Akwaaba Free Medical Clinic at the International Central Gospel Church
Description: The Akwaaba Free Medical Clinic at The International Central Gospel Church in Worcester offers free medical care to all. The clinic is a project of the Akwaaba Health Initiative, and is staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses, and medical students from the UMass Medical School. One of the main goals of the clinic is to improve access to health care for Worcester's African immigrants and residents of the Vernon Hill neighborhood.
Services:
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Services include checkups • prescription drugs • HIV testing • and diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings. The clinic also helps patients enroll in free or low-cost health insurance plans and gives referrals for other services.
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Hours are Thursday evenings, from 6 PM to 8 PM. This is a walk-in clinic. You do not need an appointment.
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Undocumented noncitizens are welcome. You do not have to give any identification and no one will ask about your immigration status.
Contact information:
Akwaaba Free Medical Clinic
International Central Gospel Church
52 Harlem Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-767-1311
Green Island Free Medical Services
Description: The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has replaced the Green Island Free clinic. The Care Mobile now stops at the Green Island Neighborhood Center to provide free medical care for children and young adults. For more information, see Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
Guild of Our Lady of Providence Free Medical Program at St. Bernard's
Description: This free health clinic, at St. Bernard's Church in Worcester, offers medical care to children and adults who are uninsured or underinsured.
Services:
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Services include immunizations, adult and pediatric medical care, pharmacy assistance, social services, and referrals.
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Hours are Thursday evenings, from 6 PM to 8 PM. You do not need an appointment.
Contact information:
Guild of Our Lady of Providence Free Medical Program
St. Bernard's Church
228 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-798-6818
Health Awareness Services of Central Mass.
Description: Health Awareness Services is a non-profit health care organization with family planning clinics and HIV counseling and testing sites in Worcester and other central Massachusetts locations. HIV/AIDS services, and all services for youth age 17 or younger are free. Charges for other services are based on a sliding fee scale.
Family planning clinic services:
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Services include pap smears and breast exams • screening for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, anemia, testicular cancer • blood tests for marriage license applicants • birth control • pregnancy tests • emergency contraception • testing and treatment for urinary tract infections and other common gynecological problems • screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections • referrals.
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The clinic serves adults and youth of reproductive age. Teens do not need parental consent.
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Services are free for youth age 17 or younger.
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Health Awareness Services accepts MassHealth, the Children's Medical Security Plan, and several other insurance plans. In some cases, you may need a referral from your primary care doctor.
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For adults (18 and older) without insurance, charges are based on a sliding fee scale. The amount you pay is based on your gross income and family size. No one is turned away because of inability to pay.
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The Worcester Family Planning Clinic hours are Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You should call for an appointment.
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For satellite clinic hours in Marborough, Milford, and Southbridge, call Health Awareness Services at 1-800-637-5466.
HIV testing/counseling services:
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Services include confidential HIV testing • HIV case management (Framingham, Milford, and Marlborough) • and partner counseling and referral services.
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HIV/AIDS services are free.
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Worcester HIV clinic hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM; and Wednesday, 1:00 to 8:00 PM. This is a walk-in clinic. You do not need an appointment for these services, but you should call before you come to make sure that the clinic is open.
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For HIV clinic hours at satellite locations (Framingham, Milford, Southbridge), call Health Awareness Services at 1-800-637-5466.
Contact information:
Health Awareness Services of Central Mass., Inc.
405 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Family Planning: 508-753-0800 or 1-800-637-5466
HIV Testing: 508-753-0800 or 1-800-637-5466
HIV Case Management: 1-888-442-7448
Web site: Health Awareness Services of Central Mass. • Family Planning Services • HIV/AIDS Client Services
Plumley Village Health Services
Description: Plumley Village Health Services is a satellite health clinic located in the Plumley Village public housing development. It provides medical services and health education to residents of Plumley Village and the surrounding neighborhood. Plumley Village Health Services is a partner of UMass Memorial Health Care.
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The clinic is staffed by a family physician, physician's assistant, nurse, family planning counselor, and outreach workers.
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The clinic provides primary and preventive care for children and adults.
