ENID, Okla. — A free pop-up health clinic will take place in Enid this weekend, offering medical, dental, and vision care to those in need. The event will be held Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, at the Stride Bank Center, located at 301 S. Independence Ave.
The clinic is organized by Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit that provides free healthcare through mobile clinics. All services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with no requirement for insurance, income, or immigration status.
Janet Cordell, a longtime RAM volunteer and a leader in Enid’s health community, said the clinic fills a critical gap for people who lack access to regular care.
“There are so many barriers around healthcare,” Cordell said. “Some people can manage basic medical care but have little or no access to dental or vision services. This clinic offers them a real chance.”
Volunteer medical professionals will provide dental cleanings, fillings, X-rays, and extractions. Vision care includes eye exams and prescription glasses, which can be made on-site through RAM’s mobile vision lab.
Due to high demand, patients must choose between dental and vision services when they arrive. However, if time and staffing allow, some patients may receive both. General medical services—such as physicals, pediatric care, women’s health screenings, and diabetes checks—will be available to all attendees.
The clinic will operate from 6 a.m. to around 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 6 a.m. to about 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Stride Bank Center parking lot will open at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, when volunteers will begin distributing numbered entry tickets.
Cordell encouraged attendees to arrive early to increase their chances of being seen.
“If you wait until Sunday and just walk in, you might find it’s too late,” she said.
RAM recommends patients bring any current medications, snacks, water, clothing for the weather, and something to pass the time while waiting.
After receiving care, patients may be referred for follow-up services. RAM staff help those with insurance connect to in-network providers, while partnerships with groups like Great Salt Plains Health Center and Oklahoma Project Woman assist patients without coverage.
“This is a chance for everyone to get care,” Cordell said. “If you have a basic need and you know it won’t be met otherwise, this may be your best opportunity.”