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December 8, 2020

CVS Health and CVS Health Foundation announce nearly $1.25 million to increase access to health care and address food insecurity in Ohio

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) and the CVS Health Foundation today announced a total of nearly $1.25 million in grants to help underserved communities in Ohioincrease access to food and health care. CVS Health will provide $1 million to free and charitable clinics in Ohio to increase access to telehealth services in coordination with the National Association […]

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July 10, 2020

UVA students giving people greater access to telemedicine

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Almost all medical visits at the Charlottesville Free Clinic were done remotely between March and May. That’s a huge help for people who have devices, but those that don’t also don’t have access to medical care.  The clinic is crucially important for the 2,600 uninsured or under-insured people who go […]

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July 10, 2020

UVA students giving people greater access to telemedicine

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Almost all medical visits at the Charlottesville Free Clinic were done remotely between March and May. That’s a huge help for people who have devices, but those that don’t also don’t have access to medical care.  The clinic is crucially important for the 2,600 uninsured or under-insured people who go […]

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March 27, 2020

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic makes changes to follow Safer-at-Home order

Those who utilize the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic will notice they’re making some changes to their services to best follow the governor’s Safer-at-Home order. The clinic is taking steps to keep as many patients, staff and volunteers at home as possible which means asking many volunteers, especially those who are high-risk or over 60, to […]

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March 27, 2020

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic makes changes to follow Safer-at-Home order

Those who utilize the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic will notice they’re making some changes to their services to best follow the governor’s Safer-at-Home order. The clinic is taking steps to keep as many patients, staff and volunteers at home as possible which means asking many volunteers, especially those who are high-risk or over 60, to […]

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March 26, 2020

More patients, less staff hurting free clinic

Just when more people are seeking help from Johnstown’s free medical clinic, the program is facing a staffing crisis. Both situations are the result of the global pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus and the state’s mandates and recommendations to curb the spread, said Rosalie Danchanko, executive director for Highlands Heath – Laurel Highlands Free and […]

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March 26, 2020

More patients, less staff hurting free clinic

Just when more people are seeking help from Johnstown’s free medical clinic, the program is facing a staffing crisis. Both situations are the result of the global pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus and the state’s mandates and recommendations to curb the spread, said Rosalie Danchanko, executive director for Highlands Heath – Laurel Highlands Free and […]

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March 25, 2020

Charlottesville Free Clinic continuing operations during COVID-19 crisis to keep non-emergency patients out of hospitals

The Charlottesville Free Clinic has always supported the uninsured or underinsured residents of the Charlottesville area. Now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it hopes to keep non-emergency patients from visiting local hospitals. “We are open. Part of flattening the curve is avoiding spikes in emergency department traffic,” said Executive Director Colleen Keller. “If our patients can […]

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