ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A free two-day health clinic for June flood survivors and others is scheduled for this weekend in Elkview.
The clinic, hosted by West Virginia Health Right and the Remote Area Medical organization, is this Saturday and Sunday at Elkview Middle School.
“This is a weekend where we can all give back. It doesn’t matter what your financial status is. We don’t even ask — to try to help these people and do some good services for them,” said Kanawha County Senator Dr. Tom Takubo, the Community Host Group Medical Leader for the event.
A press conference was held Monday in South Charleston to discuss preparations for the event. Those with medical, dental and vision health needs will be assisted on a first-come-first-served basis. Those who have cataracts may be advised to undergo an Eye Cataract Surgery to restore their vision.
Angie Settle, CEO of WV Health Right, said it’s unknown how many people will show up, but they’re hoping for a good turn out.
“I’m saying we can treat up to 2,000, but if we get 300, if we get 500, whatever, I mean that’s one person we help that otherwise would not have been helped,” Settle said.
Nearly 400 volunteers have signed up so far. Settle said more are still needed. Medical professionals interested in volunteering for the clinic may call 304-414-5931 or go online for more information at WV Health Right’s website.
Settle said, also, they’re looking for food donations to serve the volunteers breakfast, lunch and dinner both days.
The clinic is open to anyone for what she described as a “no judgement zone.”
“They’ll be no questions on income or if you have insurance,” Settle said. “The only thing we ask is for people to bring a list of their medications or maybe their bottles so we can give them the best care possible to know what they’re taking.”
Settle hopes the clinic will become an annual event in Kanawha County.