About Us
Mission
The USF Health BRIDGE Clinic is a student-run free clinic located at the University of South Florida in the heart of the University Area Community. Our goal is to create a health facility where patients are treated compassionately and cared for through the collaboration of medicine, social work, physical therapy, pharmacy and public health providers. We believe a healthy community is a prosperous one, and we strive to improve the well-being of the University Area Community.
The USF Health BRIDGE Clinic earned the 2025 Gold Rating for the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. This means that the clinic achieved the highest scores in categories including patient care, clinic and pharmacy responsibilities, risk management systems, credentialing and privileging systems, and administration.
Services
The USF Health BRIDGE Clinic is located on the 5th floor of the Carol & Frank Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare on USF's Campus. We are open Tuesday and some Thursday nights from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm by appointment only.
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Our Medical Services include:
- Primary Care
- Gynecological Services
- Several Subspecialty Nights
- Psychiatry, Neurology, Dermatology, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
- Laboratory services
- Medical Imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT, mammograms)
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Improve Access
- Connect patients with manufacturer and local assistance programs
- Streamline pharmacy visits and refill processes
- Review vaccination history and provide immunizations
- Assist patients with clinic CGM utilization
Monitor Adherence & Continuity of Care
- Review medication regimens, histories, and outcomes
- Identify and prevent adverse drug events, drug interactions, and inappropriate or duplicate therapy
- Optimize therapy to improve outcomes and reduce health care utilization and costs
- Ensure patient understanding and adherence to prescribed regimens
Provide Education
- Provide prescription counseling
- Engage patients in self-care and self-management of medications
- Educate and counsel on vaccinations and CGM placement
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The USF Health BRIDGE Clinic’s physical therapy department provides rehabilitation services to help patients improve function and increase participation. Services offered include:
- Rehabilitation following an injury
- Improving mobility
- Management of neurological conditions
- Maximizing physical function
- Assistive device training
- Decrease pain with movement
- Prevent falls
- Improve balance
- Provide home exercise programs
Conditions We Can Treat but not limited to:
- Neurological Conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s Disease)
- Musculoskeletal Conditions (osteoarthritis, tendinitis, muscle/ligament tear)
- Vestibular Disorders (Dizziness, vertigo)
- Weakness and Deconditioning
- Diabetes Screening
Physical Therapy address:
3500 Fletcher Ave. Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33613 -
The Public Health team at the USF Health BRIDGE Clinic offers the following services:
- Free and confidential HIV testing for all enrolled BRIDGE patients during their appointments.
- Compassionate and informative counseling conversations regarding HIV stigma, risk, history, and prevention.
- Information about methods to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
- Health educational materials about HIV/AIDS for different age groups and cultures.
- Male and female condoms free of charge.
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Social Work provides these services:
- Completes biopsychosocial assessments to understand how medical, emotional, and life factors may be affecting a patient’s health.
- Helps patients find and connect with community and public resources that support basic needs, stability, and access to care.
- Provides supportive listening, guidance, and problem-solving to help patients navigate life stressors and feel supported throughout their care.