March 25, 2020

Charlottesville Free Clinic continuing operations during COVID-19 crisis to keep non-emergency patients out of hospitals

The Charlottesville Free Clinic has always supported the uninsured or underinsured residents of the Charlottesville area. Now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it hopes to keep non-emergency patients from visiting local hospitals. “We are open. Part of flattening the curve is avoiding spikes in emergency department traffic,” said Executive Director Colleen Keller. “If our patients can […]

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March 24, 2020

Fauquier Free Clinic continues to see patients – Some operational changes in effect

The Fauquier County Free Clinic is still operating in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis. “We are still open, still taking care of people,” said executive director Rob Marino. The Free Clinic, located at 35 Rock Pointe Lane in Warrenton provides comprehensive medical, dental and mental health care for residents in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties who […]

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March 21, 2020

Good News Clinics striving to maintain service, but call before you come

Pictures of Good News Clinics – photos by Scott Rogers   Even amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Good News Clinics strives to remain steady for its patients. Liz Coates, executive director of the nonprofit, said Good News, which specifically serves those without health insurance, has been managing people’s chronic diseases for nearly 30 years.  The clinics operate through donations […]

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March 18, 2020

Free clinic’s drive-up service among local virus controls

On a normal day the Highlands Health free clinic may have 20 people crammed into the waiting room at 340 Main St. in Johnstown. With the risk of spreading coronavirus through close contact with others, clinic leaders realized change was needed. “We knew we had to do something,” Executive Director Rosalie Danchanko said. “We came […]

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March 12, 2020

Coronavirus – A Perfect Storm for the Medically Underserved

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has shed a bright light on the shortcomings of the United States health care system.  When an epidemic occurs and communities are trying to contain the spread of the disease, it suddenly becomes crystal clear how important having accessible, affordable health care for all people is. There are approximately 28 million uninsured people […]

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March 2, 2020
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Resources for General Information, Preparedness and Prevention

Free and Charitable Clinics throughout the U.S. are at the frontlines of community healthcare needs and concerns.  As concerns over the Coronavirus increase, the NAFC has compiled resources regarding the disease spread, preparedness and prevention. For information on Coronavirus Disease 2019, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage providing educational resources and […]

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February 28, 2020
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Free & Charitable Clinics Awarded $125,000 to Advance Diabetes Care Among Vulnerable Populations

Direct Relief, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announced $125,000 in funding for five clinics through the Continuity in Care Grant Program, a three-year initiative, now in its final year, to help NAFC member organizations sustain and expand diabetes care in medically underserved areas. Free and Charitable […]

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