Macon Volunteer Clinic earned a 2023 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. By self-attesting that the organization has certain policies and procedures in place, it is able to highlight its commitment to providing quality care to patients.

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic's mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare. The NAFC and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive access to quality healthcare. To quantify and qualify the care provided at the Free and Charitable Clinic network, the NAFC formalized a set of Quality Standards for member organizations.

“We thank our cadre of volunteer providers for supporting Macon Volunteer Clinic in this achievement,” states Executive Director Nancy White.  “We rely on the donated care of physicians, dentists, mid-level providers and many others, to provide needed healthcare to our medically underserved neighbors.  This NAFC designation speaks to the commitment of these altruistic individuals.”

NAFC Quality Standards elements include policies and procedures related to the following areas: Administrative, Clinic/Pharmacy Responsibilities, Credentialing and Privileging Systems, Patient Care, and Risk Management Systems.  For more information on the NAFC, please visitnafcclinics.org. For more information on Macon Volunteer Clinic, visit maconvolunteerclinic.org.

2023 marks Macon Volunteer Clinic’s 20^th anniversary of continuous service.  It was established in 2003 and is powered by philanthropy and voluntarism.   Its purpose is to foster a community where all working adults, regardless of insurance or ability to pay, can lead healthy and productive lives.  To be eligible for its services – at no cost – patients must reside in Macon-Bibb or Twiggs County, work, be between 18-64 years of age, have no health insurance, and earn at or lower than 200% of the Federal Poverty Limits.