There will be a “Healthy Broome” event from Monday, August 11th through Friday, August 20th 2025.. FREE medical, dental, and optometry services will be provided, at NO COST to anyone in need regardless of income, insurance or residency. Details below:
Dates:
Monday August 11- Friday August 20,2025
Services Provided at NO COST:
Medical
· Ages 16+: Preventative care, acute disease management, appropriate referrals
· Ages 6-18: School physicals
· Ages 18+: Behavioral health screenings
Dental
· Ages 16+: Dental exams, oral cancer screenings, hygiene education, pain management, X-rays, fillings, and simple to moderate extractions
Optometry
· Ages 5+: Refractions, screenings for glaucoma and macular degeneration, dilated diabetic eye exams, fabrication of eyeglasses
These services are available to anyone in need, regardless of income, insurance, or residency. No ID or payment is required. All services are offered first-come, first-served, with daily capacity limits for each area of care – early arrival is strongly encouraged.
Location:
· The Ice Center at SUNY Broome Community College (for medical, dental, and vision services)
Daily Hours:
· Registration opens at 8 a.m.
· Services begin at 9 a.m.
· Services conclude at 5 p.m. (or when capacity is reached per service)
Important:
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, expect wait times, and bring snacks and water because no food or beverage will be available.
Medical Records:
If you have medical records that might be helpful, please bring them with you.
Transportation:
Broome County Transit will offer bus transportation for anyone attending the event at no cost. Riders simply need to tell the driver they are heading to Healthy Broome and will not be charged.
Additional Information:
More information can be found at https://broomecountyny.gov/irt.