Our Mission
Medically Underserved Have Access to Affordable, Quality Healthcare.
CEO Update
Randy Jordan, CEO
The Turducken
 
A few holiday seasons ago, my sister sent me a unique food gift - a turducken. For those who have not yet encountered this delicacy, a turducken is a whole, boned turkey that has it’s open cavity stuffed by a whole, deboned duck whose opening is crammed by a whole, deboned chicken. While the outside of a cooked turducken resembles a regular turkey, the inside looks a lot more like processed meat – think Spam, potted meat or Vienna sausages. Honestly, this gift left me unsure of what to think. I was grateful for my sister’s generosity but will admit to a little trepidation about the effect of cooking, then eating all of this poultry all together.
 
In the case of the turducken, it was actually pretty good, but over the past 20 months all of us have had our own version of a turducken by encountering a number of different but related things all at the same time. We’ve had a global pandemic that has affected, nearly all aspects of our lives. And as if the COVID-19 infection and its many variants has not been enough, clinics have had to deliver services with dwindling volunteer resources. To respond to a reduction in volunteerism our clinics have had to increase personnel costs to fill the gap while fundraising has been stymied due to social distancing requirements. So, we’ve endured a financial crisis crammed inside of a volunteer crisis stuffed inside of a global health crisis. And yet, we’ve survived and in some cases thrived. That’s why as we approach the holiday season, I’m so thankful for each of you! Your commitment to helping your neighbors receive needed health and social services has allowed you to rise above the turducken-like challenges of three simultaneous crises. Best wishes for the remainder of 2021!
Our Journey Towards Health Equity
Our Journey Towards Health Equity Update

Our Journey Towards Health Equity is officially underway with the selection of the task force. The interest they have shown and the passion they have for health equity is even more than what we imagined. With their help, our journey will have a solid start and provide a foundation for our clinics and the NCAFCC. What especially excites us is the wide range of clinic positions, staff, volunteers, and lived experiences that are represented on the task force. Stay tuned for updates.

Health Equity Taskforce Members

Adela Campoverde (Lake Norman Community Health Clinic), Amy Carr (Matthews Free Medical Clinic), April Cook (Lake Norman Community Health Clinic), Barbara Krcmar (MERCI Clinic), Brianna Pitts (Caring Community Clinic),
Cathy Montgomery (The Free Clinics), Daphne Ellison (MERCI Clinic),
Edwin Burkett, MD (Alliance Medical Ministry), Giseline Martinez Ponce (Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley), Isabell Moon (HealthReach Community Clinic),
Jennifer Stoddard, MD (Moore Free and Charitable Clinic), John Devaney (Cape Fear Clinic), Judy Long (The Free Clinics), Lisa Kimball (Community Care Clinic of Dare), Lorrie Carter (Open Door Clinic of Alamance County), Mark DeHaven, PhD (UNC Charlotte and UCITY Family Zone), Melanie Jones (Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic), Melinda Wallace (Moore Free and Charitable Clinic/FirstHealth of the Carolinas), Melissa Lopez (Surry Medical Ministries), Morgan Hinton (Care Ring), Pablo Escobar (Alliance Medical Ministry), Rachel Zimmer (Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist),
Rosh Foskey (Caring Community Clinic), Sandy Motley (Davidson Medical Ministries Clinic), Sonia Middleton (Moore Free and Charitable Clinic), Teresa Hanf (Moore Free & Charitable Clinic), Tim Clontz (Community Care Center for Forsyth County),
Valerie Lewis (Community Care Clinic), Wendy Hunter (Watch Healthcare)


Annual Members' Meeting Health Equity Materials Still Available

Over 200 people attended this year's meeting, by far the largest number of participants at one of our meetings. Many people requested a copy of the PowerPoint and you can download here.

A video of the meeting can be found here.
Priceless Opportunity: A Look at Free and Charitable Dental Services 
Wednesday, December 8 / 1 - 3 pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting

Featured Presenter
Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA 
VP Impact, Strategy & Programs
Foundation for Health & Innovation
Director, North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative

Peer Panel
Brett Leslie, DMD, Community Care Clinic of Rowan County
Melanie Jones, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
Sommer Wisher, RDH, Executive Director, Wake Smiles

  
Is your clinic thinking about adding free or charitable dental services, or are you already offering them? Whichever is the case, this convening is for you! 
 
Join us on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 1 – 3 pm via Zoom for an in-depth look at what’s involved in expanding free and charitable dental services for historically marginalized populations in North Carolina. Hear about opportunities and challenges from Dr. Zachary Brian, director of North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC), and hear firsthand from a fantastic panel about experiences offering free and charitable dental services. Later, enjoy a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from costs involved to business plans, staffing to funding sources, and more. This is just the first in a series of meetings that will focus on providing dental services in your clinic. You won’t want to miss the first comprehensive look at this exciting opportunity!  

