Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

6 days until we are UNITED!!!?Comment ?? below if you are coming!! ? Swipe through to see all the highlights of the 13th Annual IAFCC Conference It's the last day to register ... we would love to have you join us! ? 1 Free Clinics 101 Intensive? ? 1 Networking Reception ? 2 Incredible Keynote Speakers ? 25 Exhibitors:? Vendors, Community Organizations, & Healthcare Partners? ? 9 workshops to choose from, run by 15 brilliant leaders in the sector ? 2 FULL & ENERGIZING DAYS of learning, collaboration, and networking Be United in Health with Us. #united2025 IAFCC Page: https://lnkd.in/gQh3t3sA Register: https://lnkd.in/gVaRFvpi Third Horizon Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3) CareMessage Americares NAMI Wagenmaker & Oberly, LLC, AmeriCorps VISTA Republic Bank Of Chicago First Bank Chicago Center for Community Health Equity The HAP Foundation Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Mercy Medical Angels American Liver Foundation American Heart Association

We are 12 days away... There is so much to look forward to at the upcoming IAFCC Annual Conference! Learn about our seasoned and brilliant speakers below and register to join these sessions and many more! Registration: https://lnkd.in/gVaRFvpi Day 1: Monday, March 24th, 10am-3pm, 4-7pm Free Clinics 101 Intensive (10am-3pm) - $50 Networking Reception (4-7pm) - FREE, All Welcome includes lunch + dinner Day 2: Tuesday, March 25th Keynote Speakers + Workshop Breakouts includes breakfast & lunch -$125 for IAFCC Members, $150 for partners Day 1&2: $160 for IAFCC Members, $200 for partners More details: https://lnkd.in/gQh3t3sA Sara Nichols Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Americares Laura Bollan Christina Elizabeth Rodriguez-Estrada, MS Teladoc Health CareMessage

We are just 20 days away!! & look at all of the incredible partners coming to join us... you can too!! Thank you so much to our sponsors and exhibitors for supporting IAFCC clinics and making an event as great as this one possible! More details on the agenda available on the IAFCC Website. Link below to register and be #UNITED2025 with us! Event Details: https://lnkd.in/g_hPHwGs Registration: https://lnkd.in/gyJ4FPg8 Lindsay Zimmerman, PhD. David Smith Americares American Heart Association CareMessage Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3) Third Horizon TCI Software, Inc.

??ACTION NEEDED?? https://lnkd.in/g-DbXJVd ???????????????????????? We encourage you all to take the time to recognize and celebrate excellence within the Illinois Free & Charitable Clinics and safety-net health care sector. Please use the form linked above to submit nominations for the following awards: Innovation Award: Celebrates clinics or providers who have demonstrated creative and effective approaches to addressing healthcare challenges in underserved communities. This award acknowledges efforts that: ? Implement groundbreaking or transformative practices to improve healthcare delivery. ?Use technology, partnerships, or novel methodologies to address challenges in resource-constrained environments. ?Inspire others in the sector by piloting new models of care that are scalable or replicable. Equity and Justice Award: Honors individuals, organizations, or clinics that have made significant strides in promoting health equity and justice. This award recognizes efforts that have: ? Reduced systemic barriers to care for marginalized populations. ?Advanced policies or initiatives that address health disparities and promote social justice. ?Engaged underserved communities in meaningful ways to ensure inclusive and equitable healthcare solutions. Outstanding Advocate Award: Recognizes individuals or organizations advocating passionately for free clinics and the communities they serve. This award honors contributions such as: ? Driving public awareness and policy change to support the mission of free clinics. ?Building coalitions and partnerships to amplify the voices of underserved populations. ?Demonstrating tireless dedication to improving healthcare access through advocacy, storytelling, and community mobilization. *Prize: Plaque and $500 check to an organization of their choosing - presented at IAFCC Annual Conference on March 24-25th, 2025 in Tinley Park, IL. ???????????????????????? https://lnkd.in/gQh3t3sA #United2025 #IAFCC2025 #Innovation #healthequity #healthjustice #advocate

"Governor Pritzker’s commitment to addressing healthcare affordability— not only by supporting our clinics but also through initiatives such as retroactive medical debt relief, reforms to insurance pre-authorizations, behavioral health cost caps, and pharmaceutical pricing—takes significant strides toward a fully accessible and equitable healthcare system. Healthcare is a fundamental human right, and with your support, IAFCC remains committed to ensuring that all uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans can access the care they need." Access the entire statement and more information here: https://lnkd.in/grcPgrhZ

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with The Resurrection Project to open our fourth location! CommunityHealth at The Resurrection Project will open up this March. To learn more about this partnership, visit our blogpost below. https://lnkd.in/gHV49Qz7

?? Registration is Now Open! ??? Don’t miss the 13th Annual IAFCC Annual Conference, United in Health, happening on March 24-25th, 2025. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Lindsay Zimmerman and David Smith as our esteemed keynote speakers and valued partners in health! ?? David Smith, CEO of Third Horizon Strategies and Co-Founder of the Healthcare Collaborative of Chicago ?? Lindsay Zimmerman, Ph.D., MPH, Co-Founder of Socium Health Join us for inspiring sessions, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge insights. ?? Secure your spot now at the links here: Event Landing Page: https://lnkd.in/gQh3t3sA Attendee Registration: https://lnkd.in/gVaRFvpi Sponsor Registration: https://lnkd.in/gDtE69MD #United2025 #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking Health Care Council of Chicago (HC3) Third Horizon David Smith Lindsay Zimmerman, PhD

Save the Date for the 2025 IAFCC 13th Annual Conference! Find all of the information that you need at our website: https://lnkd.in/gQh3t3sA Registration is open & we hope to see you there! There are so many ways for you to be involved! If you have any questions or want to discuss how you can be involved, reach out to [email protected]

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We are proud and excited to share this important conversation with you all. Thank you to Community Pulse, Hektoen Institute, LLC & Third Horizon Strategies for putting together such great conversations. In the below conversation you will see and hear from two of IAFCC's Board Members, Levi Moore - Coordinator of Hektoen Institute, LLC, Levi Moore and President and CEO of The Night Ministry, Carol J. Sharp, MPA. Thank you both for sharing your experience and uplifting the work and missions of Illinois Free and Charitable Clinics on your platforms. The Night Ministry is a longstanding and valued member of IAFCC and do outstanding and breakthrough work to address the unhoused in and around Chicago. Learn more about The Night Ministry's services at thenightministry.org https://lnkd.in/d46SNPXa Do you have any questions about Illinois' Free and Charitable Clinics? Comment your questions below!!