St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic Fund Established At Community Foundation

March 12, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Melissa Allwine, RN; Gretchen Baldwin, RN; Andrea Coe, phlebotomist; Deanna Warren, NP; Dreama Lozier, RT; back row; Kathleen Kostro, MPH; Dr. Rebecca Johnson; Sue Bechtold, EMT; and Rose Gesaman, NP. Photo Provided.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Melissa Allwine, RN; Gretchen Baldwin, RN; Andrea Coe, phlebotomist; Deanna Warren, NP; Dreama Lozier, RT; back row; Kathleen Kostro, MPH; Dr. Rebecca Johnson; Sue Bechtold, EMT; and Rose Gesaman, NP. Photo Provided.

By Staff Report

The St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to provide support to Kosciusko County Free Clinic Inc., also known as St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic.
Located in the First United Methodist Church at 179 S. Indiana Ave., Warsaw, the St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic was established to help residents of Kosciusko County move toward wellness by providing primary care services, spiritual counsel and emotional encouragement to those who lack the resources to obtain them.
“Working in the hospital setting for most of my career, I saw first-hand the need in our community. Many were living at the poverty level, unable to pay their medical bills, and using the emergency room for care. Our goal is to enrich our county by offering this free clinic to those who need it most,” said Kathleen Kostro, executive director at St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic.
To donate to this fund, visit https://www.kcfoundation.org/funds/st-anthonys-free-medical-clinic- fund/.
For additional information about the Medical Clinic, call 574-526-1401.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity whose mission is to bring caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. The Community Foundation grants over $4 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market St., Warsaw.


The St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to provide support to Kosciusko County Free Clinic Inc., also known as St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic.
Located in the First United Methodist Church at 179 S. Indiana Ave., Warsaw, the St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic was established to help residents of Kosciusko County move toward wellness by providing primary care services, spiritual counsel and emotional encouragement to those who lack the resources to obtain them.
“Working in the hospital setting for most of my career, I saw first-hand the need in our community. Many were living at the poverty level, unable to pay their medical bills, and using the emergency room for care. Our goal is to enrich our county by offering this free clinic to those who need it most,” said Kathleen Kostro, executive director at St. Anthony’s Free Medical Clinic.
To donate to this fund, visit https://www.kcfoundation.org/funds/st-anthonys-free-medical-clinic- fund/.
For additional information about the Medical Clinic, call 574-526-1401.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity whose mission is to bring caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. The Community Foundation grants over $4 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market St., Warsaw.


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