The Plain City Free Clinic continues to be open most Saturday mornings. The sessions take place in Dr. John Adams’ medical office located at 480 South Jefferson Avenue (which is Route 42), Suite 500. Dr. Adams’ office is directly behind Plain City Druggist and across the road from Der Dutchman restaurant.

For patients meeting specific guidelines, free medical office visits are provided. Medical needs outside of routine office care are referred to other providers who have agreed to offer services at reduced costs or at no charge.

A person does not have to be a previous patient of Dr. Adams to use the Free Clinic.

The Plain City Free Clinic is a satellite office of the Madison County Health Partners, which additionally operates a free clinic in London, Ohio.

The eligibility guidelines to qualify as a Plain City Free Clinic patient are:

1. The person must be a resident of the Plain City area (live in either the Jonathan Alder or the Fairbanks School Districts).

2. Currently be without health insurance.

3. Meet a household income guideline (200% of the federal poverty level or below).

To qualify, the total household income for a family of four should be $41,000 per year or less.

Appointments are necessary for the Free Clinic and can be made by calling Charles or Zeta Holcombe at 614-873-8600.

For information, you can also email Charles at holcomcare@aol.com.

On clinic day, the patient needs to bring a photo ID and a proof of residency (utility bill, etc.). Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The clinic does NOT provide narcotics, controlled substances, or chronic pain control services.

Beyond basic healthcare, the following services will also be provided by community volunteers:

1. Information about community resources and services.

2. Help applying to Prescription Assistance Programs.

3. Referrals to appropriate community services, as needed.

4. Spiritual support if requested.

5. Financial vouchers to help pay for some prescriptions.

The Plain City Free Clinic is currently featured in the United Way 2013-2014 Giving Campaign, asking all of us to be a “Super Hero,” and “Live United.” Check out Dr. Adams, Charles Holcombe, and the Free Clinic crew in the United Way brochure under “Health & Human Services” HERE. You can see all of the United Way funded projects, including the Free Clinic, by going HERE.

And you can LIKE the United Way of Union County on Facebook HERE.