Tampa drop-in center expands to add free healthcare, dental services for underserved community

The Brief

  • The DROP in Seminole Heights is partnering with Pioneer Medical Foundation to provide free medical and dental care starting Thursday.
  • Underserved and homeless Tampa residents can walk in for basic healthcare, dental exams, and mental health services.
  • The clinic on Nebraska Avenue will operate every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to offer essential medical support.

TAMPA, Fla. Starting Thursday morning, a pair of local nonprofits are joining forces to offer free health and dental care to underserved Tampa residents at a local drop-in center.

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What we know:

The DROP (Dignity and Resilience Operations Partnership) from WellBuilt Cities in Seminole Heights partnered with Pioneer Medical Foundation to expand its services by adding dental care and medical exam rooms.

The facility located on Nebraska Avenue sits directly on the bus line, making it easily accessible for homeless residents or those without stable housing.

A staff of ten workers, including a dentist and a doctor or nurse practitioner, will be onsite to provide care.

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