The Bread of Healing Clinic is a neighborhood-based clinic for individuals with financial or other barriers to health care.
Visit Us:
Mondays | 3-7 PM
Third Saturdays | 9 am-12 pm
To schedule an appointment and get on the new patient list, please call 414.228.5220 x107.
Click here to view a full calendar of Bread of Healing Clinic hours (and closings) at Eastbrook.
Our History:
The Bread of Healing Clinic’s mission is to provide free healthcare to those who have financial barriers which prevents them from seeking medical care, particularly for chronic illnesses requiring ongoing medication.
But the clinic is meant for far more; it is a crossroads where patients, providers and volunteers can share each other’s burdens and see transformation take root both physically and spiritually, where they can help one another heal and find wholeness. In addition, it is an environment where Eastbrook members who work in the medical field can come and deepen their understanding and experience in providing holistic care to their patients, including prayer and spiritual encouragement.
It takes a team of dedicated people to bring hospitality, medical care, and spiritual care to our neighbors who come through our door at the Eastbrook Bread of Healing site.
Bread of Healing Clinics are located at Eastbrook Church, Cross Lutheran Church and Florist Clinic at Traveler’s Rest Ministries. Patients are seen by appointment only; the clinics are not set up for urgent care or walk-in services. Because of the great need in Milwaukee, there is a waiting list to become a new patient.
Serve at the Clinic
There are a variety of volunteer roles we are currently looking to fill:
Spiritual Care Team
SCHEDULE: Mondays, 2:45-7 pm and/or 3rd Saturdays, 9 am-12 pm
COMMITMENT: Monthly
RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and foster relationships with people during clinic hours and during possible off-site visits with a focus on ministry of presence and prayer that begins by listening and caring for each person where they are at.
Medical Provider
SCHEDULE: Mondays, 2:45-7 pm and/or 3rd Saturdays, 9 am-12 pm
COMMITMENT: Monthly
RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve on a multi-disciplinary team that is focused on meeting the medical needs of the clinic patients. If a licensed medical provider, it includes one-on-one exams and/or follow-up with patients.
Hospitality team
SCHEDULE: Mondays, 2:45-7 pm and/or 3rd Saturdays, 9 am-12 pm
COMMITMENT: Monthly
RESPONSIBILITIES: Setup and maintain the church lobby to be a welcoming and restful area for the patients. Provide refreshments for patients and volunteers. Greet patients as they enter and accompany them to and from the exam rooms. All ages welcome!
Are you interested to serve? Click here to contact us!
Our Impact:
Hear What our Volunteers are saying about the Bread of Healing Clinic…
“We have been serving for about twenty years and have both been active in many roles. I (Sharon) have been able to use my nursing skills with patients, but also helped greet patients as a part of the HOSPITALITY TEAM. I now act as an advocate, recruiter, encourager, come alongside to nurture those interested in serving & we co-coordinate the monthly prayer meeting. Scott has served in his capacity as a Certified Respiratory Therapist as well as a board officer, and helped with logistics, fundraising, and pastoral care. Regardless of whatever role one is considering; know you are being invited into others’ lives during critical and difficult times and will be able to show and speak God’s love, while demonstrating medical and clinical excellence is a rare opportunity.”
Scott & Sharon K.
“The neighbor of an Eastbrooker had family visiting from overseas and during their visit, a family member began having pretty significant health issues. Not knowing how to get affordable care, the neighbor mentioned it to our member. The member in turn let them know about the Bread of Healing Clinic and helped them schedule an appointment. The clinic was able to provide the care necessary and see the family member’s health stabilize. Later that week, the neighbor reached out to our member. They shared that not only was the medical need met, but that the clinic team provided them care they have never experienced. They said that the team took time to listen, took interest in their personal story, prayed with them, and provided a level of holistic care that left them feeling blessed and loved. This one visit has opened the door to a larger story and a deeper relationship.”
Anonymous
“Volunteering at the Bread of Healing Clinic has been a special place in my heart! I am trying to walk in our Lord’s footsteps. He attended to the health needs of those who were less fortunate. It is a discipline for me to be loyal to. The people I work with are tremendous role models to follow. So, loving, caring and devoted they are. I have never worked in a medical clinic in my 51 years of NURSING. A total delight and refreshing change. It is a challenge, but a healthy challenge. This opportunity to work at the Bread of Healing is a great spiritual and stimulating experience.”
Jacqueline K.
Our Team:
Pastor Dan Ryan
Sr. Director, Mission
dryan@eastbrook.org
414.228.5220 x225