Fourth Annual Ohio Free Clinic Conference

"Healthy Free Clinics Creating Healthy Communities", the OAFC's Fourth Annual Conference, took place October 19-21, 2003. The conference was a great success, with a 46% increase in attendance over last year. Twelve physicians attended the conference, including nine family physicians. A pediatrician who was instrumental in starting a free clinic in Wooster, Dr. Viola Startzman, was awarded the Champion of Free Clinics award.

Here are some comments from the participants at the Forth Annual Ohio Free Clinics Conference:

“An introduction to the nuts and bolts of how some of the most wonderful, service-minded people in Ohio are addressing the health care needs of their neighbors.”

“SO many ideas, so much information. Can’t wait to get to work. This has been most helpful!”

“The OAFC Conference was very professionally done. Excellent workshops and networking opportunities. Kudos to OAFC and Amy.”

“The friendships formed and sealed make this so worthwhile. To also be informed and to learn new approaches to life in a free clinic and to know that I do not stand alone is worth more than gold.”

“As a newcomer to the world of Free Clinics, this conference was very valuable to me in helping plan strategies and develop tactics to better fulfill our mission.”

“I always take back new ideas and thoughts for consideration in implementing at our free clinic. Lots of good information! I look forward to the conference every year.”

“What a great way to connect with others in the movement to share a wealth of ideas and experiences which ultimately helps strengthen and drive us as an association and as individual clinics.”