frequently Asked Questions

Occupy Medical is a 100% volunteer, 501(c) (3) organization of dedicated healthcare professionals and pre-med students who believe healthcare is a basic human right that must be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or housing situation.

Occupy Medical provides free healthcare services, including medical care, support services, and outpatient recommendations to all patients. Our specific services include basic medical care, haircuts, and handouts of essential supplies, such as wound care, hygiene items, and clothing.

Occupy Medical is run 100% by volunteers. It is supervised by a board of healthcare professionals and pre-med students who ensure that all clinics run smoothly and provide the care that each and every patient requires.

Yes! Occupy Medical runs with the support of multiple licensed healthcare professionals, as well as other licensed professionals such as barbers and other specialty services.

Occupy Medical hosts clinics Saturday Mornings, from 9am-11am.

1st & 3rd Saturdays: St. Vincent DePaul Service Center, 450 Highway 99N

2nd & 4th Saturdays: Washington Jefferson Park, 5th Ave and Washington St.

5th Saturdays: No Clinic if there is a 5th Saturday in the month.

1st & 3rd Saturdays: St. Vincent DePaul Service Center, 450 Highway 99N

The buses that have access to the areas around the service center in the Lane County Transit District are lines 40 and 41.

2nd & 4th Saturdays: Washington Jefferson Park, 5th Ave and Washington St.

The buses that have access to the areas around Washington Jefferson Park in the Lane County Transit District are lines 51 and 52.

Occupy Medical works to partner with LTD to provide free bus passes for patients when able. These passes can be accessed at clinics if available.

Occupy Medical is a first-come, first-served operation. Once clinics are open, our pre-med students and healthcare professionals are willing to see anyone who requires assistance, which, when busy, can require a wait if professional attention is required. We do not take appointments, but we can provide some advice or other resources through email if you are unable to make clinics.

Occupy Medical provides care to all patients who attend our clinics, regardless of income or insurance status. All services and supplies are free and attainable if available.

Occupy Medical requires that all real information be used to ensure we can maintain accurate and detailed records of all patient interactions. As with other healthcare groups, we follow strict HIPAA guidelines that protect our identity and other identifying information when they are on Occupy Medical records.

All records created and maintained through Occupy Medical can be copied at request or emailed through safe and secure means when needed. If requesting records, please contact us at occmednow@gmail.com or speak to a volunteer at a clinic.

We have vouchers for patients without insurance who also cannot afford to fill their script. The patient needs to know how much their medication will cost, which can usually be predicted by the prescriber. Most of the meds we prescribe are on the $4 list. Albuterol is a common exception.

Prescription vouchers may be obtained from FISH, St. Vincent de Paul, or Catholic Community Services. The patient tells the agency how much their med costs, and the agency gives or phones in the voucher.

There are only 3 pharmacies in town that honor vouchers from FISH, St. Vincent de Paul, or Catholic Community Services. Some agencies have paper vouchers. For some agencies, it is all done over the phone. All the patient has to do is pick up their medication once the voucher is confirmed and redeemed.

We value any donations that are made to Occupy Medical! We have a page called "Make a Donation" where donations can be made. This page also includes a list of potential items that can be donated as well as some items that we can not accept. If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to donations, please email us at occmednow@gmail.com.

We have a donation wish list on this website on the page titled "Make a Donation." Our high priority needs always include: socks, vitamins, packaged food or food made in a certified kitchen, hygiene supplies, and more socks. If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to donations, please email us at occmednow@gmail.com.

We are so grateful that most of our supplies come from either direct item donations from the community or our partners. Additionally, we buy supplies with donations as well to ensure that more obscure items and treatments are available to our patients. If you are interested in donating, please visit the "Make a Donation" page or reach out to occmednow@gmail.com.

Unfortunately if the seal is broken on medications or medications are from previous prescriptions, we are unable to accept the donation. Similarly, we cannot take used or opened medical supplies as well. Our "Make a Donation" has more information on what we can and can not accept pertaining to donations.

Occupy Medical provides multiple roles for volunteers, which can either require some form of licensing or, in the case of our general volunteers, just the completion of our small training module is required to volunteer with us. If you have any more questions concerning volunteering with us, please reach out to occmednow@gmail.com.

To be considered for a volunteer position, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old or a currently enrolled college student. This is to ensure that we can ensure a mature and responsible environment for our patients at and around clinics. If you have any more questions concerning volunteering with us, please reach out to occmednow@gmail.com.

The application for volunteers can be found under the page titled "Join our Team." If you have any more questions concerning volunteering with us, please reach out to occmednow@gmail.com.