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D/B/A THE FREE CLINICS (A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION) WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN HENDERSON COUNTY AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR UNINSURED, LOW-INCOME CLIENTS. THE FREE CLINICS WORKS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, MEDICATION ACCESS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING SPECIALTY REFERRALS. THE FREE CLINICS CURRENTLY OFFERS 26 PROGRAMS IN SIX AREAS: ACUTE CARE - MEDICAL CLINIC. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE - COUNSELING, DETENTION CLINICIAN, HOPESHOT, NALAXONE, POST-OVERDOSE RESPONSE TEAM (PORT), PSYCHIATRIC CARE NAVIGATION, AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC. CHRONIC AND SPECIALTY CARE - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND EYE CLINICS AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTICS AND SPECIALTY REFERRALS). COMMUNITY HEALTH - BIKES FOR LIFE, COMMUNITY GARDEN, COVID 19 (TESTING AND VACCINATIONS), DIABETES EDUCATION, FLU SHOT CLINICS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PATIENT HEALTH ADVOCACY(COMMUNITY AND DETENTION), AND WELLNESS SCREENINGS. INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE - BRIDGES TO HEALTH, DIABETES PROGRAM, AND PHOENIX PROJECT. PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPORT - COMMUNITY PHARMACY, MEDI-FIND PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT. THE FREE CLINICS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2021- 2022 FISCAL YEAR: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 56,068 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS DURING THE YEAR FOR 2,685 UNDUPLICATED PATIENTS AND FILLED 10,034 PRESCRIPTIONS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PHARMACY, INCLUDING 2,268 THROUGH PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY 170 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 5,661 VOLUNTEER HOURS. 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TFC WORKS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, MEDICATION ACCESS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SEVICES, INCLUDING SPECIALITY REFERRALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A HENDERSON COUNTY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. D/B/A THE FREE CLINICS (A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION) WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN HENDERSON COUNTY AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR UNINSURED, LOW-INCOME CLIENTS. THE FREE CLINICS WORKS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, MEDICATION ACCESS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING SPECIALTY REFERRALS. THE FREE CLINICS CURRENTLY OFFERS 26 PROGRAMS IN SIX AREAS: ACUTE CARE - MEDICAL CLINIC. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE - COUNSELING, DETENTION CLINICIAN, HOPESHOT, NALAXONE, POST-OVERDOSE RESPONSE TEAM (PORT), PSYCHIATRIC CARE NAVIGATION, AND PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC. CHRONIC AND SPECIALTY CARE - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND EYE CLINICS AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTICS AND SPECIALTY REFERRALS). COMMUNITY HEALTH - BIKES FOR LIFE, COMMUNITY GARDEN, COVID 19 (TESTING AND VACCINATIONS), DIABETES EDUCATION, FLU SHOT CLINICS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PATIENT HEALTH ADVOCACY(COMMUNITY AND DETENTION), AND WELLNESS SCREENINGS. INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE - BRIDGES TO HEALTH, DIABETES PROGRAM, AND PHOENIX PROJECT. PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPORT - COMMUNITY PHARMACY, MEDI-FIND PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT. THE FREE CLINICS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2021- 2022 FISCAL YEAR: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 56,068 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS DURING THE YEAR FOR 2,685 UNDUPLICATED PATIENTS AND FILLED 10,034 PRESCRIPTIONS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PHARMACY, INCLUDING 2,268 THROUGH PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY 170 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 5,661 VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO MAKE 420 REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS WHO GENEROUSLY PROVIDED FREE CARE AND TO ARRANGE 27 SURGICAL PROCEDURES ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A PLACE FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE CARE AND LESSEN THE FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR LOCAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS. DURING THE YEAR THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF CARE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS WAS MORE THAN 9,500,000. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD AND IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OVER THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THE ORGANIZATION. ANY CONFLICTS NOTED ARE REPORTED, DISCUSSED, AND ANY ACTION DETERMINED NECESSARY IS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SETS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY AFTER A PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND A CHECK OF COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR BUDGETS. IN THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE BOARD APPROVES A BUDGET LINE ITEM FOR ALL OTHER AGGREGATE SALARY EXPENSES AND UTILIZES COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM SALARY INCREASES PER EMPLOYEE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. THEREAFTER, INDIVIDUAL SALARIES AND SALARY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AFTER A PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND A CHECK OF COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE KEPT ON FILE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 52 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES -52