Hours
of service:
· Tuesday through Saturday
· 9:30 AM -11:30 AM, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
· By appointment only
Please call for information
& appointments.
Click here for contact information.
The
Free Clinic provides the following services:
Medical Services
The
Free Clinic provides primary medical and
limited specialist services to our patients. Free formulary medications
are
also dispensed at the clinic. Physicians provide care based on
scheduled
appointments. The Free Clinic does not provide emergency services.
Specialist
services are provided based on doctor
availability. Complicated procedures are referred to tertiary care
centers.
Dental Services
Under
the Free Clinic Dental Program, our dentists
provide dental care to eligible clients. Dental care includes oral
&
radiographic, examinations, oral hygiene, fillings, and extractions.
Oriental Medicine
Services
Oriental medicine
has been practiced for more than
2,500 years. It has gained worldwide recognition as an effective
alternative
treatment. The Free Clinic has a team of dedicate doctors who
specialize in
traditional oriental medicine including acupuncture and herbs.
Children
Immunization Program
Immunizations for
children up to 18 years old are
offered on scheduled days of the week. An
appointment is required, and previous
immunization records MUST be brought in, along with identification for
both the
child and his/her parents/legal guardians.
The Free Clinic also provides the following
special services:
Great Love Mobile Clinic
In 2000 The Free Clinic added a mobile medical
van. This mobile clinic equips with power generator, an examination
table, two dental chairs, digital X-ray machines, and sterilizing
apparatus. This mobile clinic made it possible for oral and minor
surgical procedures during our health fairs and outreach activities.
Cancer
Support Group
The Free Clinic cancer
support group started in
April 2000. This group meets on the last Sunday afternoon of each
month. Cancer
patients and their families can share experiences, offer support, and
exchange
care ideas. Doctors are often invited to answer questions and to
share
treatment information with the group.
Women's
Health Program
The Free
Clinic has
designated one day a month to
provide women a health check-up
(including pap smear, breast check and mammogram). The Breast Cancer
Early
Detection Program (BCEDP) is offered for women over 40 years old and
Pap Smear
is offered for women over 25 years old. Please call 626-281-3383x125
for detail
information.
School Dental Program
Since
2002, our fully equipped mobile dental van
has brought services to elementary schools in low-income neighborhoods
in the
greater Los Angeles
area. Oral hygiene education is also provided to teach children how to
take
better care of their teeth.
Medical Outreach
Since 1994, the Free Clinic
has served communities
in southern and central CaliforniaMexico
where
people are in much need of medical care. Services include primary care,
dental
care, and oriental medicine.
You can qualify for the services provided by this
free clinic if you meet the following:
1. The
applicant has no public or private health
insurance.
2. The applicant has low income and limited
financial resources.
- Please call
626-281-3383 to make an eligibility
appointment.
- Eligibility
must be reevaluated annually.
- Our
services are free
- Donations
are always appreciated.
You can download
the Buddhist Tzu Chi Free
Clinic brochure. PDF file, 8.5x14, 2mb.
