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STARTING TODAY: Free medical services to be offered during Operation Lone Star 2018

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SAN JUAN – FREE medical services including dental and vision will be available to all during the annual Operation Lone Star (OLS) held at PSJA Early College High School (805 W. Ridge Rd in San Juan) from July 23 to July 27.

OLS is a full-scale emergency exercise uniting federal, state and local health and human service agencies. It is one of the largest public health exercises in the country.

Medical services provided during Operation Lone Star include:

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  • Immunizations for all ages
  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Diabetes Screenings
  • Hearing and Vision Exams
  • Sports Physicals
  • Dental Services
  • Vision Exams and Mobile lab to make prescription glasses

OLS is open to individuals of all ages and no identification is required. Please note there is a wait time and some services are offered for a limited number of people each day.

Hours of Operation:

  • July 23-26 (Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • July 27 (Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

Individuals can also call 211 for more information and list of other sites.

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