About Us:

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The Good Samaritan Clinic (GSC) is a Christian ministry that provides primary health care to uninsured and underinsured people of all ages, races, and gender. We hope to reach the many people who "fall through the cracks" of healthcare services. The GSC seeks to assist this segment of society with community spirit and volunteerism.

History: 
 

1993: A DREAM OF FREE HEALTHCARE 

In 1993, Linda Boyd, a nurse for the State Department of Health, petitioned the need for a free medical clinic for women and children in West Alabama to the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association. At the time, the State Health Department, West Alabama Development Planning Council, and the DCH Regional Medical Center reported that up to 20% of the Tuscaloosa County population was either uninsured or underinsured for health care needs. 

1994: A CLINIC IN THE MAKING 

Within a year, research was conducted to determine the needs, possibilities, and criteria to create a free clinic in Tuscaloosa. Dr. Riley Lumpkin, faculty member of the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, was critical in this process.  In the meantime, numerous medical supplies and equipment were collected, volunteer professionals were recruited, and the clinic was incorporated as a non-profit corporation. Sites for the clinic were explored and considered, but First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa provided a building in downtown Tuscaloosa. Extensive renovations were necessary, but the community donated funds to transform the building at 612 23rd Avenue.
 

1999: THE GSC OPENS ITS DOORS 

The GSC opened its doors on June 8, 1999. Since then, it has been staffed by volunteer physicians, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, counselors, and lay people from all walks of life. Today, more than 187 physicians, nurses, college students and community people volunteer their time and skills to make the GSC what it is today. In 2023, we served over 300 patients. Our goal this year is to provide the best quality care to even more!