Free Two-Day Health Clinic Returns to Philadelphia This Weekend

PHILADELPHIA — A free two-day health clinic returns to Philadelphia this weekend, offering medical care at no cost to uninsured and underinsured residents.

The clinic, now in its fourth year, will be held Oct. 17 and 18 at The Eye Institute. It is organized jointly by the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, Drexel and DentMed.

Every service at the event is completely free. The clinic is aimed at residents who lack insurance or whose coverage leaves gaps in their care.

Free clinics of this kind often serve large numbers of patients over a single weekend, with volunteers providing screenings and basic care to people who might otherwise go without.

Patients at such events are generally seen on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early in the day is advised.

The Eye Institute sits on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, a central location for residents across the city.

Organizers encourage anyone who has put off medical care because of cost to take advantage of the weekend.

Patients who attend should bring a photo ID and a list of any medications they currently take, which helps providers deliver safe and complete care.