About Westside Free Medical Clinic - St. John's Catholic Center
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Located at the Diocese of Little Rock St. John's Catholic Center.
We DO NOT allow walk-ins. Services are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment in English, contact Karen DiPippa at (501) 664-0340, ext. 356. To schedule an appointment in Spanish, contact Flor M. Lopez at (501) 664-0340, ext. 335.
The Westside Free Medical Clinic serves people 18 years and older who are unable to afford routine health care. Professional volunteers provide limited primary care, diabetic eye exams and ear, nose and throat, physical therapy, dermatology, pharmacy and chiropractic services. Screenings, health-related educational workshops and outside referrals for behavioral health and dental services are also offered. Spanish interpreters are available. Services are by appointment only.
Pharmacy services are available to established clinic patients only.
In addition, Westside is one of the only free clinics in central Arkansas that offers services specifically in Spanish to assist Arkansas' growing Hispanic population.
The clinic frequently conducts prevention and awareness workshops to encourage patients to play an active role in their own health and well-being.
Westside Free Medical Clinic is the oldest free clinic in the Diocese of Little Rock. It was founded in 1970 and has adapted to changing health needs of the community. In 2002, a clinic for Spanish-speaking patients was established with bilingual professionals and interpreters.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Westside Free Medical Clinic - St. John's Catholic Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2021
| Persons In Family Household |
Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
| 1 | $12,760 |
| 2 | $17,240 |
| 3 | $21,720 |
| 4 | $26,200 |
| 5 | $30,680 |
| 6 | $35,160 |
| 7 | $39,640 |
| 8 | $44,120 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale.
When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
