Indio, CA

Free dental, vision and medical care will be offered to underserved and underinsured individuals, veterans, seniors, and families in Riverside and surrounding Counties on February 28- March 2, 2025, at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, CA. More than 200 volunteer healthcare professionals from throughout California are projected to provide needed care for an anticipated 850 people per day. All services are FREE; clinic participants do NOT need proof of insurance, employment, income, residency, immigration status or an ID to receive them.

A vision lab will produce free prescription eyeglasses on-site. Dentistry will include x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Medical doctors will provide consultations, general health exams, and chiropractic services will also be available at the clinic.

“Since we first brought this clinic to the Coachella Valley in 2013, we have provided much-needed care to more than 15,500 individuals, for a total estimated value of $6.2 million worth of healthcare services– all at no cost to the patient,” said Cyndi Ankiewicz, California CareForce Executive Director. “We’re excited to return to Riverside County and collaborate with the community to reach new populations in the Eastern Coachella Valley and surrounding areas.”

All clinic services will be offered on a first come, first serve basis, as capacity allows. Patients will line up outside the main clinic gate and will then be directed inside the clinic based on the service they wish to receive. For more information on how to receive services, types of services offered, and COVID-19 clinic safety procedures & requirements, please visit the patient FAQ page on the website (www.californiacareforce.org) or call their office at 916-749-4170. For information in Spanish, please call 760-289-5404.

Clinics are made possible by the generous donations from their sponsors. This year they’d like to give a special thank you to their presenting sponsor, Goldenvoice, for their substantial contribution to the 2025 Coachella Valley Free Healthcare Clinic. They’d also like to thank BIGHORN Cares, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, and National Vision for their support. 

Professional volunteers are still needed in numerous capacities including oral surgeons, general dentists, dental hygienists, pharmacists, acupuncturists/chiropractors, medical doctors, ophthalmologists, and optometrists. They are also in need of general volunteers to assist in all areas of the clinic- no healthcare experience necessary!

For more information on volunteering, receiving services, or charitable giving please visit www.californiacareforce.org.