For more than three decades, the Seager Memorial Clinic in Ogden, Utah, has quietly provided free medical, dental, vision, and mental health care to thousands of uninsured residents. Now, the nonprofit has a new home — one ten times larger than its previous basement location.
After 36 years operating beneath the Ogden Rescue Mission, the clinic officially opened its new 7,000-square-foot facility on October 29, marking a major milestone in its mission to provide healthcare for those who can’t afford it.
From Basement to Bright New Beginning
The Seager Memorial Clinic was founded in 1988 by Dr. Floyd Seager, who was moved to action after witnessing a man collapse on the street — a man who later died because he lacked access to basic medical care. That event inspired Seager to partner with the Rescue Mission to open Ogden’s first and only completely free healthcare clinic.
Since then, thousands of Utahns have received lifesaving and life-improving care — all funded by community donations and powered by volunteers.
The new facility, built entirely through private donations and volunteer labor, was unveiled last week in front of more than 100 attendees.
A Legacy of Compassion
Dr. Seager’s son, Stephen Seager, spoke emotionally at the ribbon-cutting ceremony:
“Because of all of you, the suffering of countless people has been relieved. Scores of lives have been saved because one night — about 40 years ago — my father, and now you, made the decision to treat their neighbor like themselves.”
More Space, More Services
The clinic’s new executive director, Jerika Mays, joined over 30 staff and supporters in cutting the ceremonial ribbon. She said the new space will allow them to expand hours and patient capacity while maintaining the clinic’s welcoming spirit.
“Together, we are truly bringing healing, dignity, and hope to the most vulnerable members of our community who might otherwise go without essential health care,” Mays said.
The new clinic will officially open to patients on November 3, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mays added that the new space offers upgraded equipment, expanded dental and vision care areas, and more private rooms for mental health counseling.
“This is more than a building,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to give our patients dignity. When they walk in, it’s bright, beautiful, and full of hope — a place that says, ‘you matter.’”
Powered by Volunteers and Donors
The Seager Memorial Clinic is staffed by just two part-time employees and sustained by hundreds of volunteer doctors, nurses, and community members who donate their time and expertise.
Funding comes entirely from individual donations and local business sponsors. Mays credited the community’s generosity for making the clinic’s expansion possible.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who gave their time, money, or materials,” she said. “Every act of kindness helped make this dream real.”
As Ogden continues to grow, the clinic remains a symbol of compassion rooted in the city’s heart — proving that healthcare access doesn’t have to depend on income, and that one doctor’s act of empathy can ripple across generations.
