009. We implemented
a new policy for patients to verify that they are uninsured
by providing a denial letter from the State program.
This ensures that HealthNet is complying with contract
requirements and that there is no duplication of service.
Increased the number of volunteer hours by 50% over
the last two years.
If you
are in a position to help the less fortunate, please donate in support of our mission. Every dollar you donate
to HealthNet helps the completely uninsured (with no
other form of health coverage) receive access to health
care.
Services Provided:
Medical
Clinic
Dental
Clinic
- Cleaning
- X-rays
- Treatment Planns
- Fillings
- Fluoride and
Sealant treatments
- Extractions
- Exposed Wisdom
Tooth Removal
- Root Canals
- Front Teeth Transitional
Partials
*Due to limited funding, partial payment may be required for these
services.
Our Services are contingent upon the
availablity of our volunteer doctors, nurses, and other volunteer
health care specialists. Services are only provided during clinic
hours.
HealthNet relies on the commitment of
the community to help us provide primary care to the uninsured and low
income individuals of Rock County.
All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. CLICK HERE to find out how to donate.
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