For the past two years, three free clinics have been conducted in greater Los Angeles to provide medical, dental and vision services to thousands of patients over the period of one week. The first two were produced in association with Remote Area Medical (RAM) and the third with Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference. The local organizers of these events have formed CareNow, Inc., a new 501(c)(3) non-profit, to continue producing these events in Los Angeles.

Approximately 5,000 patients are expected to be treated at CareNow’s upcoming free clinic, which will be held Oct. 20-23 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Follow-up care will be provided to patients who need it. The event can help to reduce the number of patients utilizing ERs for primary care. Local hospitals can help by providing:

• Volunteers (physicians and nurses)
• Medical supplies
• Financial support
• Laboratory (such as PAP kits and readings as well as portable lab equipment)
• Educational programs
• Mobile medical vans

Registration information is available on the CareNow website, www.carenowusa.org. For more information, contact Ashley Lautzenhiser, (310) 309-8116, Alautzenhiser@deweysquare.com.