Primary Care for the Whole You
From annual exams to prescription management, HANDS Clinic is your medical home in St. Lucie County — at no cost to you.
About This Service
Primary care is the foundation of good health. It's where you build a relationship with a provider who knows your history, tracks your progress, and helps you catch problems before they become serious. At HANDS Clinic, our volunteer physicians and nurse practitioners provide the same quality of primary care you'd expect anywhere — without the bill.
What's Included
- Annual wellness exams
- Lab work and blood panels
- Imaging referrals
- Prescription management
- Physicals (employment, school, and general)
Benefits of Primary Care at HANDS Clinic
When you have a medical home, your health doesn't fall through the cracks. Regular primary care helps you manage chronic conditions, stay up to date on screenings, and get ahead of health issues before they become emergencies. Our providers take time to listen — because you deserve more than a rushed appointment.
Why HANDS Clinic
HANDS Clinic has been St. Lucie County's free clinic since 2010. We're powered by 700+ volunteer healthcare professionals who give their time because they believe everyone deserves quality care. With 13 areas of service and over 2,000 patient visits annually, we're not a last resort — we're a real medical home for 1,600+ patients in our community. No insurance. No judgment. Just care.
Yes. Prescription management is part of many of our services, and our Prescription Assistance Program can help eligible patients obtain approved medications at no cost. Talk to your provider at your visit to find out what's available for your specific medications.
Absolutely — that's exactly what we are for over 1,600 patients. Once you're enrolled, you have a consistent care team and a medical home you can rely on for ongoing primary care, not just one-time visits.
No. HANDS Clinic specifically serves adults who do not have insurance. You do not need to have — or get — insurance to receive care here. Our eligibility requirements are based on income and residency, not insurance status.
Yes. HANDS Clinic serves a bilingual community and has Spanish-speaking staff available. Key communications and patient-facing materials are available in both English and Spanish. If you have a language preference, let us know when you contact us.
Eligibility is based on four factors: income level, St. Lucie County residency, age (19–64), and insurance status. The easiest way to find out is to fill out our eligibility form — it only takes a few minutes and will determine whether you qualify for care.
Yes. Services at HANDS Clinic are provided at no cost to eligible patients. There are no copays, no fees, and no surprise bills. Most services are completely free; some specialty referrals may be at a discounted rate. Your care team will always be upfront with you about what's included.
HANDS Clinic offers 13 areas of care, including specialty services like dermatology, endocrinology, podiatry, and more. If you need care beyond what we offer in-house, our team will help connect you with the right resources in the community.
We can help. Our primary care team provides lab work and assessments that can identify diabetes or pre-diabetes. Early detection makes a significant difference in outcomes — don't wait for symptoms to get worse before reaching out.