Author: Saratoga TODAY

The Southern Adirondack Health Initiative works to remove barriers to affordable and high-quality healthcare for people living in the Southern Adirondack region of New York State by organizing free health clinics, providing information on low-cost prescription drugs and educating clinic patients on available options. From April 11–12, the initiative will host a free community health clinic offering a range of medical, dental, and vision services provided by licensed healthcare professionals and volunteers. Patients will receive care at no cost, along with resources and information to help them navigate ongoing healthcare needs.

Services Offered

Dental

• Cleanings

• Fillings

• Extractions

• Dental X-rays

Vision

• Complete Eye Exams

• Eye Health Evaluations

• Prescription Glasses Made on Site

Medical

• Physical Exams

• RX Consultations

• Women’s Health

• General Exams

• And More

Details

• The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday night, April 10, and will remain open throughout the clinic weekend.

• Clinic capacity is often reached early in the day, especially for dental and vision services. Once capacity is reached, additional patients cannot be admitted. It is recommended to arrive in the morning, well before the clinic opens, for the best chance of being seen.

• If arriving early, patients should come prepared with their own food, water, medications, and weather-appropriate clothing. Bathrooms will be available at the parking site.

• Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; those seeking dental services are strongly encouraged to arrive as early as possible.

• All services are free and open to the public. No ID or insurance required.

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Volunteers

Volunteers are welcome to support the healthcare clinic. Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to help ensure the event’s success. Those interested in serving are encouraged to email info@southernadkhealth.org for more information.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning continues its 34-year tradition of presenting educational and social opportunities for adults 55+ by offering twenty 6-week, noncredit courses starting in March and April. Registration will be open in-person at the free Open House at 2 p.m. on March 19 at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. More information and the course catalog will be available later that day at www.allsaratoga.org 

Catalogs will also be distributed to local libraries, YMCA’s and retirement communities or by request after March 19 at (518) 290-6988 or jeff@allsaratoga.org. Registrations will be accepted throughout the term until courses are full. Some courses will sell out. Annual membership is $75 and goes for 365 days from join date. Six-week courses are $50 each.  

Topics for these 20 volunteer-led, noncredit courses include music, literature, Tai Chi, Belly Dance Moves & Music, writing, hiking, Chinese history, iPhone basics, wildflowers, foreign policy, poetry, the Beatles, local walking tours, and a variety speaker series. Courses are offered on location in local classrooms or outdoors.

Founded in 1992, the Academy is a nonprofit membership organization whose members share a love of learning. A self-funded entity, A.L.L. is designed to offer lifelong learning and comradery among seniors. A.L.L. also offers a fall and winter term, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and special events held throughout the year. If you would like to support the Academy by becoming a member or for more information, contact the Academy at (518) 290-6988, email jeff@allsaratoga,org, or go to www.allsaratoga.org.