Facts About UMMA Community Clinic

Opened in 1996, The UMMA Community Clinic is the first independent, free, clinic started by Muslim physicians in America. UMMA serves the underserved community in Los Angeles, providing free/low-cost primary care medical services such as immunizations, physical examinations, gynecology and HIV/AIDS testing. Beyond medical care, the clinic sponsors health fairs, food and clothing distributions, public health seminars, and in the future, tutoring for area children.

UMMA envisions itself as part of a larger network of institutions addressing the health and well being of the underserved and indigent, mindful of the cultural, spiritual, social and economic realities that impinge upon them and the traditional barriers to accessing care.

Quick facts:

  • UMMA has served over 20,000 patients since its inception
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  • 98% of UMMA patients live below poverty
  • 96% of UMMA patients are minority group members.
  • Patient diversity includes 52% Latino, 40% African-American, 2%white and 5% Asian Pacific, Islander

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  • Childhood Immunizations
  • Semi-annual health fairs
  • HIV testing
  • Specialty clinics for ophthalmology, gynecology, dermatology and teens
  • On-site laboratory providing a full range of lab tests
  • Direct referrals to local county medical facilities

Awards/Recognition:

  • Earned Best Practice Award from the Department of Housing Development
  • Awarded Outstanding Volunteer organization by the National Philanthropy Day
  • Received coveted fully Federally Qualified Health Center Status




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