×

News publications and other organizations are encouraged to reuse Direct Relief-published content for free under a Creative Commons License (Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International), given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

When republishing:

  • Include a byline with the reporter’s name and Direct Relief in the following format: "Author Name, Direct Relief." If attribution in that format is not possible, include the following language at the top of the story: "This story was originally published by Direct Relief."
  • If publishing online, please link to the original URL of the story.
  • Maintain any tagline at the bottom of the story.
  • With Direct Relief's permission, news publications can make changes such as localizing the content for a particular area, using a different headline, or shortening story text. To confirm edits are acceptable, please check with Direct Relief by clicking this link.
  • If new content is added to the original story — for example, a comment from a local official — a note with language to the effect of the following must be included: "Additional reporting by [reporter and organization]."
  • If republished stories are shared on social media, Direct Relief appreciates being tagged in the posts:
    • Twitter (@DirectRelief)
    • Facebook (@DirectRelief)
    • Instagram (@DirectRelief)

Republishing Images:

Unless stated otherwise, images shot by Direct Relief may be republished for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, given the republisher complies with the requirements identified below.

  • Maintain correct caption information.
  • Credit the photographer and Direct Relief in the caption. For example: "First and Last Name / Direct Relief."
  • Do not digitally alter images.

Direct Relief often contracts with freelance photographers who usually, but not always, allow their work to be published by Direct Relief’s media partners. Contact Direct Relief for permission to use images in which Direct Relief is not credited in the caption by clicking here.

Other Requirements:

  • Do not state or imply that donations to any third-party organization support Direct Relief's work.
  • Republishers may not sell Direct Relief's content.
  • Direct Relief's work is prohibited from populating web pages designed to improve rankings on search engines or solely to gain revenue from network-based advertisements.
  • Advance permission is required to translate Direct Relief's stories into a language different from the original language of publication. To inquire, contact us here.
  • If Direct Relief requests a change to or removal of republished Direct Relief content from a site or on-air, the republisher must comply.

For any additional questions about republishing Direct Relief content, please email the team here.

Direct Relief, BD and NAFC Announce $300,000 in Grant Support for Free and Charitable Clinics

Funding will support 12 free and charitable clinics providing patient care for diabetes and hypertension.

News

Community Health

In this file photo, a health provider and patient visit during a consultation at Church Health Center of Memphis, a free clinic that was one of 12 awardees of grant funding to support chronic disease management programs. (Courtesy photo)
By Staff

In their continued effort to help vulnerable populations access healthcare services that address chronic disease, Direct Relief, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announce the twelve free and charitable clinics that collectively received $300,000 in grants through the Continuity in Care program.

The Continuity in Care program is a multi-year initiative made possible through the generosity of Direct Relief and BD, and administered by the NAFC. It supports free and charitable clinics in expanding patient-tailored, innovative models of chronic disease care for vulnerable patients in the United States. This round of grants, which total $25,000 per grantee, fund new or existing programs that are focused on helping patients who have, or at risk for contracting, diabetes and hypertension, through patient education, prevention, medication compliance and patient engagement efforts.

“Free and charitable clinics play an instrumental role in caring for patients across the United States each and every day, and this funding aims to expand their vital work through innovative, patient-first solutions,” said Damon Taugher, Vice President of Global Programs for Direct Relief. “Direct Relief is privileged to again join with NAFC and BD to recognize these clinics and their critical role.”

“The NAFC is grateful to have partners like BD and Direct Relief who recognize the essential role free & charitable clinics play within their communities to provide accessible health care,” said Nicole Lamoureux, NAFC President and Chief Executive Officer. “This important program helps our members provide important services that diabetes and hypertension chronic diseases among patients in underserved communities.”

  • The 2021 Continuity in Care grantees are:
  • Lahai Health – Lynnwood, Wash.
  • Open Arms Clinic – Toccoa, Georgia
  • Volunteers in Medicine – Wilkes-Barre, Penn.
  • Church Health Center of Memphis, Inc. – Memphis, Tenn.
  • Outreach Free Clinic and Resource Center – Brandon, Fla.
  • Sinclair Health Clinic – Winchester, Va.
  • West Virginia Health Right, Inc. – Charleston, W.V.
  • CrossOver Healthcare Ministry – Richmond, Va.
  • Faith Family Medical Center – Nashville, Tenn.
  • Westminster Free Clinic – Thousand Oaks, Calif.
  • C-ASIST Free Health Clinic – Dearborn, Mich.
  • Rophe Free Clinic, Inc. – Indianapolis, Ind.

The next program application will be announced in the first quarter of 2022 and will be open to all active members of the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.

Filed Under: , , ,

Giving is Good Medicine

You don't have to donate. That's why it's so extraordinary if you do.