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FAFCC Midweek Memo Archive
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Date posted10/20/2026


UF Health Seeks Primary Care Perspectives on Alzheimer's Screening
UF Health Seeks Primary Care Perspectives on Alzheimer's Screening

Researchers at the UF Health Precision Health Research Center are seeking input from healthcare providers on how emerging approaches to Alzheimer’s disease screening could work in real-world primary care settings. Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2026


FAFCC Attends Rural Health Transformation Program Convening
FAFCC Attends Rural Health Transformation Program Convening

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) hosted its 1st Annual Rural Health Transformation Program Convening this month, bringing together Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) sub-awardees, health care leaders, and community partners from across Florida. The convening... Continue Reading

Date posted09/29/2026


Florida Blue Food Access Grant Application Now Open
Florida Blue Food Access Grant Application Now Open

FAFCC is now accepting applications for the Florida Blue Food Access Grant Program. Continue Reading

Date posted09/9/2026


Member Highlight: How One Dental Clinic Is Helping Patients Stay Out of the Hospital
Member Highlight: How One Dental Clinic Is Helping Patients Stay Out of the Hospital

When people think about emergency room diversion, they often picture primary care clinics treating illnesses before they become emergencies. But dental care plays an equally important role. For the team at the Dental Care Access Foundation (DCAF), preventing emergency department visits has become... Continue Reading

Date posted08/4/2026


Member Highlight: Building a Strong Volunteer Pipeline at Wildflower Healthcare
Member Highlight: Building a Strong Volunteer Pipeline at Wildflower Healthcare

Volunteers are the heart of every free and charitable clinic. While recruiting clinical providers is often top of mind, many organizations also rely on volunteers for patient support, administration, interpretation, outreach, fundraising, marketing, and countless other essential roles. At FAFCC,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/20/2026


Removing Barriers to Care through Community Partnerships
Removing Barriers to Care through Community Partnerships

Volunteer providers, community partnerships, and a determination to remove barriers helped connect an uninsured patient at Lake Wales Free Clinic with lifesaving heart care close to home. Continue Reading

Date posted06/23/2026


Member Highlight: Coordinated Care in Action
Member Highlight: Coordinated Care in Action

See how two FAFCC member clinics partnered to guide an uninsured patient from diagnosis through cancer care and into survivorship support. Continue Reading

Date posted05/4/2026


Bringing Vision Care to Students: Expanding Access—and Changing Lives
Bringing Vision Care to Students: Expanding Access—and Changing Lives

By bringing vision care directly into schools, Florida Lions Eye Clinic is removing barriers for students in Lee County. For one child, that access led to early detection, life-changing treatment, and a whole new outlook on life. Continue Reading

Date posted04/21/2026


Supporting a Veteran’s Journey from Crisis to Care
Supporting a Veteran’s Journey from Crisis to Care

After facing homelessness and a medical crisis, a veteran found stability, care, and a path forward through coordinated support services—highlighting the critical role FAFCC member clinics play in whole-person care. Continue Reading

Date posted04/6/2026


From Routine Visit to Lifesaving Care: Maria’s Story
From Routine Visit to Lifesaving Care: Maria’s Story

Early intervention at a free clinic led to a life-changing diagnosis and treatment pathway for a young patient in need. Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2026


FAFCC Midweek Memo - February 25
FAFCC Midweek Memo - February 25

Dear FAFCC members, In this week's Memo, we're sharing a link to our latest blog post where we outline our areas of support and why this behind-the-scenes work matters. We're also sharing: Fundraising Series Webinars Details Certification Program Launch Recording, and more! We hope you... Continue Reading

Postedby Rebecca Delorenzo
Date posted02/25/2026