Dep. of Defense, Delta Regional to host free wellness mission in Hopkinsville

Delta Regional Authority, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, will host the Western Kentucky Wellness Mission in Hopkinsville coming up in June to bring medical, dental, and veterinary care to residents in need of quality healthcare at no cost to the patients.

According to a news release, the event will take place June 15 through the 25 at Christian County Middle School in Hopkinsville and is an Innovative Readiness Training program that that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness while simultaneously providing key healthcare services with lasting benefits for Delta communities.  Among the services provided during IRT missions are basic medical and wellness exams, dental exams, extractions and fillings, and veterinary wellness.

Military personnel will offer dental, veterinary, and basic medical services to the public at no cost to patients.  There are no income or residency requirements to receive treatment, and providers will treat patients ages three and older. Patients will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis and the missions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.