Free women’s health day, free health screenings Oct. 3

The event targets a gap that shows up every day in Lubbock, women without insurance skipping checkups because they can't afford them. Medical students will handle the screenings themselves, giving them hands-on experience while giving uninsured women in the area access to care they'd otherwise go without.

Lubbock Impact has built a reputation as a resource for people who fall through the cracks of the traditional health system. Pairing that mission with Tech Med students creates a straightforward trade, training for future doctors and real screenings for women who need them now.

For uninsured women in Lubbock, October 3 means a chance to get checked out without worrying about a bill showing up later. Preventive screenings catch problems early, and early detection tends to mean better outcomes and lower costs down the road. That matters in a city where plenty of neighbors don't have a regular doctor to call when something feels off.

One day, free screenings, and a group of future doctors getting real practice while filling a gap the regular health system leaves wide open.