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AlShifa Clinic
Celebrating TEN YEARS of
Community Service
History
• 1995 Summer – Core Group of individuals from
community meet to discuss idea of FREE
COMMUNITY CLINIC. Researched models, visited
local clinics and developed proposal and model.
• 1996 January – Started Phase 1 with monthly screenings
and seminars.
• 1996 Summer – Site remodel, Equipment procured,
Volunteers recruited and Advertisement.
• 1996 September – Launched AlShifa Clinic with HC
Commissioner Peter McClaughlin as keynote speaker.
Contributions
• ICM – provided Space and Remodeling.
• Donations – Private from community members;
Equipment and $$.
• Research and Planning – Community Physicians,
Health Care Administrators and Youth.
• Volunteers – Physicians, Office Administration,
Health Care Professionals.
Collaborations
• Hennepin County Medical Center – Medicine
Clinic
• Hennepin Care North
• North Memorial Hospital
• LabCorp Laboratory Services
• Radiology Services
Initial Services Planned
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Routine Physicals
Prenatal Care
Mental Health
School Annual Physical Examinations
Health Education
Administration
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Office Administration
Outreach
Scheduling
Inventory Maintenance
Documentation
Seminars
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Diabetes during Ramadan
Immunizations for Travelers
Alternative Medicine
Medical Ethics and End of Life Issues
Stress Management
Dental Hygiene
Contributions of African Americans in Medicine
Breast Cancer; Prostate Cancer
Preventive Health Care
Heart Disease
Screenings
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Hypertension
Diabetes
Cholesterol
Mental Health
Partnerships
• Masjids – Noor, Rahman, others
• Somali Community
• Powderhorn Community Center
Community Served
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OPEN TO ALL
ICM Visitors – Members and Non-members
Neighbors
AlAmal School – Teachers, Administrators,
others
• Support AlAmal School Nurse needs (eg. Eye
examinations)
Equipment
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Examination Table
Weighing Scale
Blood Pressure Monitor and Stethescope
Ophthalmoscope and Autoscope
Blood Sugar Monitor
Slide Projector, Computer and Monitor
Compact Refrigerator
Medications
Awards and Recognition
• Hennepin County Community Service Award –
2000
• Letter of Recognition from Senator Paul
Wellstone – May 2001
• Council of Asian Pacific Minnesotans
Leadership Award – May 2001
• Recognized in 107th US Congressional Record
by Senator Mark Dayton - May 2001
Present Operation
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Hours OPEN – Sundays 11 AM to 2PM
Volunteers – Appointments and Schedule
Health Care Providers (US Licensed).
FREE Consultation and Prescription Services.
Nominal Fee for Labs and XRays.
Elective Consultations Only
CLINIC IS NOT EQUIPPED FOR URGENT
CARE OR EMERGENCIES
Future Goals
• Expand space to accommodate at least 5
examination rooms.
• Designated Waiting Area for patients/families.
• Computer & Internet – Patient Records
Information
• Add Equipment.
• Designated Clinic Director and Scheduler to
manage inventory, triage phone calls, patient
appointments and physician scheduling.
Future Goals
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Advertisement and PR.
Increase Volunteer Health Care Providers.
Increase Clinic Hours – 7 Days.
Expand Services – Preventive Health Services,
Consultations, Remote Triage and
Transportation Services, Workshops, Training.
Volunteers
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Zarina Baber – Clinic Director
Asma Khatoon – Research and Planning
Rabiah Hussain – Clinic Coordinator
Halima Mohammed – Clinic Coordinator
Tina Bakri – Clinic Coordinator
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Arif Altaf – HCMC Clinic Administrator
Fawzi Awad – Social Services
Judy Awad – Social Services
Zaheer Baber – ex-President of ICM
Nazneen Khatoon – Home Health Care
Volunteer Health Care Providers
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Dr. Hyder M. Khan - Pediatrics
Dr. Mehmood Khan – Endocrinology
Dr. Mohammad Yassin - Allergy & Immunology
Dr. Irfan Altafullah - Neurology
Dr. Rabia Khan - Family Practice
Dr. Fathi Kamsheh – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Farha Khan - Endocrinology
Volunteer Health Care Providers
• Dr. Bangean Abdullah – Family Practice
• Dr. Mohammad Eldeeb – Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery
• Dr. Irfan Khan Sandozi - Gastroenterology
• Dr. Afshan Anjum – Psychiatry (Child &
Adolescent)
• Dr. Onaiza Ansar – Psychiatry (Geriatrics)
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Dr. Sabri Sen - Urology
Dr. Bilal Murad - Cardiology
Dr. Nadeem Iqbal - Neurology
Dr. Samira Zoberi – Family Practice
Dr. Bushra Dar - Family Practice
Dr. Imtiyaz Hussein – Emergency/Family Med
Dr. Moeen Masood- Neurology
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Dr. Mesqath Uddin – Internal Medicine
Dr. Ibrahim Mujir – Family Practice
Dr. Amin Rahmatullah – Cardiology
Dr. Sajad Mir – Cardiology
Dr. Salman Waheeduddin – Internal Medicine
Dr. Jaffar Hassan – Ophthalmology
Mrs. Afira Hassan – Optometry
Mr. Tamim Saidi -Pharmacy
Volunteer Health Care Providers
• Mrs. Zehra Ansari - Psychology
• Ms. Laila Gulzar - Nursing
• Mr. Saleh Fattah - Pharmacy