With President Donald Trump winning a second term, we’re preparing for healthcare reforms that could reshape access to care for millions of Americans. For the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), these changes hit close to home. Our mission, “building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare,” drives us to provide […]
Starting November 1, Texas hospitals must ask patients about their citizenship status under a new mandate from Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-46. On the surface, this may seem like a simple question, but the implications could be serious. Imagine being someone needing urgent medical care but afraid to go to the hospital because of […]
Direct Relief last month announced $1 million in support to free and charitable clinics in the U.S. to fund health equity efforts in their communities. The announcement was made in collaboration with the National Association for Free and Charitable Clinics, or NAFC, an organization that represents more than 1,400 free and charitable clinics and pharmacies […]
Alexandria, VA, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) released the 2024 Data Report, including insights from over 1,000 free and charitable clinics and pharmacies sites across the United States, to determine the status and needs of healthcare in underserved communities across the country. In total, […]
Grant funding of $75,000 to each clinic is part of Teva’s $2 million, two-year commitment to support clinics’ innovative mental and behavioral health programs tailored to meet community needs Community Routes is a collaborative effort between Direct Relief, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and Teva Pharmaceuticals to help advance quality mental health […]
Organizations join forces as the Charitable Pharmacies of America officially becomes a subsidiary of the NAFC, marking the NAFC’s second acquisition in 3 years. Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) announces the acquisition of the Charitable Pharmacies of America. This collaboration closely follows […]
Funds will be allocated for clinics and pharmacies to increase cancer screenings and prevention, address food insecurity, and increase Medication Therapy Management. Alexandria, VA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the McKesson Foundation announce a $1.28M grant dispersed over 2023 and 2024 to address […]
NAFC Urges Senate & House Members to Prioritize Needs of Millions of Americans Over Politics in House FY2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Alexandria, VA, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) expresses their profound disappointment with the cuts and program […]
“Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care” helps uninsured patients access healthcare for anxiety and depression, and is a partnership between Direct Relief, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and Teva Pharmaceuticals The expansion of medicine donations for anxiety and depression into seven new states across the United States has the potential […]
Today, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) released the 2023 Data Report. The Data Report includes insights from 775 free and charitable clinics across the United States to determine the status, demand, and needs of healthcare in communities across the country. In total, there were 5.8 million patient visits at free and […]
