Save the Date!
September 19-21, 2013 – 8th Annual Washington Free Clinic Conference
The 8th Annual Conference will be hosted amidst the natural beauty of the Olympic Mountain Range and the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Port Angeles, WA. Mark your calendar today and check back Spring 2013 for more information about registration!
2012 Conference: Collaborating & Innovating for Healthier People, Stronger Communities
In September, Free Clinic staff, volunteers and supporters came together once more for the the 7th Annual Washington Free Clinic & Charitable Care Conference in Tacoma, WA. This year’s conference sessions focused on sharing the wisdom and experience of attendees in focused roundtables and facilitated discussions, with a few keynote sessions to balance out the weekend.
Highlights included a welcome from Representative Laurie Jinkins of Legislative District 27, an update on healthcare reform implementation in Washington from Jonathan Seib, policy advisor to Governor Christine Gregoire, World Cafe conversations sessions on both Friday and Saturday, the first ever Raise Your Glass to the Free Clinics of Washington recognition and appreciation banquet and the presentation of the 2012 Marcia Howery Award.
The Washington Free Clinic Association thanks all who attended, presented and sponsored this year’s conference!
2012 Conference Materials & Recommended Resources
The WFCA is grateful to all of the presenters, facilitators and volunteers who contributed to the 2012 Annual Free Clinic & Charitable Care Conference. Presentations, Hand-outs and recommended reading can be found below.
For those of you who were intrigued or inspired by the World Cafe format as a way of hosting conversation and cross-pollinating ideas, learn more about the work of Nalani Linder by visiting her website.
Plugging Patients into Information and Referral Networks
Sue Waldin, Partnership Development & Training Coordinator, Within Reach
The Oral Health Crisis: Strategies for Improving Access to Dental Care
Co-presented by Dr. Noah Letwin of the Swedish Community Specialty Clinic, Dr. Tom Cho of Totem Lake Dental and Diane Oakes of the Washington Dental Service Foundation.
Behavioral Health Services for the Uninsured
Co-presented by Bob Chaffeur of the Seattle Psychotherapy Cooperative, Cindie Preszler of Grace Clinic, and Dr.s Christoper Jones and TK Brasted of HopeCentral Pediatrics.
Facilitated Discussion: Board Leadership & Governance in Free Clinics
Facilitated by Janes Jones, Consultant, Empowering Healthcare Outreach, Compass Rose Consulting
Contributors included Yvonne Stratton of SOS Health Services, Doug Hill of Neighborhood Clinic, Larry Little of VIMO, and Ginny Gannon of Christ Community Free Clinic.
12 Attributes That Will Transform Your Clinic into a Center of Excellence
Mark Cruise, Principal, Free Clinic Solutions
A Huge Thank You to our 2012 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors!
Physician’s Insurance
The WA Department of Health
PhRMA
DataNet Solutions
Free Clinic Solutions
WithinReach
Swedish Medical Center
MultiCare Health Sytem
WWAHEC
2011 Conference: Collaboration & Volunteerism: Communities Investing in Healthcare Access
Representatives from clinics and public health agencies across the state gathered in Vancouver in late September to network and learn together about opportunities and examples of communities investing in healthcare access.
Highlights included a keynote address by Mark Cruise of Free Clinic Solutions, the presentation of the 2011 Marcia Howery Award to the late and great Ken Terhaar, tours of the New Heights Clinic and Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, and abundant networking time.
The Washington Free Clinic Association thanks all who attended, presented and sponsored the event.
2011 Conference Materials
The WFCA is grateful to all of the speakers who participated in the 2011 Annual Conference. Presentations, Hand-outs and recommended reading can be found below.
World Cafe Harvest
Facilitated by Steve Byers of Helping Human Systems October 1, 2011.
A Huge Thank You to our 2011 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors!
Physician’s Insurance
The WA Department of Health
PhRMA
Washington Casualty Company
Free Clinic Solutions
WithinReach
Swedish Medical Center
MultiCare Health Sytem
WWAHEC
2010 Conference: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Representatives from clinics across the state gathered in Ellensburg in September to network and strategize on how to sustain, improve and expand services to uninsured residents of Washington in the face of worsening economic conditions. As we enter the era of Health Care Reform, sessions throughout the conference focused on providing implementation updates and analysis of gaps to inform plans for growth and change in the Free Clinic community.
Highlights included a keynote address by Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, an inspiring Marcia Howery Award Banquet, a tour of the Ellensburg Community Health Clinic and an informative presentation by Mark Cruise of Free Clinic Solutions.
The Washington Free Clinic Association thanks all who attended, presented and sponsored the event.
2010 Conference Materials
The WFCA is grateful to all of the speakers who participated at the 2010 Annual Conference. Presentations, Hand-outs and recommended reading can be found below.
The Future of U.S. Charity Care Programs: Implications of Health Reform Center for Health Care Strategies
This article was recommended by Jonathan Seib in his session Federal Healthcare Reform Overview.
Funding Your Not-so-Free Clinics
Laura Edman, CFRE,Vice President, The Alford Group
Resource and Board Development in Today’s Philanthropic Climate: The Competitive Nonprofit Applicant
Don Chalmers, Principal, SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
Increasing Access to Care: PAs and Free Clinics
Steve Meltzer, PA-C, Assistant Director for Eastern Washington MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program, University of Washington School of Medicine
Academic Nursing-Community Partnership Serving the Medically Underserved
Eleanor Bond,PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, University of WA School of Nursing
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: What are the “Gaps”? Mary Sue Gorski, RN, PhD, Chairperson, Gonzaga University Department of Nursing
As the Healthcare Reform Era Dawns, What’s Next for Free Clinics?
Mark Cruise, Principal, Free Clinic Solutions
The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization
This book by Peter Senge was recommended by Steve Byers in the Invitation to Adaptive Leadership session.
Free Clinics in the United States: A Nationwide Survey
Julie Darnell, PhD, taken from the Archives of Internal Medicine, June 28, 2010.
Commentary on Free Clinics in the United States: A Personal Journey
Richard Gibbs, MD and Patricia Gibbs, MD, taken from the Archives of Internal Medicine, June 28, 2010.
Brief on Potential Impacts of Health Reform
Julie Darnell, PhD, courtesy of Empowering Church Healthcare Outreach (ECHO).
ECHO’s Summary of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Courtesy of Empowering Church Healthcare Outreach (ECHO).
Pain Free Christmas A short video clip about one Washington community’s efforts to provide dental care for the uninsured. Provided courtesy of the Washington State Dental Association.
2010 Washington Free Clinics This is a directory with photos and stories from Free Clinics across Washington.
Compiled by Bette Miller of Neighborhood Clinic in Tacoma.
A Huge Thank You to the WFCA 2010 Conference Sponsors!
Physician’s Insurance
The WA Department of Health
Providence Health & Services
PhRMA
Community Health of Central WA
DataNet Solutions
eTapestry
FinCor Solutions
Free Clinic Solutions
MultiCare Health System
Rx Outreach
Washington State Dental Association