About Us

Providing Patient Care For Those In Need

We are a student-run organization, providing educational opportunities for professional and undergraduate volunteers. We are committed to providing quality health care to our community, free of charge. Our organization earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program.

Mission

The Columbus Free Clinic is an interprofessional, student-run free clinic that provides quality medical care and social services to underserved individuals while promoting valuable educational opportunities for volunteers.

Vision

Provide high-quality medical services and equitable care to address patients’ needs, with the ultimate goal of finding patients a medical home.

Connect individuals to patient-centered resources to address barriers to care, health literacy, and social determinants of health,

Foster an interprofessional, collaborative approach between volunteer healthcare professionals and students committed to delivering, comprehensive care in an educational environment.

Promote an inclusive, culturally humble healthcare community by cultivating a volunteer team that reflects the diversity and respects the values of our patient population.

Advocate for our community and partner with other agencies to amplify our patients’ voices.