STEVENS POINT - Ascension Wisconsin will hold its first free community health event in Wisconsin in September.

The event, Ascension's Medical Mission at Home, is a part of a national effort by Ascension to increase access to medical and social services for those who have limited or no access to such services.

Ascension will host the event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at Ascension St. Michael's Hospital and Ascension Medical Group on 900 Illinois Ave. The event is open on a first come, first serve basis. Interpreter services will be available. No insurance is required to receive the services; the event aims to reach low income and uninsured populations.

A news release from Ascension Wisconsin said the event will provide services such as medical evaluations, basic lab testing, X-rays, mammograms, ultrasound and echocardiogram. Some 300 volunteers from across the state will provide the services, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, chaplains other hospital staff.

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“Many of our facilities have a long history of providing free or reduced care and health screening events in our communities across the state,” said Crystal Kirschling, chief administrative officer and vice president of patient care at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital, in a news release. “This event expands on that foundation and we are delighted to include our community partners who join us in this effort to provide access to those who would not have access to care or need assistance in obtaining necessary services in our community.”

People who need additional care beyond the event will be able to receive referral plans. Community agencies will also be available at the event to provide more information services available in Portage County and Stevens Point.

Participants will receive non-perishable food items courtesy of Trig’s in Stevens Point.

Other Medical Mission at Home events have taken place in Tennessee, Washington, D.C., New York, Alabama, Florida, Connecticut, Indiana, Texas and Kansas.

More information can be found at medicalmissionathome.org.