Patient Profile: Bonney
Bonney has been a Mission patient since the 1980's and saves hundreds of dollars on her medication through the clinic's Prescription Assistance Program.
Recently, Bonney made an appointment to see Ginger Fabrizio, PA-C, for a Pap test and breast exam, necessities that Bonney says she would forgo if not for the Mission.
“I couldn’t afford the well woman exam otherwise,” she said. “I live on a widow’s pension. I receive $874 a month, and that doesn’t go very far.”
In addition to seeing a medical professional at the Mission’s low office-visit fee, Bonney saves money on medication through the Mission’s Prescription Assistance Program, which enables qualifying patients to receive a three-month’s supply of their medication for $3 per prescription. In Bonney’s case, that’s a savings of several hundred dollars, considering that she takes medication for high blood pressure, stomach issues and high cholesterol.
The level of care that she receives at such a reduced rate encourages Bonney to tell others about the Mission.
“I recommend anyone who has no insurance and low income to come here because the services are good and affordable,” she said. “You’re always welcome here, and the staff enjoys taking good care of you.”
