Mark McDonald shares why Villa Therese Catholic Clinic is providing free health services to New Mexicans

Mark McDonald shares why Villa Therese Catholic Clinic is providing free health services to New Mexicans

Author: Santa Fe New Mexican September 2, 2025 Duration: 35:23

For many struggling New Mexicans trying to make ends meet, healthcare is one issue that has increasingly become a luxury. Rising costs have pushed people to the brink because life-saving medications, doctor's appointments or eye exams are unattainable due to financial and geographic circumstances. That’s the understanding of Villa Therese Catholic Clinic, based in Santa Fe, which has provided health services to low-income New Mexicans for nearly 80 years.  

Villa Therese Executive Director Mark McDonald joins the latest episode of “Conversations Different” to share why his nonprofit clinic is providing free services to people and explains what factors have contributed to a need for more affordable healthcare in the state. He also shares some ways the clinic is trying to expand its reach in rural areas while emphasizing opportunities for community involvement, volunteering and donation.  

To learn more about Villa Therese’s efforts, visit their website at villatherese.org 

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