Reminder: Tropic Care Kaua‘i Continues

The county is reminding island residents that Tropic Care Kaua‘i continues through Monday, June 20.

“The clinics for Tropic Care are open with services at no cost to everyone, including physical exams for kids in sports or entering seventh grade, eye exams and dental services,” a message from the Kaua‘i District Health Office said. “Some sites also have limited services for nutrition, physical therapy and behavioral health. Take advantage of short waiting times after 10 a.m. at all clinics.”

Tropic Care Kaua‘i clinic locations available through Monday are:

• Eleʻele Elementary School.
• Kauaʻi Community College.
• Kapaʻa Middle School.
• Waimea Easter Seals.

Clinic hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. through Saturday, June 18, and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday and Monday, June 19-20.

Tropic Care services are provided free to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended attendees bring water, snacks, eyeglasses and a list of current prescriptions.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with our armed services and volunteers for the much-anticipated return of Tropic Care Kauaʻi,” Kauaʻi Deputy District Health Officer Lauren Guest said in a news release. “The COVID-19 pandemic posed hardships for many in our community, and we are thankful to be able to increase access to health care services during this mission. We anticipate a high turnout for the event, given the need for these services across the island. Mahalo to our active and reserve military partners. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for their contributions to improving health on Kauaʻi.”

Kauaʻi Bus fixed route services islandwide will also be free of charge during the Tropic Care 2022 event so people can get a ride if necessary.

Tropic Care 2022 provides real world training in a joint civilian and military environment while strengthening the community relationship by providing medical, dental and optometry services.

“Don’t wait until the last days of the clinic, it gets busier!” the district health office’s message said.

For more information, click here and follow the event via social media with #tropiccare2022.