FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA

Free Healthcare for Marion County Residents

FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA is one of Ocala's most important community health resources. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the clinic provides free dental, medical, and optometric care to uninsured and underinsured residents of Marion County with no cost to the patient. The clinic is sponsored by the Marion County Hospital District, giving it stable local backing to fulfill its mission year after year.

The clinic was founded on the principle that financial circumstances should not prevent anyone from receiving quality healthcare. Its name reflects that ethos: FreeD.O.M. stands for a commitment to making healthcare accessible and dignified for all members of the community, particularly those who fall into the gap between qualifying for government assistance and being able to afford private insurance. In a region like Marion County, where a significant portion of residents are working families without employer-sponsored coverage, this kind of safety net matters enormously.

The clinic's dental services address one of the most common and most neglected areas of health for uninsured adults. Dental care is frequently the first thing people forgo when budgets are tight, and the consequences — pain, infection, and long-term health complications — can be severe. FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA's partnership with Grand Oaks Dental Care extends the reach of free dental services to more patients in the community.

Vision care through the clinic's optometry program helps patients who might otherwise go without glasses or eye exams that are essential for daily life, work, and school. Combined with primary medical care and health education programming, the clinic functions as a comprehensive resource that addresses multiple dimensions of health in a single organization. The clinic also offers teen support programs and group educational services, recognizing that health extends beyond clinical visits.

The clinic is staffed by dedicated professionals including Medical Director Don Bovell, MD, FAEEM, Director of Nursing George Asencio, and Director of Health Education Grace Daley, M.Ed., among others. With 35 employees and nearly $1 million in annual revenue dedicated entirely to care delivery, FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA represents a meaningful institutional commitment to community health equity in Ocala and Marion County. For residents in need of healthcare, the clinic is listed as a member of the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.