Abstract
The Magis Clinic began in 2004 when a group of Creighton medical
students found there were few outpatient healthcare options available to
the homeless and uninsured. The Magis Clinic was founded as a free
medical clinic to serve the disadvantaged men, women and children of
the Omaha metropolitan area. The clinic is managed and staffed by
Creighton medical students and overseen by a volunteer physician. In
addition to providing valued medical care to our patients, Magis also
provide a distinct and educational clinic experience for Creighton
medical student volunteers.
Since our doors opened in September 2004, more than 500 medical
students and 90 physician volunteers have provided care to over 2500
patients. We have grown to include biweekly psychiatric and sexual
health clinics, in addition to our weekly acute care clinic. The Magis
Clinic also hosts special events and diabetes education classes to
supplement medical care and education in the underserved populations
of Omaha.