For 25 years, a free health clinic has served the Norman community by providing health services to low-income, uninsured Norman residents. Many students volunteer at Health for Friends, 317 E. Himes St.

One student, multidisciplinary studies junior Koby Seitter, was looking to volunteer when she heard about the free clinic.

“I heard about Health for Friends through the Medical Ethics and Issues panel, and I just loved the idea of what they were doing at Health for friends,” Seitter said.

Though on staff for one year, Health for Friends manager Debbie Durham said she has been involved with the clinic for almost 20 years through her involvement with Medicaid.

“Volunteers get great one-on-one experience with patients,” Durham said.

Biochemistry senior Yousaf Kahn said his original intention for volunteering had been to gain experience in the medical field, but now it is one of his favorite things to do in the afternoon.

“I would encourage everyone to volunteer,” Kahn said. “Anyone that wants to help the community can come out and there might be positions available.”

Seitter also said she would encourage people to volunteer.

“Health for Friends gives great hands-on experience at a general practice clinic,” she said.

Health for Friends provides general medical services, urgent care, health education, dental and pharmaceutical services.

General medical services include physicals, laboratory and radiology services, medical monitoring and treatment of chronic conditions, follow-up for minor illnesses or injuries and routine gynecologic care that includes pap smears and mammography services, Durham said.