Transforming Care Through Collaboration: MedCycle Network & San Francisco Free Clinic
For over 30 years, San Francisco Free Clinic has stood as a vital healthcare lifeline, providing compassionate, accessible care to individuals without insurance. More than just a clinic, it serves as a critical safety net and educational hub, nurturing the next generation of medical professionals and delivering preventive and primary care to thousands in need.
A Powerful New Partnership
MedCycle Network joined forces with San Francisco Free Clinic in a collaboration destined to amplify the clinic’s already profound impact. MedCycle Network’s delivery of crucial surplus medical supplies—including gloves, exam paper, and other items—immediately eased the clinic’s financial burdens, freeing essential resources for direct patient care.
Amplifying Impact: Every Dollar Counts
Dr. Ian Nelligan, San Francisco Free Clinic’s Executive Director and Attending Physician, emphasized the extraordinary difference this partnership makes:
“We’re incredibly fortunate to collaborate with MedCycle Network. Their generous donation of supplies effectively doubles the impact of every dollar we receive. By offsetting expenses such as gloves and exam paper—items that usually cost thousands of dollars—we can redirect those savings directly into patient care.”
The simple act of receiving medical surplus becomes transformative, expanding the clinic’s capacity to provide essential healthcare services to more individuals each day.
Patient Care & Prevention
The San Francisco Free Clinic places preventive care at the heart of its mission, a vision clearly shared and supported by MedCycle Network’s deliveries. Dr. Nelligan explains:
“Our goal is proactive care—treating illnesses early before they require emergency intervention. By providing preventive medicine and primary care, we significantly reduce the likelihood of hospitalization and advanced diseases. These surplus supplies from MedCycle Network are crucial in maintaining this proactive approach.”
Supporting a Community Vision
Rooted in the belief that healthcare is a fundamental human right, the San Francisco Free Clinic tirelessly advocates for equity, dignity, and compassion. These core values align perfectly with MedCycle Network’s mission to repurpose high quality surplus medical supplies where they’re needed most. Together, they exemplify the powerful potential of community-based solutions.
Educational Impact
Beyond patient care, the clinic is deeply committed to education, providing invaluable training to medical students and residents. By reducing operational costs through MedCycle Network’s support, the clinic can invest even more in educating the future healthcare workforce, ensuring the sustainability of compassionate healthcare practices.
Community Gratitude & Shared Goals
Dr. Nelligan expressed profound appreciation for this impactful partnership:
“Collaboration like this is essential. It allows us to fulfill both aspects of our mission—providing outstanding patient care today and nurturing skilled, compassionate healthcare providers for tomorrow.”
UCSF Heath - Mission Bay and El Camino Health generously donated these surplus medical supplies. MedCycle Network is developing partnerships across California to build sustainable, scalable solutions to surplus medical supply distribution to strengthen local health ecosystems.
To view a press release about the above delivery, click here.
Your Invitation to Make a Difference
The partnership between MedCycle Network and San Francisco Free Clinic illustrates the incredible impact of collective compassion. Your involvement can deepen this impact, turning surplus medical supplies into life-changing opportunities for healthcare access and education.
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