February 1, 2019

Poll: Majorities Favor a Range of Options to Expand Public Coverage, Including Medicare-for-All

At a time when debate is beginning about a national Medicare-for-all plan and other approaches to expanding coverage through public programs, this month’s KFF Health Tracking poll examines Americans’ early opinion on a range of options under consideration… Source:  Kaiser Family Foundation Article Link:  https://www.kff.org/health-reform/press-release/poll-majorities-favor-a-range-of-options-to-expand-public-coverage-including-med

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January 15, 2019

Direct Relief, BD and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Announce Winners of the Continuity in Care Grant Program

Direct Relief, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) selected 25 clinics from applicants across the country to take part in the Continuity in Care Grant Program. The program provides funding for programs which will allow NAFC member organizations to continue or expand their ability to provide […]

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December 30, 2018
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A Year in Review – A Look Back at the NAFC 2018 Accomplishments

2018 has been another busy year for the NAFC and our members!  As 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to provide an overview of the work we have accomplished throughout the year. CONNECTING PATIENTS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR LOCAL CLINIC NAFC staff continues to make sure that people who need access to […]

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December 6, 2018

West Virginia Health Right Inc.’s Angela Settle Awarded the Third Annual Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity Presented by the NAFC

The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) has presented the Third Annual Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Award for Health Equity to Angela Settle, Family Nurse Practitioner and Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia Health Right, Inc. “Free and Charitable Clinics, their staff and their volunteers have been providing access to care and […]

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November 8, 2018

National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and CVS Health Foundation Announce the 2018 Safety Net Health Care Champion Awardees

To highlight the important work being done across the country to provide affordable, accessible health care to the medically underserved, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) has partnered with the CVS Health Foundation, a private charitable organization created by CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), to present the Safety Net Health Care Champion Awards.   […]

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September 25, 2018

CVS Health Announces Commitment to Build Healthier Communities in Ohio

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced a series of community investments to improve the health and wellness of local communities in Ohio. More than $150,000 in new grants will help support Ohio nonprofits helping to mitigate prescription drug abuse and expand access to quality, convenient and affordable care across the state.

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September 18, 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

Alexandria, VA, Jun 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –  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 […]

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August 27, 2018

A Year Later – Spotlight on Hurricane Harvey Relief Grantee – Ubi Caritas

A year ago, Hurricane Harvey swept through the Houston area and devastated communities.  The NAFC and Direct Relief teamed up to provide relief grants to Charitable Clinics that were in affected communities to support continued recovery efforts, to recoup expenses and/or reinforce emergency preparedness efforts related to the hurricanes which allows for the continuity of crucial life-saving care […]

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August 21, 2018

About 323,000 will remain uninsured after Medicaid expansion. Will Virginia’s free clinics still be able to meet the need?

A massive shift is on the horizon for Virginia’s health care landscape as the state prepares to expand its Medicaid program in January, broadening the eligibility and welcoming an estimated 400,000 people into its ranks. But more than 300,000 uninsured Virginians will likely remain, many relying on the state’s free clinics. And as each of those clinics prepare for the big changes, it’s not entirely clear where they’ll be once the dust settles.

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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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