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Patients, Volunteers, Donors - They are the Clinic.
They tell our story.

Patients:
AFC Patients are all low income adult residents of Arlington with no medical insurance.

narantuyaNarantuya is a widowed single mother of a five year old daughter. She works full time as a cook.  She has severe anemia, gynecological issues and back pain.

“The Clinic takes very good care of me and is helping me to feel better. I feel safe here.”

Volunteers:
AFC has 560 volunteers of all ages and all walks of life.

amandeep

Amandeep is a senior at George Mason University and a Biology major. Her Clinic jobs are Patient intake; Referrals & Appointments, and Pharmacy receptionist.

“I have seen how the Clinic helps their patients with such kindness and respect and, in turn, the gratitude the patients express. As a volunteer, nothing is more rewarding than seeing the patients happy, appreciative, and most of all, healthy.”

Donors:

johnheinrick Ann & John
Donors every year for 15 years!
John’s Occupation: VP, Health Sciences Division, RTI International
Ann’s Occupation: Government Program Analyst
                                                
“AFC serves our community by providing high quality services with dedicated staff and volunteers. As we have watched AFC grow over the years, we know AFC manages its budget responsibly and we are confident that our donation is used to maximum benefit of its patients.”

Arlington Free Clinic -An extraordinary example of a community effort to help our neighbors in need!

“We are the Future of Arlington Free Clinic” - New Clinic Video

Please click here to see our new video.  This informative video was produced by AFC Board member and filmmaker, Diane H. Naughton.

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CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THE NEW CLINIC SPACE.

  • Architecture and Interior Design: Perkins+Will
  • Photos by: Ken Hayden
  • Construction: Bognet Construction

 

 

Mental Health Program News

The mental health program at AFC started seven years ago and we have consistently been able to add new services as needs are identified.   This fall, AFC expanded our successful group offerings.  Groups have proven to be an effective way to use our limited resources to provide much needed mental health support for greater numbers of patients.  The well attended “Wellness Hour for Women” has met for many years in the evening and has expanded to an additional morning session. These women realize the many benefits of establishing a supportive environment among peers.  A highlight of the “Wellness Hour” has been the addition of an experienced instructor who has introduced yoga to our patients and they have embraced the opportunity.     

The “Mens’ Group” continues to be extremely successful with a growing number of men attending each session.  These men look forward to attending the group, bringing family members along when appropriate, and now providing  telephone and face-to-face support for each other as they share and seek solutions to medical, financial, employment and relationship challenges.

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Serving Uninsured Americans in Tough Times

Click below to see a new video about Arlington Free Clinic.  This video was developed by a videographer from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

http://www.goiam.org/content.cfm?cID=15930

News  Channel  8 covers  AFC New Patient Lottery- The Need is Great!

On July 7, 2009, News Channel 8 visited the Clinic to cover our new patient registration lottery. Over 70 potential patients came to the Clinic to try to be one of the lucky 20 people admitted as a new patient.  The number of people participating in our new patient lottery (held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month) has increased 164% since January.

To view the full story, click here:- http://cfc.news8.net/videoondemand.cfm?id=44030

Virginia Hospital Center and Medical Practices Provide Vital Services to Clinic Patients

Arlington Free Clinic is indebted to Virginia Hospital Center for providing extensive x-ray and laboratory diagnostic services for Clinic patients. There are also numerous local medical practices that provide a wide variety of specialty medical services in their offices for hundreds of Clinic patients.

Click here for a list of these very generous medical practices.  AFC is very grateful for this life-saving support!.

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