Clinic Services
The UK Salvation Army Clinic sees eight patients per night on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. until close (roughly 9 p.m.). Patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis and may sign up at the front desk of the Salvation Army Hanger Lodge from 4:3p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Typically, we see eight patients per clinic night. Additional patients can be added to the list only if their need is great and the attending physician agrees. The clinic is not well-equipped to deal with emergency conditions, therefore those cases are referred to local emergency departments. All clinic staff—triagers, interviewers, floor managers, and physicians—are volunteers.
In addition to providing basic medical care to patients, SAC also provides several other health services including a nutrition clinic that offers healthy eating coaching, a smoking cessation support group that helps smokers quit smoking, and specialty clinics in pediatrics, dermatology, and ophthalmology.
Dermatology
The Salvation Army Dermatology Clinic will be held monthly. The clinic will serve both adults and children. Conditions we will see include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Screenings for skin cancer
- Pruritus
- Contact dermatitis
- Scabies
- Head lice
- Bed bugs
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Rosacea
- Acne
Call (859) 488-1223 for next clinic date.
Nutrition Clinic
The University of Kentucky Lexington Community Nutrition Clinic (UKLCNC) is a free student-run clinic that focuses on personalized nutrition counseling. Students, under the supervision of a registered dietician or physician, help patients explore their current food choices and give common-sense strategies to help them improve their diet. The goal of UKLCNC is to empower Kentuckians to take an active role in their nutrition, which can ultimately prevent the development of chronic diseases, as well as improve the management of existing diseases.
To make an appointment, please call 859-740-2344 or email nutrition@uksac.org
Pediatrics
Salvation Army Clinic provides a Pediatric Clinic (clinic for children) on the first Wednesday of every month. It is in the same location as the adult clinic, at the same time (5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Services offered include physicals, wellness checkups, and acute care services.
Ophthalmology
The Salvation Army Ophthalmology Clinic will be held monthly. The clinic will serve both adults and children. Conditions we will see include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Eyeglass Prescriptions
- Dry or itchy eyes
- Diabetic eye exams
- Cataracts
- Blurry Vision
Sign in begins at 4:30. Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis.
Call (859) 488-1223 for next clinic date.
Smoking Cessation
Are you motivated to quit smoking, or just want to learn more about the options available? We know how hard it is to quit and we want to help.
The Stop Smoking Support Group meets every Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. We provide a supportive group environment to help patients reach their goals and quit smoking. We also supply free nicotine replacement products, including patches and lozenges, as well as free educational materials. Our team of medical students and tobacco treatment specialists would love to meet you!
Women’s Health Program
The women’s health program at the Salvation Army Clinic is a free student-run organization that provides monthly lectures and discussions about women’s health and resources available to community members. The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for women to safely and comfortably discuss their health and learn more about resources available to them. Community organizations that have regular programs at the Salvation Army include Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center and Voices of Hope.
Call (859) 488-1223 for details about upcoming women's health programs.