Giant, free health clinic at Seattle Center Feb 13-16
Friday, February 7, 2020
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| Dental work is sought after so much that patients get in line the night before. Photo by Auston James |
The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
The next clinic is scheduled for February 13 – 16, 2020 at Seattle Center
About the clinic
- All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, housing or immigration status
- Patients will not be asked for ID or documentation of any type
- Patients do not need to reside in King County or Washington to receive services
- The Clinic offers dental, vision and medical care; patients cannot seek dental and vision care on the same day
- Tickets are distributed each day, beginning at 5 AM, on a first-come, first-served basis (one ticket per person, ticket is only good for that day)
- Patients can attend the clinic for multiple days, but must go through the ticket process each day
- Interpreters are available
- Patients should come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
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--Colette Cosner, Public Health Insider
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14 comments:
Can i get free braces?
I'm afraid not. But you can get eye exams and dental work that doesn't require repeat visits.
I am in need for a crown on my tooth that has had a root canal done on it years ago. I can not afford the 2 crown I need. Can I get this?
Can you get several teeth removed? Mine are breaking off, they seem to start off looking like a small hole and then become so thin they break
Are crowns covered?
Canbbn i get a broken tooth pulled?
I'm pretty sure you can get teeth pulled and crowns done - however they only have so many appointments so you would need to get there early on the first day. I've been told that you line up to get scheduled, then return at your scheduled time - for teeth anyway.
Last time I went, They did do crowns as long as there is not too much damage to the tooth. They also do dentures, fillings, extractions and repairs. There was a mammogram station, acupuncture, chiropractor service, general medical advice/services, and a ton of other services.
Is there outreach to the homeless who are in need of care and what organizations are leading that effort to get that message to them so they may take advantage of this opportunity?
Unknown 1:29pm - thank you for sharing your experience - very helpful
Anonymous 11:01pm. The article has been shared by readers 1500 times, so I suspect it's getting to the people who need it most.
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Ask for stainless steel crown. They come out of a box and can be done in one visit.
I know this is a valuable service for many that otherwise would not be served. The question is why are they not being served? I can't pretend that this is not heart breaking. This is not what my life looks like when I go to the dentist. We are not a poor country. It hurts that so many live every day as though we are. We need to honor humanity. Please find a way to do your part to make the much needed difference. God willing, I will.
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