Since 2008, Upper Room has partnered with Stafford Crossing Community Church of Virginia, USA to host an annual free medical clinic during the summer. The medical clinic called – MASH (Medical Ambassadors Serving through Health care) serves the residentsĀ of the Grants Pen, Barbican and Shortwood communities, although persons also travel from other communities to access the various services.
Persons can see a medical doctor or have their eyes tested (courtesy of Lions Club) or receive dental education or do HIV tests (courtesy of the Family Planning Unit of the Ministry of Health). This year’s MASH clinic will be held for four days, starting Monday June 23 through to Thursday June 26. Gates open at 8 a.m.
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