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First Care Clinic is celebrating National Health Center Week by partnering with the Lions Club to provide free health screenings on Saturday, Aug. 15. The screenings will be held in the Ashley Furniture parking lot, 2702 Vine from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This event is to help raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers, the largest and most successful system of primary healthcare. Health centers serve more than 23 million people nationwide and are increasingly becoming the trusted provider of choice for many families, whether they are insured or not. Evidence shows patients choose health centers because they are convenient, affordable, and offer a range of services from a team of caring professionals.

The free health screenings include diabetes/blood glucose, blood pressure, field of vision, vision acuity, and hearing. There is also a special eye screening available for infants and young children.