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Our services

LCFC does not provide emergency services. In case of emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Appointments are preferred for all services. To schedule an appointment, call 440-352-8686.

Chronic care

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Breathing disorders
Thyroid disorders
Autoimmune disorders

Preventative care

Women’s health exams
Work physicals (not ODOT)
Pediatric physicals (age 2 and older)
School and sports physicals
Nutrition and exercise counseling
Education

Acute care

Sore throat
Cough and cold symptoms
Bladder infections
Pink eye
Rashes
Muscle strains & sprains

Specialty care

  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry

Limited availability.

Exams
Fillings
Extractions
Cleanings
X-rays

Basic needs support and linkage to community organizations.

Vision & Hearing Services

Helping You Stay Connected to Life

Healthy vision and hearing are essential to maintaining independence, staying connected with loved ones, and living a healthy, active life. At Lake County Free Clinic, we’re committed to ensuring our patients have access to these important services, regardless of their ability to pay.

In collaboration with the Prevent Blindness Program Ohio, patients receive comprehensive vision screenings and access to eye care services that help identify vision problems, detect eye disease early, and improve overall quality of life (including prescription glasses).

We also partner with Sounds of Life Hearing Center to provide audiology services, giving patients access to hearing evaluations and follow-up care. Early identification of hearing loss can improve communication, safety, mental well-being, and everyday functioning.

Together, these partnerships help remove barriers to specialty care and ensure our patients receive the support they need to see clearly, hear confidently, and live healthier lives.

At Lake County Free Clinic, we’re caring for the whole person—because better vision and hearing lead to better health.

On-site Laboratory and Medications

At Lake County Free Clinic, patients can receive laboratory testing and many commonly prescribed medications during the same visit—eliminating barriers to care and helping treatment begin sooner.

Through the generous support of Heart to Heart International and Quest Diagnostics, our on-site laboratory provides essential diagnostic testing that helps our providers identify health concerns, monitor chronic conditions, and make timely treatment decisions. Having lab services available at the clinic means faster results, fewer delays, and better continuity of care.

Our pharmacy allows eligible patients to leave their appointment with many of the medications they need at no cost, improving access, medication adherence, and overall health outcomes.

By bringing medical care, laboratory services, and pharmacy support together under one roof, we’re making quality healthcare more accessible for uninsured adults throughout Northeast Ohio.

Food Pantry

Food as Medicine: Nourishing Health Beyond the Exam Room

At Lake County Free Clinic, we know that good health begins with more than a doctor’s visit—it starts with access to nutritious food. That’s why our Food as Medicine program provides patients with healthy foods that help prevent and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity.

For many of our patients, choosing between paying for housing, transportation, or groceries is a daily reality. Healthy food is often the first thing sacrificed. Through our on-site pantry, patients receive fresh produce, lean proteins, whole grains, and other nutritious staples at no cost, helping them make healthier choices without adding financial stress.

But our program goes beyond providing food. We work one-on-one with patients to help them understand how nutrition affects their health. Patients receive prepared food kits, spice kits, nutrition education, healthy recipes, meal planning tips, and guidance tailored to their medical conditions. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve their health for years to come.

Every pantry visit is an opportunity to improve health outcomes, reduce food insecurity, and support the whole person—not just their medical diagnosis.

Because when healthy food is available, affordable, and paired with compassionate care, it becomes powerful medicine.

Together, we’re nourishing healthier lives—one meal, one family, and one patient at a time.

Legal Aid Services: Supporting Health Beyond Healthcare

Supporting Health Beyond Healthcare

At Lake County Free Clinic, we recognize that legal challenges can have a significant impact on a person’s health and well-being. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland to offer free on-site legal clinics on the first Tuesday of every month.

Eligible patients can meet one-on-one with a Legal Aid advocate to receive guidance on civil legal issues such as housing, public benefits, employment, family matters, consumer issues, and other concerns that may affect their health and financial stability.

By bringing healthcare and legal services together under one roof, we’re helping patients address the social factors that influence health, reduce stress, and build a stronger foundation for healthier lives.

Appointments are available through Lake County Free Clinic. Contact our team to learn more or determine your eligibility.

FAQ

LCFC does not have any residency requirements. Services are provided to anyone in NE Ohio and beyond. You do not need to live in Lake County to become a patient of LCFC.

Appointment are preferred. Most of LCFC’s providers are volunteers and this allows us to make sure a provider is here the time of your appointment.

LCFC has a pharmacy. We do not have or prescribe pain medication. All prescriptions must be written by an LCFC provider. To learn about becoming a patient, call 440-352-8686.

If you need transportation assistance, please call our case manager at 440-352-8686.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call 440-352-8686 as soon as possible. This allows us to offer that appointment to others who need care.

LCFC is a free clinic. You will never receive a bill for care received. Many patients opt to make a financial donation at their visits to help make services available to others.

As a free clinic, LCFC does not accept or bill insurance. If the cost of using your insurance is too high and you would like to become a patient of LCFC, please call 440-352-8686 to meet with a case manager to determine your eligibility.

LCFC does offer dental services. Please call 440-352-8686 to see if we are accepting new dental patients.

LCFC’s Marketplace Navigator can help you see if you are eligible for Marketplace, Medicaid or Medicare insurance. To schedule a meeting, email drhoads@lakefreeclinic.org or call 440-754-0193.