Free Medical Clinic Comes To Wheeling This Weekend

Area residents in need of free medical care can get help in Wheeling this weekend.  

Samaritan’s Purse, the international Christian relief organization, will bring a free medical outreach clinic to the city from Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23 in partnership with Newbridge Church.  

The clinic will provide no-cost medical, dental and vision care to community members regardless of insurance status or ability to show identification. 

“Samaritan’s Purse responded to the historic flooding that impacted Valley Grove and neighboring communities last year. As they looked to expand the reach of their community medical clinic, they reached out again to partner with us,” Pastor Chris Figaretti, from Newbridge Church, said. “These services will provide for many in our community and beyond who have limited access to care. Patients will be able to choose between a dental screening or a vision screening, and they may receive a general well visit, including well-child visits.” 

Care will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or advance registration is required.  

Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. However each clinic day will close once capacity is reached, so closing times may vary. 

Services Provided  

• Vision exams and eyeglass making 

• Dental exams, fillings, extractions, and dental hygiene 

• General medical exams, well-child visits, and school physicals 

• Blood pressure and diabetes screenings 

• Lab testing, as available 

• Care for a range of additional health concerns, to the extent providers are able 

Organizers expect strong community turnout and encourage residents to arrive early, as care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.