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Medically Underserved Have Access to Affordable, Quality Healthcare.
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CEO Update
Randy Jordan, CEO
Where The Rubber Meets The Road

When I lived in Philadelphia, I served as the Chairman of the Board of One Day At A Time (ODAAT), an urban, grassroots substance abuse provider operating with residential units in North Philadelphia. The North Philly neighborhoods were some of the toughest in the city and required a lot of skill to navigate the inevitable hurdles of politics and community mistrust. ODAAT was founded and operated by Rev. Henry Wells, a wizened leader with incredible street smarts. The Rev., as we called him, never received formal ministry training nor was he ordained even though he wore the white collar. However, he had the gift of declaring the truth in any given situation by gleefully announcing his favorite phrase, “That’s where the rubber meets the road.” As the only Board member who looked like me, I quickly learned that the Rev.’s experience on the streets of Philadelphia were an important part of me making good judgments as the Board Chair. 
 
I offer this little bit of my personal history to explain why I am so excited about this next stop on NCAFCC’s Journey Towards Health Equity. We are beginning for our Members a series of three virtual convenings about health equity that are going to take us “[W]here the rubber meets the road.” Through NCAFCC’s Board and Health Equity Task Force, we’ve learned a lot during the early legs of our health equity journey and now we have the chance to share these learnings with our Member clinics and the grassroots communities where they serve. We’re asking as many as possible from your clinic to sign up for one of three meeting cohorts that are spread across various dates and times during the next three months to allow everyone to participate in these important convenings. The details of the cohorts and convenings are provided elsewhere in this newsletter, but your involvement in these important discussions is going to help us find the truth about where we are and where we need to go on our health equity journey. I can’t wait to join in and look forward to seeing you where the rubber meets the road.  
Our Journey Towards Health Equity
Our Journey Towards Health Equity Convenings
March - April - May

Beginning in March and going through May, the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NCAFCC) will offer three virtual convenings each month that focus on health equity. The purpose of each convening is:
  • To be a learning lab where we engage ourselves to become comfortable about being uncomfortable.
  • To be a place to learn about health equity policies and practices.
  • To be a place where NCAFCC Members and their communities can enhance their health equity focus.

We welcome and encourage all staff, board members, and key volunteers 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.

March Convening - Strategies and policies for building our knowledge about health equity at local clinic Members and at the NCAFCC.

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
  • March 18 / 10-11:30 am
  • April 19 / 6-7:30 pm
  • May 17 / 6-7:30 pm

Cohort Group # 2
  • March 22 / 6-7:30 pm
  • April 20 / 10-11:30 am
  • May 18 / 10-11:30 am

Cohort Group # 3
  • March 24 / 11-12:30 pm
  • April 21 / 11-12:30 pm
  • May 19 / 11-12:30 pm
Upcoming Meeting Opportunities
Pharmacy Staff Networking

There has been interest expressed about having a virtual meeting for clinic pharmacy staff to provide an opportunity for sharing information specific to pharmacy-related issues. If your clinic is interested, please email Mark indicating that this would be of benefit to your pharmacy staff.
Priceless Opportunity Part 2:
Operationalizing Free and Charitable Dental Services  
April 26 / 1 - 3:00 pm / Virtual

So...you’re considering offering dental services at your clinic. Great! But now what? If you have questions about what to do next, join us for Part 2 of our series, Priceless Opportunity, as we dive into operationalizing your vision. Dr. Zachary Brian, director of the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC), will once again lead this second meeting, focused on the steps you should take to move forward with your plans. From assessment and readiness tools to startup budgets, equipment to practice management, and everything in between, you’ll walk away from the session with the knowledge you need to evaluate next steps. This session is a must-attend event for those interested in adding dental services to their free and charitable clinic’s service offerings. Hope to see you there! 
Worker Health & Safety Training - FREE
March 29, 2022 / 9-11 am
 
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control with Emphasis on COVID-19
Key Topics:
➢ Occupational Hazards & Exposure
➢ Biological Agents & Infectious Disease
➢ Infection Prevention & Control Measures
NAFC Webinar - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training: Unconscious Bias
Wednesday, March 9 / 2-3:00pm

This Webinar is Restricted to NAFC Members - NAFC members contact info@nafcclinics.org for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training: Unconscious Bias
Join the NAFC and Just Health Collective for a webinar about Unconscious Bias. This webinar will candidly discuss how unconscious bias works and how to recognize some of your own hidden preferences, assumptions, and biases. Participants will be given the opportunity to gain awareness of how prejudices and stereotyping others can impact patient interactions. Furthermore, we will explore the impacts of unconscious bias on clinic staff/volunteer experience and learn how to think more critically and consciously to mitigate bias.
Clinics in The News
The Wake Forest Baptist Health Mobile Clinic is providing health services to underserved and uninsured citizens in the community.

Free and charitable clinics helping to fill health care gap in the Cape Fear

Medical students, faculty lead health screening effort for Afghan refugees in Raleigh
>> Click here to read the article.

Mobile clinics provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in Mt. Olive
>> Click here to read the article.

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 Colburn Communications who can work with you on messaging, tips, and making the most of your opportunity.
Announcements and Resources
Local Start Dental
A special welcome to our newest member clinic, Local Start Dental. Located in Durham, Local Start Dental is state-of-the-art dental treatment and training center focused on high-quality tooth replacement services for veterans, the elderly, and low-income adults throughout the Triangle and, eventually, across North Carolina.

Vecinos Job Openings
Member clinic Vecinos is growing and has immediate job openings. Located in Cullowhee, Vecinos has specific focus on the Lantinx and farmworker community in western NC. Click here for more information about the clinic and job descriptions.
Rap about COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
As we prepare for Spring Break, school dances, sporting events and many other important family moments, please take some time to watch Jay Jay from Durham, NC, rap about COVID-19 vaccines for kids. This young man's music video is a way to engage the public about COVID-19 vaccines for kids. Jay Jay is from Durham, North Carolina, and attends The School of Creative Studies. 
 
The video features an original song and is produced by Jay Jay and his parents. Please share it with your community, school, church or company to help those that may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children. For more information about how vaccines for children work and where to find a vaccination location, visit MySpot.nc.gov or call the North Carolina Vaccine Help Center at 888-675-4567.
Upcoming Meetings
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April
02xxRegion 5 & 7 Meeting / 10:00 am

16xxRegion 3 Meeting / 10:00 am

17xxRegions 1 & 2 Meeting / 10:00 am
XxxxRegion 6 Meeting / 1:00 pm

18xxJourney towards Health Equity Convening Cohort 1
Xxxx10-11:30 am

22xxJourney towards Health Equity Convening Cohort 2
Xxxx6-7:30 pm

24xxJourney towards Health Equity Convening Cohort 3
Xxxx11 am-12:30 pm

28xxRegion 4 Meeting / 9:30 am

29xxWorker Health & Safety Training / 9-11:00 am

26xxPriceless Opportunity: Dental Convening Part 2
26xxTime TBD
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
Community Partners
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