What: Free dental, vision and medical care will be offered to uninsured and underinsured individuals and families in the Nevada County area
When: January 11 and 12, 2020
Where: Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley
How to volunteer: Professional volunteers are still needed in numerous capacities including general dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental x-ray techs, oral surgeons, optometrists, opticians, ophthalmic techs, physicians, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, RNs, EMTs and more! For more information on volunteering or receiving services, please visit www.californiacareforce.org or contact Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, Emerald Carroll, at 916-749-4170 or emerald@californiacareforce.org
How to access care: All patients must have a wristband to receive services. Wristbands for next-day services will be distributed as follows:
Truckee Area Residents: Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11 from 2pm – 4pm at the Sierra Community House, 11695 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
Grass Valley Area Residents: Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11 from 4pm – 6pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley
The clinic will have 60 dental chairs, ten medical exam rooms, and four vision lanes. A vision lab will produce free prescription eyeglasses on-site. Dentistry will include x- rays, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Medical doctors will provide services ranging from consultation and diagnosis to minor medical procedures while nurses will staff triage areas and provide medical assistance.
For more information, download the press release.