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David had not seen a dentist in 10 years before becoming a patient of the Mission.

David had not seen a dentist in 10 years when a friend told him about the Medical Care Mission’s dental clinic.

“Before I came here, the pain was so bad that I was going to use food money to pay another dentist in town,” he said. “I would’ve starved; it’s a miracle I found this place.”

David says he picks up applications for the clinic’s services every time he comes in for an appointment so his friends will have the chance to receive the same type of care that Dr. Shelhamer and the staff offer.

“The people I know can’t afford to pay out-of-pocket at a private dentist’s office,” he said. “They go through all kinds of pain.”

Those wishing to qualify for services at the dental clinic may stop by 294 Medical Drive in Abilene from 2:30 to 4 on Thursday afternoons to fill out an application. Call (325) 677-3455 for more information.

Rosa saves hundreds of dollars each month on medication through the Mission's Prescription Assistance Program.

Rosa moved to Abilene from Dallas six months ago to take care of her mother, who is disabled. Rosa had been struggling to manage her diabetes, so her sister-in-law suggested that she seek care at the Medical Care Mission.

“I don’t know where I would have gone otherwise,” she said. “I guess, the hospital.”

Five months later, Rosa is feeling much better after regular appointments to check her progress and to adjust her medication. One reason she’s able to take her medication regularly is the Prescription Assistance Program that the Mission offers.

“It saves me two or three hundred dollars a month for the medication I take for diabetes and arthritis,” she says. “I would not be able to afford the prescriptions otherwise.”

Rosa says she freely tells her family and friends about the Mission.

“I tell people, ‘I feel better,’” she said, “‘and, they treat me right here.’”