Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative

Mission: To provide free primary medical care and, where possible, referrals to free specialty care for working, low-income Bergen County residents who have no health insurance.

The Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured, low-income residents of Bergen County, New Jersey. Established in 2009, BVMI operates the Lynn Diamond Healthcare Center in Hackensack, offering a range of medical services to those in need

The Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI) provides a range of free healthcare services to uninsured, low-income residents of Bergen County, NJ, including:

• Primary Care: Routine check-ups and illness treatment.
• Chronic Disease Management: Care for conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
• Women’s Health: Gynecological and wellness services.
• Mental Health Services: Counseling and therapy.
• Health Education: Lifestyle and disease prevention programs.
• Smoking Cessation: Resources to quit smoking.
• Social Services: Community resource assistance.
• Dietitian/Nutrition Services: Guidance on healthy eating.
• Specialist Referrals: Connections to other healthcare providers.
• Orthopedic Services: Musculoskeletal care.
• On-Site Mammograms: Breast cancer screening.