Quality health care is a vital necessity for every child and adult. The Maliheh Free Clinic will improve the quality of life for uninsured families in the Greater Salt Lake Area by providing free medical services.

Too many children and adults in Utah suffer from a lack of quality health care. Poor health can produce a host of problems, including an inability to work and support a family. Often times, uninsured individuals allow health problems to become so severe that they must be treated in hospital emergency rooms. People with untreated illnesses spread sickness in schools, the workplace, and the community. Untreated conditions can also become life-threatening. Obtaining medical services in hospital emergency rooms is very costly, which in turn increases overall health care costs in our society.


The Maliheh Free Clinic was named in honor of Maliheh Abdollahi “Modar joon”, grandmother of Mr. Koshrow Semnani, the benefactor of the Maliheh Free Clinic. Maliheh was an individual who selflessly gave of herself to others so that their burdens might be lighter, their visions longer, and dreams could be fulfilled. The Maliheh Free Clinic stands as a tribute to her, and through its service to the community, the memory of her kind and charitable spirit lives on.


Because medical insurance and medical care is very expensive, many Utahns lack insurance coverage and do not receive the medical care they need.  The Maliheh Free Clinic endeavors, within its capacity, to serve the medical care needs of low-income Utahns who have no other options. No charges are assessed for services provided by the Maliheh Clinic. Initial financing for the free clinic has been provided by the Semnani Foundation, a Salt Lake City-based philanthropic foundation.

Since the announcement of the clinic, many companies and individuals have come forward to offer and render their services. We are grateful for their sustenance and will continue to be appreciative of all future offers of support. Donations from the community account for a large portion of the money that keeps the Maliheh Free Clinic operating. In recent years, government funding for public health programs has been drastically reduced, thus making the existence of the Maliheh Free Clinic more vital than ever. Every donation helps us better serve those in need. Please donate today!