SAINT THOMAS HEALTH PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION CARE FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED IN TENNESSEE

Saint Thomas Health will host a  free healthcare clinic at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.  Saint Thomas Health is a part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system.

The Saint Thomas Health Medical Mission at Home is partnering with more than 30 community organizations to provide free medical care including pharmacy services, dental services, mammograms, vision services, foot and wound care, lab and imaging services, and behavioral medicine.  More than 600 volunteers from Saint Thomas Health, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, chaplains, senior leaders and other hospital staff, will participate.

“Many persons in Nashville are uninsured and underinsured and struggle to find access to affordable healthcare,” said Saint Thomas Health President and Chief Executive Officer, Karen Springer.  “Saint Thomas Health and Ascension are honored to offer free healthcare services to our community and bring treatment and healing to our neighbors. We are extremely grateful that this event regularly receives tremendous participation from our associate and provider volunteers.”

Since 2008, Saint Thomas Health in multiple locations throughout Middle Tennessee has provided over 20,000 patient encounters for those who are most in need. Saint Thomas Health will also host a Medical Mission at Home in Hickman County on Oct. 14, 2017. Information about upcoming medical missions can be found here.

The Ascension Medical Mission at Home is an annual national network of free healthcare clinics for the uninsured and underinsured, and led by Ascension caregivers and partners.  Ascension Medical Mission at Home clinics have been held in Tennessee, Washington, D.C., New York, Alabama, Florida, Connecticut, Indiana and Texas, with plans to expand to more states and locations in the future.