PFHC’S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - 2023

This year marks Parker's twenty third anniversary. Having maximized every available inch of space, Parker is now embarking on a capital campaign for a long overdue and much-needed expansion and renovation. The expansion will add exam rooms, space for phlebotomy, as well as private spaces for counseling, intakes, and telehealth. The renovation of the existing building will finally allow for a multipurpose space that will benefit patients, the organization, and the community.

Parker is ready for this challenge. Patient numbers continue to grow as do the number of volunteers who support the Parker mission. With new leadership, Parker has enhanced existing programs, modernized its technologies, and added significant services. Poised to take its next big step, Parker is requesting funding for its upcoming capital campaign.

THE CHALLENGES

Growing Patient Numbers – Through a combination of economic circumstances, Covid-related loss of health benefits, increased community partnerships, and additional outreach efforts, Parker continues to witness an increase in patient numbers, already welcoming 138 new patients this year.

Lack of Exam Rooms - Parker is extremely fortunate in its number of volunteers, but not enough exam rooms exist to utilize these providers’ valuable time. With only 5 exam rooms currently available, Parker is limited to two, at most three, providers treating patients simultaneously.

Missing Multipurpose Space - The clinic also lacks a large, multipurpose space. Such a space could provide shelter for Covid vaccine recipients, who now wait their turns outside, regardless of the weather. Parker’s patients could also benefit from such a space which would allow for group educational classes, particularly for the 297 hypertensive and 307 diabetic patients. In addition, Parker’s staff, Board, and volunteers would all welcome a space large enough to accommodate their groups.

Nonexistent Private Spaces - The clinic also lacks small, private areas for intake appointments, lengthy interviews requiring new patients to disclose their personal family and financial information. Private spaces are also unavailable for individualized educational and medical telehealth calls, phlebotomy services, and expanded mental
health and optometry services.