FIA-NE to hold free health camp in Burlington

The event will offer free screenings and distribute 1,000 reading glasses.

Poster of the free community health camp organized by FIA New England / Courtesy: FIA New England

The Foundation of Indian-Americans (FIA) New England will hold a free community health camp on Jan. 17 at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington.

The camp is being organized in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Indian Republic Day. It will be open to all residents at no cost and without any insurance requirement, organizers said.

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Poster of the free vision care camp organized by FIA New England / Courtesy: FIA New England

A key highlight of the initiative is a free vision care program, under which 1,000 reading glasses will be provided on the spot. The vision services are being offered in collaboration with nonprofit partners RestoringVision and Jatan Foundation, with a focus on improving access to basic eye care for underserved community members.

The health camp will also provide general health screenings, along with dental and vision checks, mental health counseling, and awareness sessions on diabetes and heart disease.

Additional services will include nutrition and fitness guidance, flu shots and vaccine information, immigration medical examination guidance (I-693), MassHealth insurance assistance, resources for seniors and immigrants, and estate planning consultations related to wills and trusts.

Healthcare professionals from various specialties are expected to volunteer at the event. Organizers said the initiative is intended to connect community members with qualified doctors while acknowledging the role of healthcare professionals in community service.

Early registration has been encouraged due to limited slots. The event is being supported by community and healthcare partners, including Happy Life Adult Day Health, Jatan Foundation, The Treasury, My Special Legal Planning, RestoringVision, Lynn Urgent Care, and Woburn Urgent Care.

To register, click here.

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