Health clinic affiliated with ICGC Empowerment Temple in R.I.
History
The WTL Health Clinic, Inc. was founded in April 2016. It is an offshoot of the health ministry branch of the Empowerment Temple of the International Central Gospel Church in Pawtucket, RI foundered in 2012. Over the years, we have organized and hosted health fairs at the church for the community. For these health fairs, we have partnered with clinicians, medical students and health organizations in the Rhode Island community.
Typically, the health fairs have been one weekend long. On Saturdays, we have had Afrogospel Zumba classes, health screening including blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checks as well as health discussions mediated by clinicians within the church and from the community. On Sundays, we have hosted health seminars and presentations by clinicians during the sermon slot. Having been well patronized by the community as well as clinicians and students, we have been working to upgrade these health fairs to a free clinic model.
Mission
WTL Health Clinic, Inc. seeks to restore health and transform the lives of the vulnerable by “doing good and healing.” (1)
We aspire to help meet the World Health Organization’s definition of health which is: “A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” (2)
Starting place: A place for the uninsured, working poor and low-income adults to obtain free, comprehensive medical care and preventive health services.
A place where professionals can be trained while they contribute meaningfully to the underserved in the society.
Vision
Partner with the local assembly of the International Central Gospel Church and the community to determine and meet the communities' significant health and social needs.
Values
We place value on quality and human dignity and serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
We value holistic health care (3)
WTL Health Clinic, Inc. seeks to restore health and transform the lives of the vulnerable by “doing good and healing.” (1)
We aspire to help meet the World Health Organization’s definition of health which is: “A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” (2)
Starting place: A place for the uninsured, working poor and low-income adults to obtain free, comprehensive medical care and preventive health services.
A place where professionals can be trained while they contribute meaningfully to the underserved in the society.
