February 16, 2022
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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November 30, 2021
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Playbook CSNC 2022 (July 11, 2022) Feb 2022 NAFC Member Alert – Center of Excellence (March 4, 2022) RWJF_bikes_equality_equity_PURPLE (January 13, 2022) Espanol_RWJF_igualdad_equidad_morado (January 13, 2022) Best Practices to Reduce Disparities- RWJF (January 13, 2022) DEI in Healthcare – BF (May 14, 2021) DEI Checklist (April 2, 2021) DEI in [...]
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November 30, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Effects – COVID-19 Vaccine Infographic – Americares (September 24, 2021) COVID19 Vaccine Hesitancy Communication Toolkit (September 23, 2021) FDA – EUA Comparison – COVID-19 Vaccine – Americares (September 14, 2021) HOW MRNA Vaccines Work (September 13, 2021) HOW NRVV Vaccines Work (September 13, 2021) Immunocompromised – COVID-19 Vaccine Trifold – Americares (September [...]
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November 19, 2021
Many U.S. adults have safely received a COVID-19 vaccine. But you might have questions. Or you might have family members, friends, coworkers, or patients that have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. The tools below can help answer those questions, improve what you know about the vaccines, and help guide any conversations you may have with [...]
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November 18, 2021
The NAFC Volunteers in Medicine Program helps communities start, develop and expand clinics. In 2021, the Volunteers in Medicine clinic development program moved to the NAFC after the national organization Volunteers in Medicine America closed. Through the NAFC’s Volunteers in Medicine Program, developing sites receive guidance through each phase of the clinic development process, from [...]
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November 15, 2021
Each year, there are countless reasons for healthy people to receive the influenza vaccine as flu season arrives. From fever and coughing to body aches and vomiting, the symptoms associated with viral influenza are unpleasant at best—and they can be life-threatening at worst, especially in immunocompromised and other at-risk individuals. Getting a flu vaccine is [...]
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November 1, 2021
NAFC Members are their community’s response to the healthcare needs in their area. They are on the frontlines in communities throughout the United States providing needed access to a wide range of healthcare services for their uninsured and underinsured neighbors. What are Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable Pharmacies? Free and Charitable Clinics and Charitable [...]
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November 1, 2021
Interested in developing a new clinic in your community? Here are a few questions to consider as you get started... Is there already a free or charitable clinic in your community? What are the healthcare needs in your community? Will people in your community support a free clinic with their time and money? Is there a [...]
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October 26, 2021
The cooler months of the year aren’t just the time for holiday festivities. Unfortunately, lower temperatures can also bring on an increased spread in viruses, which means – cold season is here! Fortunately, there is no solid evidence that exposure to cold temperatures will always result in a cold (only viral infection can do that), […]
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October 6, 2021
COVID-19 Symptoms People with COVID-19 report a wide range of symptoms that range from mild to severe. Some symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell and more. Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms, check symptoms with a self-checker, learn what to [...]
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