Bethesda Free Clinic: Urgent Need for Expansion

A Growing Need, A Shrinking Space The Bethesda Free Clinic in Jackson County, Mississippi, faces a critical challenge: a 61% surge in patient volume since relocating, exceeding its current capacity by a significant margin. This translates to 1,299 patients served in a single year, yet 275 individuals were turned away due to space limitations. The clinic, operating from a double-wide trailer, urgently needs expansion to address this growing healthcare crisis....

March 5, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Patricia Thompson