UHI CommunityCare Clinic

UHI CommunityCare Clinic is a medical clinic in Opa-locka, FL. It is a nonprofit, volunteer-based clinic established in 2008 that provides free primary and specialty healthcare services to uninsured and low-income residents of South Florida. The clinic serves adults and children, offering primary care such as sick visits, diabetic care, hypertension treatment, well visits, and vaccinations. Specialty care is available by referral and includes cardiology, pulmonology, gynecology, psychiatry, allergies, neurology, sports medicine, and pain management. The clinic also provides optometry services, with free prescription glasses available through a partner organization. Patients can access care by walking in or by making an appointment, with primary care available Monday through Friday and half a day on Saturdays. The clinic does not offer urgent or emergency care.

The clinic relies heavily on volunteer doctors and students from the Medical and Nursing schools of Florida International University, who gain clinical experience while serving the local community. Beyond direct patient care, the clinic runs programs for student mentorship, community health education, and research into the needs of underserved populations. Health education is delivered through townhalls, webinars, and panel discussions led by board members and volunteer physicians. The clinic has also provided free vision services and prescription glasses to more than 700 patients. Funding is derived from local community contributions, private donors, and grants. The board includes members with medical and administrative backgrounds, including a Medical Director and a President.

The clinic is located at 870 Fisherman Street in Opa-locka. It sits on Fisherman Street, about a tenth of a mile from the Opa-Locka Branch Library and the ARC Arts and Recreation Center. The Opa Locka Post Office and Opa-Locka School are also within a short walk, roughly two-tenths of a mile away.

UHI CommunityCare Clinic holds a rating of 4.10 based on 53 reviews. It has a steady record of repeat and referred customers, reflecting consistent service to the uninsured population it serves.

As a free, volunteer-run clinic in Opa-locka, UHI CommunityCare Clinic fills a critical gap in primary and specialty care for residents who lack insurance.

Services:

• Community Education Programs
• Free Healthcare Services
• Research on Underserved Populations
• Student Mentorship in Healthcare
• Vision Care Services