Neighborhood Free Health Clinic

01/04/2026

🧼 School’s Back - Let’s Talk Clean Hands!

With local schools returning from winter break tomorrow, it’s a great time to give kids a quick reminder about handwashing. After traveling and spending time with friends and family, lots of kids are coming back together - and clean hands really help keep everyone healthier.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends:

• Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Washing before eating, after using the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and after playing with others
• Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water aren’t available

A quick reminder at home can help prevent the spread of colds, flu, and stomach bugs as kids head back to class. Little habits make a big difference!

https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html

12/22/2025

This week, we’re taking time to reflect on the many ways our community shows up to support care.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to Covenant Lutheran Church for their continued partnership with the Neighborhood Free Health Clinic.

Earlier this year, Covenant generously donated a large-format printer after upgrading their own. This gift has helped us better prepare and provide printed information and resources for patients as they check out - improving both efficiency and the patient experience.

Covenant’s support goes far beyond this donation. From financial support and sharing our volunteer needs, to welcoming our board meetings into their beautiful conference space, and through the leadership of Pastor Wendy as an active board member, Covenant continues to be a steady and generous community partner.

We are deeply grateful for all they do for our clinic and for our community.

12/15/2025

Now's the time to get signed up for coverage!

Covering Wisconsin is a program of UW-Extension that helps
people in Wisconsin find and use health insurance.

Talk to a Navigator to:
• Sign up or renew BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, or Healthcare.gov
• Find plans, best prices, and financial help
• Understand your health insurance questions, big or small
• Solve billing or coverage problems

coveringwisconsin.org

12/08/2025

❄️ Stay healthy and safe this winter!
Small steps like staying connected, moving your body, and keeping up with routine care can make a big difference.

For more winter wellness tips and local resources, visit Public Health Madison & Dane County:
👉 https://publichealthmdc.com/blog/2025-12-04/tis-the-season-to-be-safe-healthy

❄️ ¡Manténgase saludable y seguro este invierno!
Pequeñas acciones como mantenerse en contacto con otras personas, mantenerse activo y asistir a sus citas médicas pueden marcar una gran diferencia.

Para más consejos y recursos locales para el invierno, visite Public Health Madison & Dane County:
👉 https://publichealthmdc.com/blog/2025-12-04/tis-the-season-to-be-safe-healthy

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, YOU can help someone breathe easier, feel heard, and receive the care they’ve been putting off for far too long. 💙

At the Neighborhood Free Health Clinic, every visit represents a moment of hope - and your donation keeps that hope alive.

✨ Join us in giving the gift of health.

Donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-the-neighborhood-free-health-clinic

11/27/2025

Our hearts are full this Thanksgiving!
Thank you to the community that surrounds, supports, and strengthens our mission.
Wishing you joy, gratitude, and good health today and always! 🦃💛

11/24/2025

Providers — we’d love to have you join our volunteer team!
Whether you’re practicing, semi-retired, or fully retired, your experience can make a huge difference in the lives of our patients.
Just one shift a month helps keep free, high-quality care available in our community💚

11/21/2025

Covering Wisconsin is a resource we give to every patient that walks through our doors, even if you think you won’t qualify for a plan, have already been declined, or think you can’t afford one-it is worth the time to call and speak with an expert who can make sure you know every option available to you. Resources like our clinic have limited capacity and ever-growing demand. Don’t wait until you *need* care to deal with the stress of not having coverage for that care, open enrollment is open!

Healthy people make healthy communities! Plans and prices can change each year — make sure the plan you have is still the best fit for you.

Visit www.coveringwi.org/healthinsurancehelp or call 877-942-6837 for free help.

11/12/2025

START 2025 Holiday Gift Drive – NEW COLLECTION SITES ADDED!

Holidays are a time for joy, traditions, and family. But for some, they can also bring stress, worry, and financial strain. START is collecting new, unwrapped gifts to help bring a little extra cheer to families in need in the Stoughton Area School District—and we need your help!

