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Faith In Action Free Vision Clinic  
Pick Up Appointment Wristband:  Friday, September 15th, 5pm-10pm, Garber Church Ministry Center Parking Lot
Clinic Date:  Saturday, September 16, 2023 Garber Church Ministry Center Time:  8:00am-5:00pm (by appointment wristband timeslot) Place:  Garber Methodist Church, 4202 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC  28562, 252.637.4022
Services Provided:  Free eye exams, free prescription eyeglasses, voluntary health screenings including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and voluntary pastoral care.
Sponsors:  Garber Methodist Church, The Essilor Vision Foundation, and area Lions Clubs
The 2023 Faith In Action Free Vision Clinic will be held on Saturday, September 16h at Garber Methodist Church in New Bern.  Complete eye examinations, eyeglasses, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, and pastoral care will be offered free of charge to 325 patients of all ages.   Patients should pick up an appointment wristband in a “drive by” line at Garber Church Ministry Center (4202 Country Club Road, New Bern) parking lot on Friday, September 15th from 5pm-10pm.  Parents may pick up wristband for their minor children.  Adults must be present to pick up their own wristbands.  A limited number of wristbands will be available Saturday morning, the day of the clinic.  The total number of patients that can be seen on clinic day (September 16) is 325.  
Contact for More Information: 
Clinic Director, Jordan Ridgeway, O.D. 843.530.0575
Garber Church Office, 252.637.4022

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