TULSA, Okla. — More than a dozen doctors are volunteering their time each week at a free medical clinic in Tulsa, providing care to patients who may otherwise go without it.
The clinic operates every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Islamic Center of Tulsa near 51st Street and Sheridan Road. Organizers said the clinic is open to everyone regardless of faith, race, or background, and no insurance is required.
“Yes it’s free to everyone, regardless of faith, race, or religion, everybody’s welcome to benefit from this service,” said Dr. Muhammad Afzal, director of the Islamic Center Medical Clinic.
Volunteer physicians offer a wide range of services, including preventive health screenings such as blood pressure and diabetes checks, as well as treatment for acute illnesses like infections and respiratory issues.
“So basic health screening like diabetes, blood pressure… preventive health screening, also we take care of the acute illnesses like if somebody has a sore throat or pneumonia,” Afzal said…