The Zoom link will be sent early December.
Help Your Community - NC Latino Assessment
Camino Research Institute is conducting a study on the Latino communities in North Carolina. This anonymous study is IRB-approved and involves an electronic survey that takes around 25-30 minutes to complete. This study is for any Latino/Hispanic that is 18 years old or older and living in North Carolina.

There are over 1 million Latinos living in NC but there is no current data on their experiences, strengths, and needs. The aim of this study is to fill this gap and better inform services related to medical care, behavioral health, education, and employment programs.

This is the first comprehensive research study with Latinos in NC. It is important to gather current data to understand the status of the diverse and growing Latino population. The results of this study will be turned into multiple data reports that may be used to effectively tailor the services, programs, and interventions you offer to the Latino community. They aim to gather 5,000 responses by the end of the year. Feel free to use any of the resources below to help spread the word to Latinos across your networks. If you have any questions, please email lennin@camino.org or sarai@camino.org.

How You Can Help
Share this information with your Latino/Hispanic patients, ask them to take the survey, and to share it with their family and friends. Below are a number of links to documents in both Spanish and English that you can give your patients and post in your waiting rooms. This survey will lead to ways to address the needs and health equity of the Latino/Hispanic community. Click the buttons below for information and flyers you can print to distribute or hang in your waiting and patient rooms.
Welcome!
Iris Smalls-Hubbard, Executive Director, Shelter Health Services

Laura Witmer, Nurse Manager, Shelter Health Services
JUST IN - Community Health Grant information - Time Sensitive
Community Health Grant SFY 2023 RFA  

Community Health Grant funds, supported through the North Carolina General Assembly, are for assuring access to primary and preventive care to meet the health needs of our state’s most vulnerable populations. 
 
Primary care safety net organizations that care for underserved and medically indigent patients in the state are eligible to apply for this funding to pay for patient care through encounter-based reimbursement or through reimbursement for eligible expenses. 
 
Applicants may request up to $150,000 per year of the grant.

Grant Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, November 1, 2021
Application Deadline: Friday, January 14, 2022
Technical Assistance Webinars begin Monday, November 1, 2021

Technical Assistance Webinars will be held in November to find out more information on agency eligibility, length of award, how to apply, and other items specific to this upcoming grant cycle. Interested applicants may attend any session at their convenience. 
  
Webinars by Medicaid Regions will be held on the following dates: 
 
November 1, 2021 at 10:00 am – Regions 1 and 2
 
Monday, Nov 1, 2021 at 10:00 am | 1 hour
Meeting number: 2348 201 2056
Password: community
 
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 234 820 12056
 
 
November 4, 2021 at 2:30 pm – Regions 3 and 5
 
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021 at 2:30 pm | 1 hour
Meeting number: 2349 252 2840
Password: community
  
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 234 925 22840
 
 
November 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm – Regions 4 and 6
 
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm | 1 hour
Meeting number: 2341 167 2890
Password: community
 
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 234 116 72890
 
How to obtain further information: Funding agency contact/inquiry information: Stephanie Nantz at Stephanie.nantz@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-527-6456
 
For assistance with the application link: Contact Sharema Williams at Sharema.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or 919-527-6444
Upcoming Meetings and Deadlines
November






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December
02xxRegion 1 Meeting / 1:00 pm

10xxRegion 5 Meeting / 10:00

16xxRegion 2 Meeting / 10:00

17xxRegion 3 Meeting / 10:00
X
02xxRegion 6 Meeting / 1:00

08xxPriceless Opportunity: A Look at Free and Charitable
XXxxDental Services / 1 - 3 pm

25xxHappy Thanksgiving
Customized Infographic is Available for Your Use
Our infographic has been updated and is available for your use to highlight your 2020 statistics. There are different versions on the website in the Members Only section. Be sure to select the Member infographic and there is also one available for accredited members.

We are happy to customize it for you by inserting your logo and clinic statistics. Simply email mark@ncafcc.org to get started.



2020 Annual Outcomes Report is now available to review. Click here to read the report.
Staff Members
Chief Executive Officer
ext. 104

Deputy Director
ext. 101
Director of Quality &
Clinical Support
ext. 103

COVID-19 Grant Manager
ext. 105
www.ncafcc.org
336-251-1111
Board of Directors
Board Chair
Tony Price
Moore Free and Charitable Clinic

Vice Chair
Krista Woolly, MS
Community Care Clinic of Rowan

Secretary
Janet Jarrett
Albemarle Hospital Foundation Community Care Clinic

Treasurer
John Price, MPA
NCORH - Retired

April Cook, MBA, Past Chair, NCAFCC
Lake Norman Community Health Clinic

Sherri Fisher
The Good Samaritan Clinic of Morganton
Rosh Foskey

Andy Kurtzman, MHCA
Scotland Community Health Clinic

Sissy Lee-Elmore, MBA, MPA
WATCH Healthcare Program

Michael Lischke, EdD, MPH
Northwest AHEC
WFU School of Medicine

John Mills, CPC
ECHO
Community Partners
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