CVTC hosts free care for veterans

EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, to receive these free services.

“Providing care to those who have served is one of the most meaningful things we can do,” said Dawn Barone, CVTC nursing instructor and event organizer. “From free lung screenings by our respiratory therapy students to dental exams from our dental hygiene students, these services are just a small way to honor the tremendous sacrifice our veterans and service members have made. It’s our privilege to give back.”

WHAT: Give Vets a Smile event

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

WHERE: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Health Education Center, 615 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire

COST: FREE

REGISTER: www.cvtc.edu/forms/give-vets-a-smile 

Reserve a spot at this event by completing the short form at the link above or by calling the dental clinic at 715-833-6271. For dental services, you must make an appointment by calling 715-833-6271.

Free services include:

• Free dental care: A range of dental care and dental hygiene services are available, including oral assessment, patient education, dental cleaning, x-rays, dental exam, fluoride treatment, fillings, extractions, and limited root-canal therapy and denture services.
• Free lung test: Get a check of your vital signs and a simple spirometry to screen for COPD along with COPD education.
• Free chair massage: Sit back and relax while you experience a free chair massage.
• Free wellness screening: Take charge of your own health by learning more through nutrition and diabetes education.
• Free assistive walking device screening: Get an assessment and recommendations on your need for an assistive walking device.
• Free haircut: Leave looking your best with a free haircut and trim.

Registration is required for some services. Please register at www.cvtc.edu/forms/give-vets-a-smile.