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The clinic also offers free immunizations, substance abuse counseling and treatment, HIV testing, a Healthy Teen program, Healthy Homes program, and prenatal care.
Contact information:
Plumley Village Health Services
34 Laurel Street Apt. 2 Map of this location
Worcester, MA 01608
Telephone: 508-831-1272
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
More information: Health Care That's Very Close to Home (requires Adobe Reader)
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Description: The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a mobile health care unit that makes scheduled stops at various locations in Worcester. It offers free health care to children and young adults who do not have health care because of financial problems, language barriers, or transportation issues. The Care Mobile is staffed by family doctors, nurse practitioners, dental hygienists, lab technicians, and outreach workers, and is equipped with medical and dental exam rooms and a lab.
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Medical services include physicals, treatment of illnesses, immunizations, well-child care, lab tests, blood pressure tests, health education, vision referrals, hearing tests, and mental health counseling.
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Dental services include dental exams, dental cleaning, dental x-rays, fluoride applications, sealants, and referrals.
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The Care Mobile helps eligible families enroll in MassHealth, Health Safety Net (Free Care), and other low-cost or free health care programs.
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The Care Mobile makes scheduled stops at community schools and various other locations in Worcester on weekdays between 9 AM and 6 PM. Call for a schedule. If possible, make an appointment ahead of time. However, walk-ins are always welcome.
Contact information:
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Voice Mail: 508-334-6073
For appointments, call Nardy Vega: 508-334-7642 (office) or 508-341-9416 (mobile)
The Care Mobile stops at these locations:
- Becker College, corner of West Street and William Street
- Bell Pond, Belmont Street
- Friendly House, 36 Wall Street
- Green Island Neighborhood Center, 50 Canton Street
- Lakeside Apartments, 28 Lakeside Avenue
- Upland Garden Apartments, 7–2 Upland Gardens Drive
- South Worcester Neighborhood Center, 47 Camp Street
- Worcester Youth Center, 27 Chandler Street
- YMCA of Greater Worcester, Central Branch, 766 Main Street
- community schools throughout Worcester
Web site: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
St. Anne's Free Medical Program
Description: This program provides medical services free of charge for children and adults with no insurance or very little insurance. It serves Shrewsbury and surrounding towns, including Worcester.
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This clinic offers medical care for adults and children, including physicals, diagnostic testing, obstetrics and gynecology, immunizations, medical equipment, pharmacy assistance, and referrals for urgent care.
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Clinic hours are Tuesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM. You do not need an appointment.
Contact Information:
St. Anne's Church
130 Boston Turnpike (Rte. 9)
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-754-7920
Worcester Evening Free Medical Service Program (WEFMSP)
Description: The Worcester Evening Free Medical Service Program (WEFMSP) has two walk-in clinics for adults and children with little or no health insurance. The clinic at Epworth United Methodist Church offers free general medical care. The clinic at Wesley United Methodist Church offers free eye exams and hearing evaluations, and free or low-cost eyeglasses and hearing aids. Services are provided by volunteers from the Worcester area.
Services at Epworth United Methodist Church:
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Services include physicals, lab tests, treatment of illnesses, medications, referrals to specialists, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, social services information, and other referrals
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Hours are Mondays, 6 PM to 8 PM. This is a walk-in clinic. You do not need an appointment. The clinic is closed on major holidays.
Services at Wesley United Methodist Church:
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Services include eye exams; free or low cost eyeglasses; glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy exams; hearing tests; and low cost hearing aids
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Comprehensive eye exams are offered on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 6 PM to 8 PM. This is a walk-in clinic, first-come, first-served. You do not need an appointment.
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Ear exams are offered on the 4th Monday of each month. Hours are 6 PM to 8 PM, first-come, first-served.
Contact information:
| Epworth United Methodist Church | Wesley United Methodist Church |
Web site: Worcester Evening Free Medical Service Program
Other Walk-In Clinics
Health Awareness Services (see above) also has clinics in Framingham, Marlborough, Milford, and Southbridge. Call 1-800-637-5466 for more information.
The Blackstone Valley Free Medical Program holds a free clinic at Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville MA 01588, on the 2nd Monday of every month. Hours are 6 PM to 8 PM. Call 508-234-9356.
