Good Shepherd “Grits and Granola” luncheon set Sept. 8

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County will host its 8th annual Grits and Granola luncheon on Sept 8 at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are $50 each.

The Good Shepherd Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides non-emergency health services at no cost to uninsured residents of Dawson County who meet certain income requirements. The clinic accomplishes this through the use of volunteer health professionals and community volunteers, along with partnerships with other health providers.

Services provided include:

• Women’s Wellness screening, including PAP Smear
• Prescription Assistance Programs for medication prescribed by clinic practitioners
• Basic dental care
• Information, Referral and Advocacy for Health and support services
• Audiology Services
• Vision Services
• Cardiology Services
• Mental Health Counseling

Qualification to determine if a person is eligible to become a patient of Good Shepherd Clinic is required for an appointment to be made. Qualification/Eligibility: Thursdays 1-4 p.m. at the clinic. Must be adults over the age of 18 Must live, work or attend school in Dawson County, without insurance and income 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or less.

Required items to bring: Photo ID or Driver’s License, Household Income with current address and all medications.

The services of Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson Country are made possible by the work of dedicated volunteers. Even if a person can only volunteer for limited periods of time, the clinic is interested in discussing the potential for using his/her services. To volunteer, visit the website http://www.goodshepherddawsonco.org/

Care is made possible through the donation of goods and services, community contributions, financial donations, and volunteers. Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County is a member of the Georgia Charitable Care Network.