Meet Susan
Susan is a longtime resident of Culpeper who has been coming to the Free Clinic for years. She has a number of medical issues, including a history of blood clots in her legs, which can be life threatening.
Susan had a metal mesh tube (a stent) placed in her right leg to keep the blood flowing as it should and prevent more serious problems. Recently she came to the clinic for a routine follow-up appointment. Not long into the visit, nurse Becca discovered that Susan’s right foot was cold and she was unable to find a pulse. Becca was concerned that Susan was not getting enough blood flowing to her leg and foot.
The clinic team immediately transferred Susan to the emergency room where it was confirmed that the stent in her leg was blocked. She was admitted to the hospital and underwent an emergency procedure to restore the blood flow.
Without the support of clinic donors, much could have gone wrong for Susan. She needs regular medical care with providers who can stay on top of her health challenges. For Susan and many other clinic patients, our generous donors are sharing gifts that are lifesaving.