Free clinics provide uninsured patients with medical care.
A free clinic is a place where people who don't have health insurance can go to get medical care. Several clinics are available in the state of Maryland, but Salisbury only has one free STD clinic. Clinics often have a policy of not turning anyone away, so uninsured patients can get medical care in one of the surrounding communities.
Wicomico County Health Department
The Wicomico County Health Department offers free STD testing Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic offers free, anonymous and confidential HIV testing. Other STD tests are also available.
Wicomico County Health Department
300 W. Carroll St.
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
410-749-1244
wicomicohealth.org
Planned Parenthood
The Planned Parenthood in Salisbury is not a free clinic, but the organization will help uninsured people figure out if they qualify for a state program. Patients can also negotiate lower fees for Planned Parenthood services. The clinic requires uninsured people to bring in photo ID and two pay stubs to determine if they qualify for reduced fees. Planned Parenthood provides pregnancy testing and emergency contraception at the walk-in clinic. Birth control refills, HIV testing and STD treatment are also available by appointment.
Planned Parenthood: Salisbury Health Center
1506 South Salisbury Blvd.
Court Plaza Shopping Center
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-860-4788
plannedparenthood.org
Shanahan Children's Clinic
This clinic is located 1 1/2 hours from Salisbury but provides health care for uninsured children up to the age of 19 years old. It has been open since 2005 and is staffed by volunteers and a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Staff provide multi-lingual care to children and have a phone line open seven days a week. The clinic is funded with donations and grants. A $35 donation is requested when the clinic sees a child, but no service is denied if funds aren't available.
Shanahan Children's Clinic
Mt. Olive Church, 2 Hicks Ave. (basement)
Annapolis, MD 21401
443-822-6851
shanahanchildrensclinic.com
Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB) Community Health Center
This clinic is just over 2 hours from Salisbury and is funded by the Islamic Society of Baltimore. They serve everyone who is uninsured no matter how young or old. They have one doctor on staff and provide a range of basic health services. The rest of their staff is volunteers.
Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB) Community Health Center
6631 Johnnycake Rd
Baltimore, MD 21244
410-744-1690
freemedicalcamps.com
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