Our Mission
Medically Underserved Have Access to Affordable, Quality Healthcare.
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CEO Update
Randy Jordan, CEO
Back To The Future
 
My guess is that all of us feel some sense of relief that pandemic infection rates and resulting hospitalizations and deaths have dramatically declined in recent months. I feel a sense of relief about the prospect of life returning to “normal.” But what does post-pandemic normal mean. Alvin Chang wrote a thought-provoking article on this topic that was recently published in The Guardian. The article is entitled, “Workplaces Are In Denial Over How Much Americans Have Changed.” Here’s some relevant excerpts: “. . . America is looking to fully reopen – to get back to ‘normal’ . . . It’s clear that company leaders still want the old version of the all-American work ethic that was dependent on hustle culture and productivity. But I can’t help but wonder whether that’s incompatible with who we’ve become – and, more importantly, the realities of the world in which we live. . . Many of us have drastically changed. It’s not just our attitudes toward work and life, but also that our bodies are reacting differently to trauma, stress and even love.” Chang goes on to report that during the pandemic depression and anxiety symptoms have soared, nearly 9 million people have been affected by the loss of a close family member and that the pandemic may have even messed with our perception of time. Can you relate to any of these observations? If so, consider how you might be sensitive to these new realities for ourselves and those around us as we figure out how to get back to the future.
 
Also speaking of the future, I want to express a deep sense of gratitude for the many kind sentiments and encouraging responses I’ve received to my announced plans for retirement by the end of this year. It is such a privilege to work on the noble cause of providing health and social services to the uninsured and underserved. The Board is doing a great job of considering who will serve as your next CEO. I’m sure the next leader will add to the many successes that we’ve enjoyed during the past six years – in part due to the amazing work that each of you continue to do in your communities.
A Note About Randy's Retirement from Tony Price, Board Chair, NCAFCC
Our Journey Towards Health Equity
Our Journey Towards Health Equity Convenings
April - May - Registration is Still Open

March convenings went well with over 100 people participating. It's not too late for you to register for one of the cohorts.

All staff, board members, and key volunteers are invited to participate in the convenings. We are also hoping to develop cohorts consisting of the same group of individuals that will work with each other throughout the process. The cohorts will be based on the time of day for each monthly convening. Please select the cohort that best fits your schedule each month.

April Convening – Strategies and policies for conducting organizational assessments that focus on health equity at local clinic Members and at NCAFCC.

May Convening – Engaging clients and community partners to advance health equity at local clinic Members and at the NCAFCC.

Convening dates and times:

Cohort Group # 1
  • April 19 / 6-7:30 pm
  • May 17 / 6-7:30 pm

Cohort Group # 2
  • April 20 / 10-11:30 am
  • May 18 / 10-11:30 am

Cohort Group # 3
  • April 21 / 11-12:30 pm
  • May 19 / 11-12:30 pm
Upcoming Meetings
Pharmacy Staff Networkiing * Dental Convening Part 2 * Annual Meeting
Pharmacy Staff Networking - April 13 / 10-11:00 am

You asked for it and now it's coming. All pharmacy staff and volunteers and clinic leaders are invited to attend a virtual networking meeting(s) specifically for them. Jennifer Buxton, PharmD, CPP, FASHP at Cape Fear Clinic will guide the discussion that may include such topics as pharmacy wholesalers, bulk/institutional prescription assistance programs, formularies, policies and procedures, and exchanging of ideas.

Please share this information with your pharmacy staff and have them email Mark to be added to the registration list.
Priceless Opportunity Part 2: Operationalizing Free and Charitable Dental Services 
April 26 / 1- 3:00 pm / Zoom

Our second meeting will be April 26 and will be focused on the steps you should take to move forward with your plans. This session is a must-attend event for those interested in adding dental services to their free and charitable clinic’s service offerings. From assessment and readiness tools to startup budgets and equipment to practice management, and everything in between, you’ll walk away from the session with the knowledge you need to evaluate next steps.

Topics to be discussed:
●     Facilities & Staffing
xxxxx○     Facility Design & Construction
xxxxx○     Equipment & Supplies
xxxxx○     Staffing

●     Finances
xxxxx○     Financial Viability
xxxxx○     Managing Clinic Finances

Speakers:
Dr. Zachary Brian, Director of the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC)
Dr. Bob Russell, Dental Director & Bureau Chief, Oral & Health Delivery System Bureau, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention, Iowa Department of Public Health

>>> Register Here -- Registration deadline is Monday April 25 at 3:00 pm.
Announcing Annual Meeting Date
This year's annual meeting will be Wednesday, September 21 from 1-4:00 pm. Like last year, it will be virtual with hopes of moving to an in-person meeting in 2023. In the meantime, please mark your calendars and share with your staff and volunteers the date of the meeting. More details coming soon.

Clinics in The News
Mobile health clinic relies on trust, hand holding to care for patients
>>> Click here to read the article.

Checkit4Andretti partners with clinics get help on colon cancer screenings. See more by clicking on the links below.

Salisbury Post

WWAY-TV3 (Wilmington)
 
NBCSports.com/MotorsportsTalk


Has your clinic been featured in the media? Let Mark know and the coverage will be posted on the NCAFCC website. If you are contacted by the media for a story, let us know and we'll put you in touch with Coburn Communications who can work with you on messaging, tips, and making the most of your opportunity.
Announcements and Resources
MedLink of Mecklenburg County presents
Path to Health Equity
The New Old Problem: Uncovering generational health disparities to build paths to
health equity
Tuesday, April 12 / 9 - 11:00 am

This program is free and virtual.
Upcoming Meetings
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September
06xxRegion 5 & 7 Meeting / 10:00 am

13xxPharmacy Staff Networking / 10:00 am

17xxRegions 1 & 2 Meeting / 10:00 am

19xxJourney towards Health Equity Convening Cohort 1
Xxxx6-7:30 pm

20xxJourney towards Health Equity Convening Cohort 2
Xxxx10-11:30 am

20xxRegion 3 Meeting / 10:00

21xxJourney towards Health Equity Convening Cohort 3
Xxxx11 am-12:30 pm

25xxRegion 4 Meeting / 9:30 am

26xxPriceless Opportunity: Dental Convening Part 2 / 1-3:00 pm

28xxRegion 6 Meeting / 1:00 pm
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21xxNCAFCC Annual Meeting / 1-4:00 pm
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

Lucy Vidal Barreto, DDS, MHA
The Open Door Clinic of Urban Ministries of Wake County

Sherri Fisher
The Good Samaritan Clinic of Morganton

Rosh Foskey

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

John Mills, CPC
ECHO

Tchernavia Montgomery, MSW, LCSW
Care Ring

Mitch Perry
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Community Partners
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