The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge

WHO?        Children and adults of Anderson and surrounding counties who meet the following criteria: Uninsured Household income below two times the Federal Poverty level

WHAT?      The Free Medical Clinic, a non-profit organization, staffed entirely by volunteers.

Appointment are needed No walk-ins accepted

WHERE?   The clinic is located in the education center of the former Trinity United Methodist Church on Robertsville Rd., Oak Ridge.

WHEN?      Doors open on Monday, January 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Patients will be seen by appt. only on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 AM-12PM.

HOW?        Phone lines will open to schedule appointments starting on Wednesday, January 6^th.

Individuals must call the office at (865) 483-3904 on Mondays and Wednesday from 9AM-12PM or 1-4PM, or Fridays during regular office hours. Doctors will see patients on Fridays and Saturdays from 9AM-12PM. Unfortunately, NO WALK-INS or MEDICAL EMERGENCIES WILL BE SEEN, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CALL

WHY?        The idea for a free clinic began last spring when several members of a local Sunday school class were inspired by Dr. Tom Kim, founder of the Free Medical Clinic of America located in Knoxville. Dr. Kim's dedication to provide free quality care for those without medical insurance prompted the members into action. After several months of planning, recruiting, training, and hard labor the dream of a free medical clinic in Oak Ridge is about to come to true.

MORE?      Linda Johnston, public relations

emaihjohnstonbron @ bellsouth.net