Guadalupe Clinic

What Guadalupe Clinic does

Guadalupe Clinic is a non-profit, free safety-net healthcare clinic operating two locations in Wichita, Kansas (South St. Francis and South Hillside). Founded in 1985 as Guadalupe Health Station by five nurses with a grant from the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, the clinic serves uninsured adults aged 18-84 who earn at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. It provides a comprehensive range of services at no cost to patients, including primary care, diagnostic testing, women's wellness, diabetic management, pharmacy consultations, behavioral counseling, and specialty referrals (cardiology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, optometry, orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology). Multilingual interpreter services (Spanish, Vietnamese) are offered, and the clinic does not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

The clinic operates on a volunteer-driven model, with physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, medical students, and pharmacy students donating time under medical liability coverage from the KDHE Charitable Health Care Provider Program. Strategic partnerships since 2005 with KU School of Medicine (Jaydocs), KU School of Pharmacy, WSU College of Health Professions, Newman University School of Nursing, Wesley Family Medicine Residency, and Ascension Via Christi Health System provide clinical workforce and specialty referrals. LabCorp donates laboratory testing and Wichita Radiological Group (via Kansas Mobile Solutions) donates weekly imaging services. The clinic uses no proprietary technology platform—only standard electronic patient records and medical equipment.

Guadalupe Clinic's revenue model is entirely donation-dependent, with no federal or Church funding. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate sponsorships, community grants, fundraising events (Bikes & Breakfast, Annual Baseball Fundraiser, Midwest Winefest), and planned giving programs (bequests, charitable lead trusts, life insurance, QCDs). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by Chairman Dave Sandford and operates under Executive Director J.V. Johnston. Patient acquisition is community-driven through word-of-mouth, church networks, and referral partnerships with local social service organizations.

Name

Guadalupe Clinic

Legal name

Guadalupe Clinic Inc.

Website

https://guadalupeclinic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guadalupe Clinic is a non-profit, free safety-net healthcare clinic in Wichita, KS serving uninsured adults aged 18-84 earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. It operates two clinic locations providing primary care, specialty services, diagnostics, and pharmacy support via a volunteer-based model funded by community donations, grants, and fundraisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Clinic / Safety-Net Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) Clinics (HLADAJAD)

Keywords

• Free health clinic
• Nonprofit medical services
• Primary care clinic
• Specialty medical referrals
• Community health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Guadalupe Clinic operates as a non-profit funded entirely through community donations, grants from healthcare partners, and fundraising events. No federal or Church funds support the clinic. Donations come from individuals, corporate sponsors, and community organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Guadalupe Clinic is a free, non-profit safety-net healthcare clinic providing primary care, specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, women's wellness, pharmacy dispensary, behavioral counseling, and chronic disease management to uninsured adults aged 18-84 earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Services are delivered at two walk-in clinic locations in Wichita, KS, by paid staff augmented by volunteer physicians, nurses, and medical students. All services are provided at no charge to eligible patients, with no fees, co-pays, or sliding-scale billing.

