The Ashland Free Medical Clinic provides non urgent and non-emergency primary care services for uninsured individuals who cannot afford the cost of medical care. We offer remote visits by phone or video every Saturday morning from 8 am to 11 am to established patients. In person on-site visits are available at the Clinic location every other week. Physical therapy services are available during in-person clinics. In addition to the medical care, optometry and mental health services are available once each month. We have recently launched coverage (by referrals) for routine dental care and critical dental issues impacting general health. Please see the clinic schedule for details.
Examples of some conditions that we treat:
Diabetes
Sore throat / Cough / Cold / Flu
Ear infections / Wax (cerumen) impactions in the ears
Skin conditions
Urine/bladder infections
High blood pressure / High cholesterol
Heartburn
Children with dermatologic and ENT (ear, nose, throat) conditions
Mental health conditions like stress, depression, and anxiety
Eye conditions / Vision exams for prescriptions
Physical therapy
Dental care - Preventive and issues impacting general health
Examples of conditions that we cannot treat:
Emergency procedures of any kind
Trauma or injuries that need x-rays
Bleeding problems
Immunizations, TB (tuberculosis bacillus) test, OB/GYN
Disability, DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles), physical examination clearance forms, insurance forms
Patients needing urgent labs
Conditions requiring imaging - MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) / CT (computed tomography)
Pap smears
STD (sexually transmitted disease) / STI (sexually transmitted infection) - Refer these patients to Planned Parenthood clinic or the County Health Department
STD screening