Local Health Services

Equal Access Clinic – Free Health Care Monday-Thursday Evenings

Contact: (352) 273-9425

Services: Primary medical care; Social work and psychological consultations

Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Patients are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before clinic start time.

Equal Access at Spanish 7th Day Adventist Church

This clinic is open every Monday night starting at 5:00 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome. To request an UberHealth ride to and from your appointment, please call the EACN office at (352) 273-9425.

Esta clínica está abierta todos los lunes por la noche a partir de las 5:00 p. m. Las personas sin cita siempre son bienvenidas. Para solicitar un viaje en UberHealth hacia y desde su cita, llame a la oficina de EACN al (352) 273-9425.

Specialty Clinics Offered / Clínicas Especializadas Ofrecidas:

  • Spanish Night / Clínica Española occurs every Monday of the month. We have in-person Spanish translators and providers and welcome all Spanish-speaking patients.
    • La Noche Española / Clínica Española ocurre todos los Lunes del mes. Nosotros proporcionamos traductores y proveedores de español en persona y damos la bienvenida a todos pacientes de habla hispana.
  • Nephrology night occurs once every other month, based on need.
    • La noche de nefrología se realiza una vez cada dos meses, según la necesidad.
  • 12909 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606

Spanish Night /Clínica Española

We offer free primary care services in a safe and private environment with Spanish-speaking physicians, medical students, and translators. Other services include medication assistance, screening for HIV, and education and blood testing for patients who have diabetes.

We are open for Spanish Night every Monday at Gainesville Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church. The address is 12909 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606. Appointment requests can be made online and walk-ins are welcome.

Ofrecemos servicios de atención primaria gratuitos en un ambiente seguro y privado con médicos, estudiantes de medicina y traductores hispanohablante. Otros servicios incluyen asistencia con medicamentos, pruebas de detección del VIH y educación y análisis de sangre para pacientes con diabetes.

Estamos abiertos para la Noche Española todos los lunes en la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Española de Gainesville. La dirección es 12909 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606. Las solicitudes de citas se pueden hacer en línea y las personas sin cita previa son bienvenidas.

Nephrology Night

We provide additional testing and support for patients dealing with uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and electrolyte imbalances. Additionally, we offer kidney ultrasounds as necessary. During these specialty sessions, a certified nutritionist is available to offer further advice and dietary recommendations. Our clinic operates bi-monthly (once every other month) depending on demand, with the provisional schedule for 2024 including sessions in May, July, September, and November.

  • Nephrology nightBi-monthly (once every other month) depending on demand, with the provisional schedule for 2024 including sessions in May, July, September, and November.

Address / Dirección:

  • 12909 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
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Equal Access at Eastside

This clinic is open every Tuesday night starting at 5:30pm. Walk-ins always welcome.

Specialty Clinics Offered:

  • LGBT Health Clinic on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
  • Psychiatry Clinic on the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Address:

  • 410 NE Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
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Equal Access at Bartley Temple

This clinic is open every Wednesday night starting at 5:00pm. Walk-ins always welcome.

Address:

  • Bartley Temple United Methodist Church
    1936 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
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Equal Access at Main Street

This clinic is open every Thursday night. Opening at 5pm, starting at 5:30pm. This clinic is currently open for appointments only. Please make an appointment using the link at the top of this page or by calling (352)273-9425

Specialty Clinics Offered:

  • Women’s Clinic
  • Diabetes Education Classes
  • Prenatal Night once monthly. Call 352-284-9921 for details.

Address:

  • 1707 N. Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Mobile Outreach Clinic – Free Health Care Monday-Friday

Contact: (352) 273-5329

Services: Health Screenings; Primary Care for Men, Women and Children; Well Women Check ups; Family Planning; Resources and Referrals; Additional Specialty Services

Services are provided free of charge, but donations are encouraged and appreciated. Patients are seen on a first come, first serve basis. Please arrive at least 1 hour prior to the end of clinic to be seen.

For more information about specialty services including the Women’s Clinic, Psychology Clinic, Neurology Clinic, and Pharmacy Clinic, please visit their website at https://outreach.med.ufl.edu/ or check out Mobile Outreach Clinic’s May MOC Schedule.

Helping Hands Clinic for Homeless – Free Health Care on Mondays and Thursdays

Contact: (352) 519-5542

Services: Primary care; Pharmacy; Psychiatric treatment; Resources and referrals; Assistance with obtaining eye care

Schedule:

Mondays: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Helping Hands Clinic (509 NE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601); Patient sign-up begins at 2:30pm, clinic starts at 4:00pm in addition to food being served

Wednesdays: GRACE clinic 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Patient sign-up begins at 2:30 PM

Thursdays: 1:30 PM – 7:00pm at Helping Hands Clinic (509 NE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601); Activities and showers for women begin at 1:30 PM, clinic starts at 3:00 PM in addition to food being served

RAHMA (Relief and Assistance for Humanity by Muslim Americans) – Free Health Care on Saturdays for the Uninsured

Contact: (352) 792-8324

Services: Primary and preventative health care

Patients must be uninsured with income level below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line to receive free medical services.

The first 20 patients will be seen. Pediatric services will be available on a limited basis by appointment only. For an appointment block, you may contact the clinic.

Schedule:

Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 5220 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608

ACORN Clinic – Health Care at Sliding Scale Prices Monday – Thursday

Contact: Medical Clinic – (352) 485-1133; Dental Clinic – (352) 485-2772

(23320 North State Road 235, Brooker, FL 32622)

Services: General care; Women’s health care

Patients must make an appointment. No walk-ins.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at ACORN Clinic

Some Fridays 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at ACORN Clinic

We Care Network:  Specialist care by volunteer physicians; must be referred (except for dental)

Contact:  (352) 334-7926

Services:  Specialist care for low-income & uninsured people; must be referred (except for dental)

Located at the Alachua County Health Department (224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville) & operated by  AC Medical Society and ACHD.

Mondays- Fridays 8:00am – 5:00 PM:  Alachua County Health Department (224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville