A tall, gray-haired, sorta-retired country doc with a pony tail. That’s how Dr. Otis L. Baughman, the former dean and director of medical education at Spartanburg Medical Center, describes himself. “That’s about as (nonthreatening) as you can get,” he said. His approachable nature is just part of what allowed St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic’s relatively […]
A tall, gray-haired, sorta-retired country doc with a pony tail. That’s how Dr. Otis L. Baughman, the former dean and director of medical education at Spartanburg Medical Center, describes himself. “That’s about as (nonthreatening) as you can get,” he said. His approachable nature is just part of what allowed St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic’s relatively […]
This week, we’d like to highlight stories out of Arlington Free Clinic. The clinic’s patients often face various and complex barriers to healthcare, and the clinic is deeply committed to addressing social determinants of health and systemic issues that prevent quality health care. Arlington is a recipient of the NAFC – CVS Health Foundation’s Coordinated Care grant to […]
The leaders of Pathway Church on the outskirts of Wichita, Kan., had no clue that the $22,000 they already had on hand for Easter would have such impact. The nondenominational suburban congregation of about 3,800 had set out only to help people nearby pay off some medical debt, recalled Larry Wren, Pathway’s executive pastor. After […]
The leaders of Pathway Church on the outskirts of Wichita, Kan., had no clue that the $22,000 they already had on hand for Easter would have such impact. The nondenominational suburban congregation of about 3,800 had set out only to help people nearby pay off some medical debt, recalled Larry Wren, Pathway’s executive pastor. After […]
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) has distributed a donation of 3,000 BOMBAS socks. NAFC distributed the socks to 11 clinics in 10 states who demonstrated the greatest need. Among those clinics receiving socks is the Hawaii HOME Project. “Our clinic services the homeless population in Hawaii, and socks are a very […]
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is now accepting applications for its 2020 Board of Directors Nominations. The NAFC’s 13-member Board seeks candidates committed to its mission of caring for America’s medically underserved and the organizations who serve them. “Our nation’s free and charitable clinics are a vital component of our healthcare […]
The application period for the Fourth Annual Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Award for Health Equity, presented by the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC), is underway and members of the NAFC are encouraged to submit a nomination. The RWJF Award for Health Equity is meant to celebrate and honor individuals across the […]
ABOUT 1 IN 3 RURAL Americans say they’ve struggled to afford health care in recent years – even more so than the share who have had trouble paying for food or housing, a new survey indicates. Rural communities – which tend to be older, poorer and sicker than urban areas – can face a complex set of challenges […]
ABOUT 1 IN 3 RURAL Americans say they’ve struggled to afford health care in recent years – even more so than the share who have had trouble paying for food or housing, a new survey indicates
