Salaam Clinic of Cleveland was forced to close down in March when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the global level. It is now preparing to re-open the clinic. Salaam Clinic is based in a Bilal Community Center on Euclid Avenue, which was forced to close down; the clinic had no choice but to shut its doors. However, the untiring efforts and heartfelt pain of Salaam Clinic doctors made it possible to reopen its doors for the people in need. News 5 Cleveland covered this event on 17 May 2020.
Salaam Clinic runs under Salaam Cleveland, which is a non-profit social organization. Salaam Cleveland has recently received a grant of $25,000 from the greater Cleveland Rapid Response Fund to procure clinical items, personal protective equipment and to expand its telehealth services.
Dr. Syed Shoaib Shah, CEO of the Salaam Clinic said that these are challenging times, and people who are uninsured or underinsured need medical services more than ever. Whether we have a pandemic or not, the need for people to get medical attention and checkups will not stop. Although the Salaam Clinic has secured a grant, it’s not enough to fulfill the needs of the community, as its three main fundraisers had to be canceled.
Salaam Clinic has also started its Telehealth services to ensure the safety of every community member, and provide them proper consultations at the ease of their homes.