Shoals Community Clinic

03/05/2026

Today is HPV Awareness Day — a reminder that we have the power to prevent cervical cancer in our lifetime.

HPV is the virus behind nearly all cervical cancers. The good news? The HPV vaccine prevents the infection that leads to cancer, and it works best when given early, at ages 9–12, before any chance of exposure.

Here's what every parent should know: Ages 9–14: Just 2 doses needed. Ages 15–26: 3 doses recommended. The vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans with no deductible. Children aged 9–18 who have no insurance, are under-insured, have Medicaid, or identify as American or Alaskan Native are eligible for free HPV vaccines through VFC.

This isn't just a vaccine; it's cancer prevention. Talk to your child's doctor or contact your county health department today.

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02/24/2026

It was just before Christmas when a female patient of the clinic brought homemade goodies to the clinic staff. She said that she had been so sick the week before, and the clinic worked her into the schedule. The Nurse Practitioner gave her a shot and some medication, and she was able to go back to work in just a few days. She told the Clinic Manager when she dropped off the pecan pie, homemade candies, brownies, and fudge that the clinic was more than a blessing to her and others. She said, “I have been coming here for years, and this place is beyond a blessing to me. I don’t remember how I found out about the clinic, but I am just so happy that I have a place to go for my health that I can afford. I just wanted to bing you a little something to show how much I appreciate you all being here.”

02/18/2026

IMPORTANT! PLEASE, NOTE: The dentist had a conflict come up for Friday (Feb. 20th), so we are rescheduling to Friday, Feb. 27th. There will NOT be a dental clinic Friday, Feb. 20th. (You can find the new Feb. 27th event scheduled on our page and under our Events tab on Facebook.)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE, NOTE: The dentist had a conflict come up for Friday (Feb. 20th), so we are rescheduling to Friday, Feb. 27th. There will NOT be a dental clinic Friday, Feb. 20th.

02/18/2026

IMPORTANT! PLEASE, NOTE: The dentist had a conflict come up for this Friday (Feb. 20th), so we are rescheduling to next Friday, Feb. 27th. So there will NOT be a dental clinic this Friday, Feb. 20th. (You can find the new Feb. 27th event scheduled under our Events tab on Facebook.)

02/02/2026

01/25/2026

Upcoming Dental Clinic Dates: Jan. 22nd, Jan. 30th, and Feb. 20th. Mark your calendars now, and help us spread the word for those who need to attend. To be seen, patients should be at the clinic by 7am for paperwork and X-rays. Only tooth extractions are performed. Cost due at the time of the procedure at the clinic will be $60 for first extraction and $20 for each additional extraction. This fee covers the extraction, x-ray, consultation and medications. Patients must be in line when the doors open to be seen. Patients are seen on a first-come basis. Dentists providing services are subject to change, depending on availability. (Please, let others know about this service available through Shoals Community Clinic. Follow our page for future clinic notices.) For additional information, call us or visit the Dental Clinic page of our website at: https://www.shoalscommunityclinic.com/dentalclinic

UPDATE: Due to an overage last week, there will only be a few slots open for this Friday’s clinic (Jan. 23rd). If it is not urgent, you may have a better chance to be seen at the January 30th Dental Clinic.

01/23/2026

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of patients and staff, we have decided to cancel clinic operations for Monday, January 26th. We are still monitoring the ice storm projections and the conditions of the roads in West Florence to determine if the clinic office will be open for phone inquiries. All appointments will be postponed to a later date. Patients will be contacted for rescheduling. We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/16/2026

We hope 2026 is well underway for you with health and happiness. Here are some wonderful ideas to make this winter fun. Which will be the first three that you'll try?

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