July 26, 2018

Smith Medical Clinic receives $20K grant for Health Matters program

Dozens of Smith Medical Clinic patients will have a chance to lead a healthier lifestyle thanks to a $20,000 grant and a partnership with the Georgetown County Family YMCA and the Lowcountry Food Bank. The CVS Health Foundation and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics announced on July 17 that Smith Medical Clinic is one of three clinics in South Carolina to receive a $20,000 grant to help patients manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Smith Medical Clinic in Pawleys Island offers free services for low-income people without health insurance.

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July 25, 2018

Healthcare with “dignity” given to those in need

The 56-year-old farm employee from Marshall works about 40 hours a week but doesn’t get insurance through his job. James Thornley and about 6,200 fellow Fauquier residents — or 9 percent of county population — go without health insurance coverage, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Mr. Thornley wonders what would happen to him without the Fauquier Free Clinic. 

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June 27, 2018

BD, Heart to Heart International and the NAFC Announce 2018 Grantees for a Multi-Year Point of Care Testing Initiative to Improve Patient Outcomes

In an effort to improve evidence-based care in Free and Charitable Clinics using point-of-care testing results, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) in conjunction with Heart to Heart International (HHI) and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announced six grants to select clinics in the United States.

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June 14, 2018

Neighborhood Health Clinic awarded grant for generator

Neighborhood Health Clinic won’t be without power this hurricane season. They’ve come a long way from what they experienced with Hurricane Irma in September. The nonprofit clinic at 121 Goodlette-Frank Road in Naples was awarded an $83,000 grant from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics to purchase a generator. The grant was awarded […]

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May 31, 2018

Direct Relief Partners with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics to Provide More Than $1.8 Million in Grants for Hurricane Response and Relief Efforts

As part of the ongoing efforts to support communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) announce over $1.8 million in grants to Free and Charitable Clinics in Texas and Florida. “Recovery from major disasters continues long after the headlines disappear,” said Damon Taugher, […]

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May 7, 2018

PediPlace: A Heart for Kids’ Health

Seven-year-old Jake, who has asthma, once made frequent trips to local emergency rooms for treatment. Karen, 14, developed swollen lymph glands and a severe infection under both arms after using the same disposable razor with other family members to save money. What these children now have in common is a place to go for their […]

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May 3, 2018

Health Care Clinic Touts Savings; Announces Plans For Dental Care

The Community Health Care Clinic’s new program that connects patients with primary care physicians instead of using hospital emergency rooms for treatment is on pace to save Advocate BroMenn and OSF Healthcare a combined $1 million in its first year. The clinic offers those patients ongoing care, free prescriptions, appointment reminders and volunteers coordinate transportation when […]

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