A group of local area care providers, lead by Dr. James Parker, have organized an ongoing clinic to offer free medical care for the uninsured. The program, Volunteers for Healthcare Today, intends to fill the gap for many area residents who, for instance, may work in small businesses that are not able to offer health care to employees.
Local area doctor, Alan Cohn, who offers one of the clinics regularly at his office, said, “Many people do not qualify for Medi-Cal but also cannot afford the cost of health insurance. This clinic aims to serve that part of our community.”
The clinic is open the first and third Sunday of every month from 12:00 to 3:00. There is no application process and no need to qualify. Those who attend the clinic can receive care for a variety of medical issues and, in many cases, free non-narcotic medications. Patients who receive care are asked to “Pay It Forward”* by volunteering to do simple, individual acts of kindness. Information about volunteer opportunities is available at each clinic.
The clinic locations vary according to care providers in Weed, McCloud and Mt Shasta. For further information, watch for the ad in your local newspaper, contact 926-5261, or visit www.vhctoday.org.
*See www.payitforwardfoundation.org
