West Virginia Association of Free Clinics

03/27/2026

Health Access is part of a statewide network of clinics working to make sure no West Virginian has to go without healthcare.

The West Virginia Association of Free Clinics supports and strengthens free clinics across our state so we can continue serving those who need care the most.

If you'd like to support this important work, be sure to follow their page or consider making a small donation here:

03/19/2026

To all the nurses: thank you. 💙💚

Your care, dedication, and heart make access to healthcare possible every day. 🩺

03/06/2026

Help us continue to care for your friends and neighbors who are uninsured in WV and need medical or dental care by donating. Your donation will literally help save lives.

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟At West Virginia Association of Free Clinics, Inc., we know that change starts with people like you. WVAFC supports the work of the free clinics so that uninsured and underinsured West Virginians can receive compassionate medical, behavioral and dental care and t...

02/03/2026

WVAFC free clinics don’t just pass through communities — we belong to them. 💙

02/02/2026

WVAFC clinics care for nearly 60% of West Virginia’s uninsured.

The West Virginia Association of Free Clinics represents four community-based free clinics that together serve as the local healthcare safety net for more than 55,000 uninsured West Virginians—many of them working families caught in the gaps of our healthcare system.

While there are other free clinics doing important work across the state, WVAFC clinics serve as the primary safety-net providers in their regions, often offering the most consistent and comprehensive access to care available locally. These clinics don’t just reach communities—they belong to them.

When free clinics are strong, West Virginia is stronger.
Help us tell the story by sharing. 💙🏥

01/30/2026

From Clarksburg to Huntington.
From Morgantown to Beckley.

Our clinics are rooted in their communities and united by a shared commitment to care for West Virginians who are uninsured. This is the West Virginia Association of Free Clinics—working together to make healthcare access possible for all.

01/28/2026

Free clinics keep West Virginia working.

There are 114,000 uninsured West Virginians—and 71% of them work. When illness goes untreated, jobs are lost, families are destabilized, and communities feel the impact.

West Virginia’s free clinics provide primary care, dental care, pharmacy access, and more—helping working families stay healthy, stay employed, and stay out of the emergency room. This is what a strong healthcare safety net looks like- local, community-based care with real-world results.

Investing in free clinics isn’t just compassionate; it’s smart workforce and economic policy.

01/27/2026

The clinics in the WVAFC are efficient, trustworthy, community-driven solutions. The infrastructure is already there. It’s already built.

If we want healthier people and a stronger workforce, free clinics must be part of the solution.

01/22/2026

STORM PREP

BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD)

❄️1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.

❄️2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.

❄️3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.

❄️4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.

❄️5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.

❄️6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails.

❄️7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.

❄️8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer.

WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION

❄️9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.

❄️10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.

❄️11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.

❄️12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.

❄️13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.

❄️14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.

FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP

❄️15. Keep 3–5 days of NO-COOK food like peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups, cereal.

❄️16. Have manual can opener available.

❄️17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.

❄️18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”

❄️19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.

❄️20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm.

HEAT AND HOME SAFETY

❄️21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.

❄️22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.

❄️23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.

❄️24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.

❄️25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.

❄️26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.

VEHICLE AND TRAVEL

❄️27. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins.

❄️28. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first.

❄️29. Keep in the car: blanket, water, snacks, phone charger, gloves.

❄️30. Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid.

❄️31. Park away from large tree limbs when possible.

❄️32. Assume flights and travel may be disrupted.

POWER OUTAGE PLAN

❄️33. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage.

❄️34. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates.

❄️35. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers.

❄️36. Know where warming centers may be in your area.

❄️37. Have extension cords ready if using a generator outside.

❄️38. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air.

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

❄️39. Bring pets indoors with extra food and water.

❄️40. Provide outdoor animals with unfrozen water sources.

❄️41. Add straw or blankets to outdoor shelters.

❄️42. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation.

MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS

❄️43. Keep a written list of medications and dosages.

❄️44. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds.

❄️45. Have backup batteries for medical devices.

❄️46. Identify a place with power you could relocate to if needed.

PROPERTY PROTECTION

❄️47. Move vehicles away from trees or power lines.

❄️48. Secure outdoor furniture and lightweight items.

❄️49. Avoid trimming trees during the storm, do it beforehand.

❄️50. Photograph property for insurance before conditions worsen.

DURING THE STORM

❄️51. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.

❄️52. Assume downed lines are live and dangerous.

❄️53. Use only safe indoor heating methods.

❄️54. Check on neighbors, especially elderly, by phone if possible.

❄️55. Report outages to utility companies rather than 911 unless it’s an emergency.

AFTER THE STORM

❄️56. Walk carefully, ice may refreeze overnight.

❄️57. Check pipes for leaks as temperatures rise.

❄️58. Throw out refrigerated food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours.

❄️59. Avoid DIY electrical repairs around downed lines.

❄️60. Be patient, restoring power after ice can take several days.

KEY REALITY FOR ICE EVENTS

❄️A quarter inch of ice can bring scattered outages.

❄️Half an inch can cripple travel and power for days.

❄️Ice is more dangerous than snow for the Deep South.

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01/22/2026

01/22/2026

In honor & observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026 Ebenezer Medical Outreach will be closed.

11/09/2024

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