CLEVELAND — Long lines formed early Friday morning as the annual two-day MedWish dental and medical clinic opened at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, marking the start of a weekend offering free healthcare services to the community.
The clinic runs until 4 p.m. Friday, with doors reopening at 7 a.m. Saturday. People began lining up hours before opening, seeking access to dental and medical services typically out of reach for many.
Available services include dental screenings, cleanings, extractions, fillings and temporary partials for adults, along with screenings for children. Medical services encompass women’s health and mammograms, primary care, vision, hearing services on Saturday, podiatry, flu shots and HIV and glucose testing. Patients do not need identification or insurance to receive care…