Community Connections Free Clinic

Community Connections Free Clinic is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is: To provide basic health care for those who cannot afford or access medical services in Iowa County and surrounding areas. CCFC’s guiding principle is that, together, we can eliminate the obstacles to health care in our community, one patient at a time. There is no charge to see our providers, and prescription medications are provided at little or no cost as needed. Our work is accomplished by 127 medical and lay volunteers and three full time staff people, and is supported generously by donations from local individuals, churches, businesses and organizations, as well as grants and fundraising events.

Community Connections Free Clinics offers: health assessments, primary care, limited diagnostic labs and x-rays, prescription medications, health education, referrals to community resources, and follow up care. When needed, CCFC refers patients to specialty services that go beyond primary care. These services include mental health care and counseling, orthopedic consults, physical therapy, nutrition and diabetes management and are all available regionally without cost to the patient. Other special needs (oncology, rheumatology, neurology, etc.) are referred to Specialty Care Free Clinic in Madison, WI.

CCFC does not provide emergency care such as for heart attacks or broken bones, and does not provide obstetric services (birth and reproductive health, etc.)or perform surgery.