Education & Training

As the national voice for our clinics and patients, the NAFC plays an important role in sharing information about the continued need for healthcare accessibility, affordability, and portability for our country’s uninsured and medically underserved people. We also recognize the importance of education and sharing helpful resources with free and charitable clinics, volunteers, researchers, legislators, and the general public.

Virtual Training and Webinars

NAFC provides technical assistance, informational and training webinars throughout the year for members, covering a wide range of topics. Previous topics include:

• Member Benefits and Resources
• Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Nonprofit Management
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
• Clinical, including Dermatology
• Public Policy Updates
• and more

NAFC Members can access recorded webinars by logging into the members area: https://nafcclinics.org/members/

Public Policy

The NAFC is dedicated to educating the public, the press, Congress, Federal and state agencies, and others about Free and Charitable Clinics and Pharmacies and the important service they provide to America’s uninsured and underinsured.

Learn more by visiting https://nafcclinics.org/our-impact/public-policy/.

Annual Symposium

Annually, the NAFC holds its Charitable Health Care Symposium, a national educational conference that brings together medical directors, clinical and pharmacy personnel, management-level staff, medical students, and volunteers from America’s 1,400+ Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies.

Learn More About Our Annual NAFC Symposiums