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Mission
Provide free, comprehensive healthcare to low-income, uninsured adult residents of St. Lucie County, and connect them with the broader community resources they need to live healthier, fuller lives.
About HANDS Clinic
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
Since 2010, HANDS Clinic has provided free, quality healthcare to uninsured adults in St. Lucie County — powered entirely by volunteers, donors, and neighbors who believe everyone deserves care.
Our 2025 Impact
Care that adds up.
Every visit, every prescription, every late-night appointment. Here's the scale of care HANDS delivered in 2025 thanks to our donors, volunteers, and partners.
$10M+
In free medical care delivered in 2025.
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Patient visits across primary, dental, and specialty care.
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Licensed volunteer providers — doctors, dentists, hygienists, and more.
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Volunteer hours donated by providers, students, and interns.
Based on HANDS' 2025 reporting. Contact us for the latest annual report.
Visit Breakdown
A snapshot of the care we delivered in 2025, by program.
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Medical Care
Visits
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Dental Care
Visits
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Total Visits
Visits
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Licensed Providers
Active Volunteers
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Volunteer Hours
Hours Donated
$10M+
Care Delivered
On a $700K Budget
What We Stand ForCare without
Care without
barriers.
Three principles guide every decision we make, every dollar we steward, and every neighbor we serve.
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Vision
A St. Lucie County where access to quality healthcare is never determined by income, insurance status, or circumstance.
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Values
Dignity, compassion, excellence, community, and stewardship — present in every interaction, every appointment, every dollar entrusted to us.
Our Team
The people behind the care.
HANDS runs on the generosity of a small staff and a volunteer board, supported by hundreds of medical professionals who donate their time.
Board of Directors
06 MembersHarold Melville, ESQ
President, Board of Directors
President of the HANDS Board of Directors.
Christine Candio, LFACHE
Vice-President, Board of Directors
Vice-President of the HANDS Board of Directors.
Nancy Harris, DNP APRN
Secretary, Board of Directors
Secretary of the HANDS Board of Directors.
Jarrod Trefelner
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Treasurer of the HANDS Board of Directors.
Dr. John H. Kinney
Medical Director
Medical Director and volunteer physician at HANDS since 2013; joined the Board of Directors in 2021.
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Dr. Kinney has served as a volunteer physician at HANDS of Saint Lucie County since 2013. In 2021, he was appointed to the Clinic's Board of Directors, on which he continues to serve. In addition to his clinical and board involvement, Dr. Kinney has a strong interest in scientific literature and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.
Nikita Lloyd
Board of Directors
Staff
06 Members
Lori Ullrich
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer, with HANDS since 2012 and leading clinic operations. A proud Fort Pierce native.
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Lori joined HANDS Clinic in March 2012 as a Medical Assistant. In 2014, she was promoted to oversee the clinic's Patient Navigation and Patient Assistance Program, helping patients connect with the care, medications, and resources they needed.
In 2018, Lori became Director of Operations, where she managed the day-to-day operations of the clinic and supported its continued growth. In 2026, she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, continuing to lead clinic operations while helping advance HANDS Clinic's mission of providing quality healthcare to uninsured adults in St. Lucie County.
Having been raised in Fort Pierce, Lori is proud to serve the community she calls home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.
Storm
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant since 2020 with a Human Services degree; passionate about serving her community.
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Storm joined the HANDS team in January 2020 and has since earned her degree in Human Services. She is passionate about serving others and supporting her community. Outside of work, Storm enjoys reading, photography, and spending time outdoors with her husband and family.
Joe Holbrook
Medical Provider
Nurse practitioner at HANDS since 2012, with experience across primary, urgent, emergency, and addiction medicine.
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Joe has been practicing as a nurse practitioner at the HANDS Clinic since 2012. His professional background includes experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, and addiction medicine. In addition to his clinical work, Joe enjoys fishing, cooking, scuba diving, and traveling with his wife and two children.
Ami
Patient Navigator
Patient Navigator; joined HANDS as a Medical Assistant in 2015 and moved into navigation in 2023.
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Ami joined the HANDS Clinic as a Medical Assistant in 2015 and transitioned into the role of Patient Navigator in 2023. She enjoys being part of the HANDS team and is happily married and a busy mother of boys. Outside of work, Ami enjoys traveling and making memories with her family.
Graciela
Patient Navigator
Patient Navigator; joined HANDS in 2024.
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Graciela joined HANDS in 2024. She graduated college in 2021, a milestone that helped shape who she is today. Now happily married, Graciela enjoys discovering new places and cherishing time with family and friends whenever she can.
Malaica
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant; UF graduate in Physiology & Kinesiology and aspiring physician. Joined in May 2025.
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Malaica joined the HANDS team in May 2025. She recently earned a Bachelor's degree in Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. Malaica aspires to become a physician in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading and staying active at the gym.
Our Partners
Care made possible together.
We’re proud to work alongside the organizations and the hundreds of medical professionals that make free care possible for our neighbors.
Volunteer Doctors
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Specialists who provide free out-of-clinic medical and surgical care to HANDS patients.
Funding Partners
08Foundations, councils, and community funders that sustain the clinic and underwrite specific programs.
Volunteer Dentists
08In-clinic dental care plus out-of-clinic procedures like root canals for HANDS patients.
- Dr. Blank
- Dr. Cusato
- Dr. Gehrig
- Dr. Hedgepath
- Dr. Morsani
- Dr. Sprechman
- Dr. Thomas
- Dr. Willis
Dental Hygienists & Assistants
09Volunteer in-clinic, providing cleanings, education, and chair-side support for our dental program.
- Bergeron
- Colton
- Dela-Barrera
- Hamilton
- Hampson
- Huhn
- Patrick
- Weaver
- Wright
Vision Specialists
04Free eye exams, prescriptions, and follow-up vision care for HANDS patients.
- Dr. Berg
- Dr. Channon
- Dr. Gordon
- Dr. Seith
Leverage
$14
Of care delivered for every $1 donated. Volunteer-driven, so your gift goes further than you think.
$10M+ in care delivered through HANDS each year
Help us keep care free for our neighbors.
Every gift covers labs, prescriptions, and the chair time of a volunteer doctor or dentist. If your organization wants to partner instead, we’d love to talk.