Medical Care

Mel Leaman Free Clinic of Smyth County serves low-income, uninsured working residents of Smyth County who cannot afford or obtain health care services. Services can include acute medical care, treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, chronic medical needs, laboratory testing, diabetic eye examinations and medication assistance program. Reduced cost medications available to patients. All of the patients served by the clinic are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. The vast majority of patients served by Smyth County Free Clinic require ongoing medications due to having one or more chronic illnesses. A recent county health assessment revealed that 39% of the respondents indicated that they use the free clinic as their primary health care provider. One of the recommendations to improve the health status of Smyth County residents was for the free clinic to expand its services.



Member of The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics