Sage Foundation for Health supports a network of community clinics that provide free healthcare services to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to receiving care. Through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and healthcare directly into communities that need it most. The clinics are staffed by licensed faculty physicians and student clinicians from Sonoran University of Health Sciences, creating an environment where patients receive quality care while future healthcare providers gain valuable hands-on experience.
Community clinics supported by Sage Foundation for Health serve a diverse range of patients throughout Maricopa County. Many individuals face financial, geographic, or social barriers to healthcare access and rely on community-based services to receive preventive and ongoing care.
Patient populations include:
By removing barriers to care, our clinics help improve access to healthcare and create healthier communities.
Patients visiting Sage-supported community clinics may have access to a wide range of healthcare services designed to support overall health and wellbeing. Services vary by location but often include:
Our goal is to provide comprehensive care that addresses the root causes of illness while empowering patients to make informed decisions about their long-term health.
In partnership with The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, our new clinic provides free healthcare for their 200-resident shelter on Washington and 28th Street in Phoenix.
The Tempe Elementary Clinic offers healthcare from pediatrics to geriatrics 2 days a week for the Tempe Elementary Community.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences’ Roosevelt Health Center, located within the Roosevelt School District, treats students and families from 19 different schools.
Arthur M. Hamilton Elementary, located in the Murphy School District, is typical of schools in Phoenix’s underprivileged neighborhoods.
As the largest domestic violence shelter in Arizona, Sojourner Center has been an advocate for domestic violence victims and survivors since 1977.
Changing Lives is a recovery program offering long-term, comprehensive services to women and children.
The Southwest Center is the largest clinical trial, education, behavioral health and nutrition support center dedicated to fighting HIV and AIDS in the Southwest.
The work performed through Sage Foundation for Health community clinics creates meaningful and lasting impact throughout Maricopa County. Thousands of patient visits are provided annually, helping individuals receive care that might otherwise be unavailable due to financial hardship or limited healthcare access. Donations from community members and supporters make it possible for these clinics to provide services at no cost to patients while creating valuable educational opportunities for student clinicians.
Through these clinics, patients receive personalized healthcare, students gain real-world clinical experience, and communities benefit from stronger access to healthcare resources. This model helps improve health outcomes while preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve diverse populations with compassion and excellence.