With the new school year approaching, parents and guardians are scrambling to ensure their children are ready for the classroom. One vital step in this process is obtaining a physical exam. To help ease the financial burden, several Indianapolis-area organizations offer free or low-cost physicals.
It’s important to note that eligibility requirements and services offered may vary between clinics. Contacting the clinic directly to verify information and schedule an appointment is strongly recommended.
Gennesaret Free Clinic
Located at 3001 East 30th Street, Gennesaret provides comprehensive primary care services, including physicals, at no cost to patients. They offer various services to help individuals and families achieve optimal health. Those interested can contact Gennesaret Free Clinic at 1-800-696-1511.
Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic
This IU student clinic offers free primary care, including physicals, to uninsured and underserved individuals in the Indianapolis community. Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic is located at 3125 East 30th Street. Contact their offices at 317-225-1881.
Near West Free Clinic
Located at 2120 West Washington Street, Near West Free Clinic is another option for for those searching free medical services, including physicals. Contact Near West Free Clinic at 317-660-1093.
Rophe Free Clinic
This is another clinic that provides a comprehensive range of free medical services, including physicals, to low-income and uninsured residents of Indiana. Rophe Free Clinic is located at 4374 West 52nd Street. Contact their offices at 317-762-7889.
Shalom Health Center
This health center, located at operates school-based health centers that may provide physicals at reduced or no cost. Parents and guardians should check with their local school district for specific information on available services. Shalom Health Center is located at 5750 West 56th Street. Contact their office at 317-291-7422.
Beyond the aforementioned organizations, there are other potential avenues for finding free or low-cost physicals. Local health departments often offer such services, especially for children. Community health centers typically operate on a sliding fee scale based on income, making healthcare more accessible to those in need.
Additionally, researching other free clinics in the Indianapolis area could yield additional options. By taking advantage of these resources, families can ensure their children are healthy and ready to start the new school year on the right foot.
Contact multi-media & senior sports reporter Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846. Follow him on Twitter @3Noral. For more news courtesy of the Indianapolis Recorder, visit our homepage.
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
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