Product overview

Guadalupe Clinic is a non-profit, free safety-net healthcare clinic serving adults 18-84 who fall within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and lack insurance. The organization operates two clinic locations in Wichita, KS, offering a comprehensive range of healthcare services. Primary Care Services form the core offering, including physician visits, diagnostic tests, women's wellness, diabetic management, and pharmacy consultations. Specialty Services provide access to cardiology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, optometry, orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology through referral partnerships. The clinic also provides COVID-19 testing, volunteer medical services staffed by healthcare professionals, interpreter services for multilingual patient support, and patient advocacy for financial assistance. Supporting services include fundraising events (Bikes & Breakfast, Baseball Game, Midwest Winefest) and planned giving programs. Services are delivered free of charge through a combination of community donations, grants, volunteerism, and strategic healthcare partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary healthcare services including physician visits, diagnostic tests and imaging, women's wellness, early detection screenings, diabetic management, pregnancy tests, pharmacy consultations, behavioral counseling, TB tests, and seasonal vaccines. Provided free of charge to uninsured adults aged 18-84 earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
• Specialty Services Referral-based specialty medical services including cardiology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, optometry, orthopedics, physical therapy/physiatry, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology. Provided free of charge to eligible uninsured patients through partner providers.
• COVID-19 Testing Services Free antigen (rapid nasal swab) COVID-19 tests provided at the South St. Francis clinic location with no appointment necessary.
• Patient Advocate Services Financial assistance application processing and patient support services provided by the promotora/patient advocate to help patients access medication assistance and navigate Ascension financial assistance applications.
• Volunteer Medical Services Healthcare services delivered by volunteer physicians and mid-level providers who donate their time, with medical liability covered through the Charitable Health Care Provider Program with KDHE.
• Interpreter Services Medical interpretation services provided by qualified interpreters with knowledge of medical terminology, with partnership support from WSU Dept. of Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures. Supports Spanish and Vietnamese patient communication.
• Fundraising Events Community fundraising events including Bikes & Breakfast, Annual Baseball Fundraiser, and Midwest Winefest to support clinic operations.
• Memorials & Planned Giving Legacy giving programs allowing donors to make planned gifts through bequests, charitable lead trusts, life insurance beneficiaries, or qualified charitable distributions from retirement accounts.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ascension Via Christi Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Strategic hospital partnership providing specialty services referrals and healthcare coordination for uninsured patients. Ascension Via Christi is one of the largest health systems in Kansas.
• KU School of Medicine (Jaydocs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical students volunteer and train at the clinic gaining hands-on learning experience while providing care to patients. Partnership established since 2005.
• KU School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmacy students and faculty volunteer at the clinic, providing pharmaceutical care and medication management services.
• Wichita State University (WSU) College of Health Professions - Physical Therapy ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy students and faculty provide rehabilitative services as part of their clinical training.
• Newman University School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing students gain clinical experience while contributing to patient care at the clinic.
• LabCorp (formerly Affiliated Medical Services)coreOthersEssential laboratory testing is donated by LabCorp, enabling diagnostic services without cost to patients.
• Wichita Radiological Group / KS Mobile SolutionscoreOthersImaging services donated weekly through Kansas Mobile Solutions, providing X-rays and radiological diagnostics to patients.
• Wesley Family Medicine Residency ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily medicine residents provide patient care as part of their graduate medical education training.
• Sedgwick County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partner providing immunizations and health services coordination for community.
• Community Care Network of KansasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network of community health centers supporting safety-net healthcare delivery.
• Coalition of Community Health Clinics (CCHC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition of free and charitable clinics sharing resources and advocacy.
• HumanKind MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ministry providing healthcare and social services coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Volunteers in Medicine America: National network of free, volunteer-driven primary care clinics serving uninsured and underinsured populations across the U.S. Closest direct peer—shares the donated-labor, donation-funded, free-care operating model Guadalupe Clinic uses, but at national scale.
• Faith Family Clinic: Faith-based free clinic in Nashville providing primary care, specialty referrals, and pharmacy services to uninsured working-poor adults—essentially the same model as Guadalupe Clinic in a different Mid-South metro.
• Healing Hands Health Center: Free and charitable clinic in Bristol, TN providing medical, dental, and vision care to uninsured adults using volunteer clinicians and community donations—directly comparable service mix and patient eligibility.
• Free Clinic of Franklin County: Volunteer-staffed free clinic serving uninsured adults in rural Virginia with primary care, specialty referrals, and pharmacy assistance—a comparable single-county safety-net free clinic model.
• Health Care for the Homeless (HCH): National network of federally funded Health Care for the Homeless programs that serve uninsured and underinsured populations with primary care and support services—comparable mission and patient base to Guadalupe Clinic's uninsured adults.
• HumanKind Ministries: Wichita-based faith-rooted nonprofit providing coordinated health, social, and basic-needs services to low-income residents—operates in the same Wichita safety-net ecosystem and is listed as a Guadalupe Clinic community partner.

Regional players

• Project Access Wichita: Wichita-based coordinated-care program that arranges donated specialty medical services for uninsured low-income residents—directly comparable safety-net function in the same geography, complementing Guadalupe Clinic's primary care.

Others

• Community Care Network of Kansas: Statewide association of Kansas community health centers and safety-net providers; Guadalupe Clinic is listed as a partner, and CCNK provides advocacy, training, and shared services to similar clinics.
• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics: National trade association representing 1,400+ free and charitable clinics like Guadalupe Clinic; provides grant funding, training, and a network of peers with comparable volunteer-based, donation-funded operating models.

Broad incumbents

• Ascension Via Christi Health: Large regional health system in Wichita and Kansas that partners with Guadalupe Clinic for specialty referrals, lab, and imaging; serves overlapping patient geography but offers full hospital and employed-physician services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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