Waukee Free Clinic Hosts Back-to-School Health Fair Monday

Start the school year off right by stopping by the Back-to-School Health Fair Monday, July 23, at the Waukee Area Christian Services Free Clinic.

Physicians, nurses and volunteers will be on hand to provide school and sports physicals, dental and vision screenings, immunizations and even lead testing for students of all ages, regardless of income and at no charge. Hawk-I insurance representatives will also be on hand to assist students in their screenings.

The Waukee Area Christian Services Free Clinic, now in its sixth year of operations, is open every Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. with patient registration beginning at 5:30. Services are provided by volunteer doctors and nurses and run the gamut of treatment for illnesses and minor injuries to child well-visits and chronic disease management.

The clinic operates entirely on donations and with the support of other area churches.

In an interview last fall, Melissa Stimple, director of the Waukee Area Christian Services, said the free clinic is only one component of an entire community outreach program that caters to this western suburb. A food pantry and community garden complete the trifecta.

“I think it’s an amazing resource for the community because people come from all over to use the clinic, “ she said. “There’s nothing else out west here. I think we fill a vital role in health care in the community.”

Free health screenings will be available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and all are first come, first served.

The Health Fair is held at Waukee Area Christian Services Free Clinic located in the basement of Westview Church at 1155 SE Boone Dr. For more information, go to the Waukee Area Christian Services website or call (515) 321-0894.