June 8, 2022

Direct Relief, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and Teva Pharmaceuticals Partner to Advance Access to Behavioral Health Services

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. & PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Direct Relief, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), and Teva Pharmaceuticals today launched a new program to expand medication access and provide grant funding to free and charitable clinics that care for medically underserved patients suffering from depression and/or anxiety. Teva is providing free and […]

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May 9, 2022
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Interested in Starting a Free Clinic? Our VIM Program Can Help

Going back decades and then some, community leaders throughout the years and throughout the United States at some point in their lives recognized the needs of their neighbors who had no access to healthcare, and they decided to take action. In this blog post, we’ll look at the action of one man in particular, Dr. […]

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May 2, 2022

The Importance of Mental Healthcare

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — one of the most important health-related months of the year! Established in 1949, Mental Health Awareness month came about to raise awareness on the importance of mental well-being for ourselves, our families, and everyone in our communities. Alongside our physical health, good mental health represents an equally important […]

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April 19, 2022
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Strengthening Community Health: Why You Should Volunteer with Your Local Clinic

Volunteers play a vital role in the sustainment, growth, and health of communities across the country. This is especially true when it comes to health equity and accessibility. Whether they’re a medical volunteer or non-medical, a volunteer nurse or a student, individuals who commit their valuable time and energy to support their communities are the […]

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April 13, 2022
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Emergency Disaster Relief: Helping Clinics, Helping Patients

At the NAFC, our work is inextricably tied to that of the free and charitable clinics and pharmacies we support. So, when disaster strikes, we are there and ready to provide these organizations with the guidance and resources they need to get back on their feet quickly and be able to assist and support their […]

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March 31, 2022

Preventing Healthcare Worker Burnout on the Path Toward Nationwide Healing

Across the United States today, true heroism is displayed by our healthcare professionals. From the wounds and illnesses they treat to the compassion they show each patient, healthcare workers dedicate their lives to improving quality of life and devising safer, more effective care programs for patients of all walks of life. As the nation continues […]

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February 16, 2022

In Remembrance of Dr. Mary Wirshup

For more than two decades, Dr. Mary Wirshup tirelessly served the countless medically underserved and uninsured patients that came through the doors of Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) in West Chester, PA. The NAFC is sad to share that after 20 years of service, Dr. Mary Wirshup passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, surrounded […]

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January 26, 2022
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Direct Relief, BD, NAFC Announce Free and Charitable Clinic Grant Winners

$300,000 in charitable grants will help address chronic disease care among U.S. vulnerable populations Photos courtesy of Church Health Center of Memphis, Inc. and West Virginia Health Right, Inc. In their continued effort to help vulnerable populations access health care services that address chronic disease, Direct Relief, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and the National [...]
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December 8, 2021
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Eko and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Partner to Improve Cardiovascular Care in Medically Underserved Communities

Eko donates smart stethoscope and telehealth kits to free & charitable clinics across 33 states, enhancing cardiac screening services to uninsured and medically underserved Americans OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eko, a cardiopulmonary digital health company, today announced its partnership with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC). The partnership [...]
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December 7, 2021

NAFC included in CVS Health commitment to maternal health as part of Biden-Harris Maternal Health Call to Action Day

The NAFC is grateful to be included in our partner CVS Health’s commitment to addressing maternal health disparities with a $1.74M investment, which it announced as part of today’s Biden-Harris Maternal Health Call to Action Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die […]

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