INDIANAPOLIS — A mega medical clinic opened up Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium and over the next four days, the clinic will be offering medical, dental and general well being services - all free of charge.
The clinic is sponsored by Pathway to Health, a nonprofit that works with volunteers, donors, partners and the Seventh-day Adventist Church to offer free multispecialty clinics. The clinics provide free medical, surgical, dental, eye care, radiology and other medical and non-medical services.
"We don't require any payment. We don't require insurance. We don't require ID," said Julie Bryson, chief medical officer with Pathway to Health.
Pathway to Health and its partners expect to care for about 6,000 patients during the clinic at Lucas Oil Stadium. It's a massive undertaking that's been put into motion by more than 2,500 volunteers.
Because of the pandemic and other financial hardships, Bryson said the needs are great in the community. They're hoping to use the clinic to bridge the gap.
"Some may not live the lifestyle that is more conducive to staying healthy. I think that's getting better, but we are still going to be able to reach people that are in that situation," Bryson said. "Maybe they haven't had healthcare in a couple of years or maybe longer. We are hoping, in that case, to lead them on the right path to get better."
The clinic also focuses on general well being with mental health services, chaplaincy, clothing services, haircuts, legal services, minor procedures, massages, pediatrics and more.
"Most people, if they work, may have medical insurance. But many people do not have dental insurance," said dental health speaker Lynelle Marcos.
Organizers said this clinic is a way to live their faith and serve those in need.
"The important part for us is to give back to the community," said Ivan Golubic, the president and CEO of Pathway to Health. "As a faith-based organization, we have our beliefs. But that doesn't mean anything unless we act on them. We want to make sure we serve back without any prejudice to what people's faiths are, what people's values are, or what their cultural background is."
The clinic will be open through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There's no need for insurance or an ID, and the only service that requires pre-registration is dental work. More information about registration can be found online.
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