Mariam Clinic | Overview

: Mission and Vision; The Mariam Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are dedicated to promoting health and well-being by providing accessible medical care and support services for low-income, uninsured adults in Wake and Durham Counties.; read a letter from Sumera Hayat, Chair of the Mariam Clinic

: History; The Mariam Clinic was founded in 2005 by a diverse group of local women who came together to address unmet needs in our community.; read more about us

: Name and Logo; The Mariam Clinic is named after Mariam, or Mary, a woman revered by Christians and Muslims alike: a woman known for her strength, her spirit, and her compassion. We at the Mariam Clinic hope to emulate these traits. By providing a welcoming sanctuary for all, we strive to uphold fundamental principles of both Islam and Christianity: those of service, compassion, social justice, peace, and understanding.; Our logo is based on the design of an ancient symbol called the hamsa in Arabic and hamesh in Hebrew. It has long been used as a symbol of protection, patience, and faith. It is popularly known in Islamic societies as the Hand of Fatima, after the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. In Jewish tradition, it is often referred to as the Hand of Miriam, after the sister of Moses. In recent years, some activists for Middle East peace have chosen to wear the hamsa as a reminder of the similarities between the Islamic and Jewish faiths.