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Berkeley Free Clinic

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Berkeley Free Clinic truck offering free HIV tests

The Berkeley Free Clinic is a non-profit community clinic located in Berkeley, California, US. It is operated as a worker-run collective by more than 100 volunteers. It has provided free medical care since opening in 1969.[1]

History

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The Berkeley Free Clinic was founded in 1969 during the People's Park riots in Berkeley.[2] Two founders were local booksellers Moe Moskowitz and Fred Cody, of Moe's Books and Cody's Books.[3] Since opening, the Berkeley Free Clinic has provided both medical and dental assistance.[4] In 2009, the clinic faced severe budget cuts due to the fiscal crisis in the state of California.[5]

In February 2017, the Berkeley Free Clinic created a program that offers free dental work to undocumented immigrants.[4]

See also

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References

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  5. ^ "Berkeley Free Clinic Hopes to Overcome Major Cuts" Daily Californian, October 15, 2009
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