Here’s how you can make a difference:
🎁 Donate a gift at one of our local collection sites
🎁 Make a financial gift online at STARTstoughton.org/donate

A special thank you to our 2025 collection sites:
Dairyland Dessert Cafe ✅ New!
Dane Dental (also donating $10 for every new patient!)
Jung Garden Center, Stoughton
Mr Splash Car Wash, Stoughton
One Community Bank, Stoughton
Stoughton City Hall ✅ New!
Stoughton Floral ✅ New!
The Otis Sampson American Legion Post 59
Primal Strength and Fitness LLC
Stoughton VFW, Post #328
Zelm Chiropractic Center, S.C., Stoughton & McFarland

Your generosity helps families stay connected to the joy of the season. Let’s make this holiday brighter—together!

11/04/2025

🥫 Stoughton Food Resources 🥫
The following flyers are in English, Spanish, and Albanian.
They include a list of local food pantries and community blessing boxes in Stoughton—open to anyone in need.

No one in our community should be without food. We’re sharing these local resources to help ensure everyone has access to support. If you don’t need these services, please consider donating to one of them—so together we can continue being neighbors helping neighbors. 💚

Our clinic can help you navigate these resources, whether that means making calls, knowing what to bring, or finding an interpreter. We live in a strong and caring community of support. 💚

City of Stoughton, Wisconsin
Stoughton United Methodist Church
Stoughton Blessing Box
Stoughton Area Community Cupboard

For those using screen readers or assistive devices, here’s the flyer description:

Flyer titled “Neighborhood Free Health Clinic – Stoughton Food Resources.”
Sections include:

City of Stoughton Food Pantry – 520 S 4th St, Stoughton; (608) 873-8103. Call for appointment.
Hours: Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–2:30 PM; Thu 4–6 PM; 1st Sat 9–11 AM.
Notes that residents of the Stoughton Area School District who meet TEFAP income guidelines (self-attestation only) may use the pantry.
Bring photo ID and proof of address for all household members the first time (and yearly).
Visit up to 2 times per month • Emergency bags 4 times per year.
Home delivery available Wednesdays for health/transportation needs; free rides available by calling to set up.

Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry – 525 Lincoln Ave, Stoughton; (608) 205-0112.
Call to schedule appointment. Hours: Mon 4–6 PM • Tue 9 AM–12 PM & 4–6 PM • Wed 9–11 AM.
Open to anyone in need.

Blessing Box – 1548 Lincoln Ave – Always open 24/7. Includes pantry staples and cold-storage fridge/freezer items. Reminder to be mindful and respectful of the kind hosts and nearby homes.

Stoughton Area Community Cupboard – 1315 W South St, Stoughton. Always open 24/7 with same reminder to be respectful of hosts and neighbors.

North Street Blessing Box – 119 North St, Stoughton. Always open 24/7. Includes pantry staples, cold-storage items, personal care products, and household supplies. Reminder to be respectful of hosts and neighbors.

Neighborhood Free Health Clinic – Section explains that the clinic does not have a food pantry but helps patients find resources beyond those listed above.
Offers help with making calls, setting times, knowing what to bring, parking questions, and interpreter needs.
Contact: Text or call (608) 400-7153 or email coordinator@neighborhoodfreehealthclinic.com

10/31/2025

What an inspiring autumn evening of fellowship and generosity! 🍂
Thanks to your support, the Harvest of Hope raised $12,000 to help us continue providing free healthcare to our neighbors in need.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors:
🏆 Platinum Sponsors: Stoughton Health, Conant Automotive, The Wahlin Foundation
🧡 Silver Sponsor: McGlynn Pharmacy
🤎 Bronze Sponsors: Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care, Summit Credit Union, The SWB Group

We’re deeply grateful to every business and community member who donated to our silent auction, shared flyers, and joined us for a night filled with warmth and purpose.

Your kindness and encouragement have re-energized our hearts and strengthened our shared mission of health, hope, and compassion for all. 🍁💛

10/24/2025

We’re all set up for the Harvest of Hope Fall Fundraiser! The silent auction is incredible this year! We’re so excited to see you all soon to share some great food and company! Halverson's Everything Nice is the place to be tonight!! Thank you so much to our event sponsors!