In 2022, Armando was referred to the Order of Malta Clinic following a three-day hospital stay for DKA at Alta Bates Medical Center. Just five months earlier, he had fled Colombia to escape a dangerous and threatening situation. After arriving in the U.S., he went nearly four months without access to his diabetes and hypertension medications – an interruption that ultimately led to his hospitalization.
Read MoreEach year, World Day of the Sick invites communities around the world to pause, reflect, and stand in solidarity with those who are ill, those who care for them, and all who walk alongside people on their healing journeys.
Read MoreWe’re proud to share an important milestone for our Clinic and the community we serve. Beginning Saturday, January 17, the Clinic will offer weekly Saturday morning hours, expanding access to care for uninsured adults who may not be able to visit us during the workweek.
Read MoreAs 2025 comes to a close, we are grateful for another year of service and community impact. Every milestone we celebrate is made possible by the generosity of our volunteer providers, donors, partners, and supporters — the people who ensure uninsured adults across the Bay Area can receive high-quality medical care at no cost.
Read MoreFor Dr. Douglas Lange, a lifelong passion for medicine began at just 12 years old. That early moment of inspiration set Dr. Lange on a path toward a long and rewarding career in orthopedics. After decades in private practice, he connected with the Order of Malta Clinic—first consulting remotely on X-rays and later, after retirement, becoming a dedicated volunteer physician.
Read MoreThis October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Order of Malta Clinic proudly celebrated the fifth anniversary of its partnership with Sutter Health’s Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center. Together, we are breaking down barriers to care by bringing life-saving breast cancer screenings directly to women who might otherwise go without.
Read MoreFor nearly five years, Martin Karpiel, FACHE has brought a lifetime of healthcare management experience, and a heart for service, to the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California. A Knight of Malta and longtime leader in emergency and urgent care, Martin has dedicated his career to improving access to healthcare for those in need.
Read MorePeter first came to us three years ago, at age 50. By his own admission, he hadn’t seen a doctor in many years. When asked about medications, he shared that he had been taking Paxil, an antidepressant, nightly for years to manage depression and anxiety—though he had never seen a psychiatrist. Peter explained that he obtained the medication through a “friend.”
Read MoreFor Sheila and George Tichy, supporting the Clinic has never been about accolades or recognition. From the Clinic’s earliest days, their involvement has been rooted in something far deeper: a shared belief that no one should be denied healthcare because of their circumstances, and a conviction that faith should be lived out through action.
Read MoreIn the 13 years Maria Gamulo-Owen, FNP has worked at the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California, she has witnessed first-hand the dramatic increase in the number of patients suffering from severe mental health challenges.
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