FAFCC Midweek Memo - June 11

Greetings FAFCC members, 

In this Memo, we're requesting your participation in a survey that, in partnership with Who We Play For, will help identify member clinics best positioned to receive one of 17 donated ECG machines. This initiative supports the implementation of Florida SB 1070, which requires ECG screenings for student athletes beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Details and link below

In this Memo, you'll also find:

• A quick poll recap
• Special thanks to our Impact Summit attendees
• July Learning Lab announcement, and more!

We hope you enjoy this edition. As always, contact us with any questions you may have about the items included. 

Warmly, 
Rebecca DeLorenzo, CEO
rebecca@fafcc.org

YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR TODAY'S LEARNING LAB AT 11AM!
Tailoring Board Communications to Different Donor Types
June 11 at 11 a.m.
Presented by Tiffany Edwards, Director of Philanthropy, Canine Companions® – Southeast Region

Join us for this insightful Learning Lab where Tiffany Edwards will share how aligning communication strategies with your donors' unique styles can significantly boost engagement and fundraising success.

This session is ideal for clinics looking to equip their boards with tools to build stronger, more personalized donor relationships that drive results. Register now.

MACHINE READINESS SURVEY

In partnership with Who We Play For, the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (FAFCC) is conducting this survey to identify member clinics best positioned to receive one of 17 donated ECG machines. This initiative supports the implementation of Florida SB 1070, which requires ECG screenings for student athletes beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. Your responses will help us determine need, readiness, and potential impact. Complete the survey here.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US
We are grateful to everyone who joined us at our Impact Summit!

We had a fantastic day filled with insights from industry experts and meaningful idea-sharing. It was a great inaugural event, and we’re already looking forward to what’s next!

JUST 20 DAYS LEFT FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!
Registration is open for the 2025 FAFCC Annual Conference at the beautiful Sunseeker Resort and there's less than three weeks left to receive our early bird discount!

This year, the Conference Planning Committee has been hard at work to bring you even more educational content, meaningful networking opportunities, and impactful sessions to support the work you do.

Log into your Novi account and register here by June 30th to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing! Don’t miss out on your chance to save and secure your spot at one of our most anticipated events yet.

We can’t wait to see you there!

NEXT LEARNING LAB - JULY 9 
Learning Lab: Mobile Unit 101 with Mission Mobile Medical
July 9 at 11 a.m

Is your clinic currently using a Mobile Unit or thinking about starting one?
Join us for a discussion on the fundamentals of Mobile Units and best practices for successful implementation. Register here.

QUICK POLL RECAP: MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING IN FREE CLINICS
Thank you to the 69 clinics that participated in our recent quick poll on mental health screenings. Your input provides valuable insight into how free and charitable clinics across Florida are supporting the mental health needs of their patients.

Key takeaways from the poll:

• Most clinics (over 85%) conduct mental health screenings as part of their intake process, during primary care visits, or in behavioral health appointments.

• Top tools in use include:

  • PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9): The most commonly used tool, designed to screen for depression severity and monitor treatment progress.

  • GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7): A quick and reliable screening tool for generalized anxiety disorder.

  • PHQ-2: A two-question pre-screen often used as an initial assessment for depression before administering the full PHQ-9.

  • MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination): Used to assess cognitive function, particularly in older adults.

  • ACE Questionnaire (Adverse Childhood Experiences): Identifies early life trauma that may be linked to long-term health and behavioral outcomes.

  • CAGE & AUDIT: Short questionnaires used to screen for problematic alcohol use.

  • C-SSRS (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale): A validated tool for identifying patients at risk for suicide.

• Timing of screenings varies, but most clinics conduct them at intake or during primary care visits. Behavioral health visits and case-by-case evaluations are also common.

• Who conducts screenings? Nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health providers are most frequently responsible, with some clinics involving volunteer providers, front desk staff, or ARNPs.