April 21, 2020

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Partners with Updox for Virtual Care During COVID-19

Partnership expands healthcare reach for at-risk populations while protecting healthcare providers​ – Updox, a comprehensive Telehealth and Collaboration Platform, today announced a partnership with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to offer its full telehealth solution to NAFC physicians and clinics in the fight against COVID-19. Updox Telehealth includes HIPAA-compliant Video Chat, SMS and Secure Text messaging to support […]

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April 15, 2020
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National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Announces Grantees from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Response Fund

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) has distributed 25 grants made available through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) COVID-19 Response Fund. In response to the current pandemic, the Fund was launched to support preparedness, containment, response and recovery activities for those most affected and for the responders. Through this Fund, CDP […]

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April 3, 2020

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Announces Grant Funding Through Partner Direct Relief to Support Clinics on the Frontlines During COVID-19 Pandemic

The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) announced today that Direct Relief, a longtime partner of the NAFC, will be distributing a $1 million grant program to the NAFC to support Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies during this COVID-19 pandemic. 2 million people receive access to health care through America’s 1,400 […]

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March 31, 2020

Lowcountry Strong: Clinic providing medical care, food to people in need

The Shifa Free Clinic is located in Mount Pleasant but serves neighbors in need throughout the Lowcountry. Dr. Reshma Kahn started the clinic eight years ago, and it has continued to serve people throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The clinic offers medical services, food and diapers to people who are uninsured and people who live well […]

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March 30, 2020

Mobile Messaging Technology Helps Safety Net Providers with Emergency COVID-19 Patient & Staff Communication

With Safety Net Providers across the country on the front lines of combatting COVID-19 among underserved populations, The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) have partnered with non-profit technology organization, CareMessage, to encourage usage of CMLight, a COVID-19 communication tool for patients and staff […]

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March 27, 2020

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic makes changes to follow Safer-at-Home order

Those who utilize the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic will notice they’re making some changes to their services to best follow the governor’s Safer-at-Home order. The clinic is taking steps to keep as many patients, staff and volunteers at home as possible which means asking many volunteers, especially those who are high-risk or over 60, to […]

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March 27, 2020

Crossroads Medical Mission continues care despite COVID-19 pandemic

The wheels keep turning for a mobile medical program meant to help the uninsured, despite the COVID-19 outbreak. Crossroads Medical Mission’s Cindy Rockett says they are taking every precaution to keep their healthcare providers safe, while treating patients from their RV. “It is our goal to continue providing care for as long as we possibly […]

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March 26, 2020

St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy is committed to keep their doors open

St. Vincent de Paul is the only charitable pharmacy in the state that operates on a standalone basis. The people they serve fall under the 200 percent poverty level and are uninsured.  To help relieve stress and anxiety, pharmacists at St. Vincent de Paul are offering their patients 90 day supplies of their medication instead […]

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March 26, 2020

More patients, less staff hurting free clinic

Just when more people are seeking help from Johnstown’s free medical clinic, the program is facing a staffing crisis. Both situations are the result of the global pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus and the state’s mandates and recommendations to curb the spread, said Rosalie Danchanko, executive director for Highlands Heath – Laurel Highlands Free and […]

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