Primary Care for the Uninsured
Who are our patients?
The San Francisco Free Clinic provides free medical care to people who do not have health insurance. If you are uninsured, you can receive medical care at our clinic.
How much does it cost?
Medical care at the SFFC is free, but donations are accepted.
What services are available?
We focus on primary medical care, such as the following:
Preventive health care
Diabetes screening and care
Chronic care for illnesses such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Vaccinations
Annual check-up exams
Non-emergency treatment of acute problems
Dietary counseling
Can I get screened for diabetes?
We offer free, walk-in glucometer finger stick screenings between 10 am to 12 pm for uninsured patients who believe they are at risk of diabetes. You must be fasting before the test (no food or drink other than water for 12 hours). This screening is NOT for those who are already diagnosed with diabetes. Please note that this is a nursing service only, and an appointment is required for a full diabetic exam with a physician.
If the screening shows a problem, what should I do?
If there is a problem with your screening results, we can schedule an appointment for you to see one of our physicians. They will follow up with you to ensure you are receiving proper treatment. If your results show that you have prediabetes, we have a whole series of steps you can take to prevent prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes. You can read about how to prevent diabetes here.
How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment, please call us at (415) 750-9894 between 10 am and 4:30 pm. As a reminder, we see only those patients who do not have insurance.
