Current News

  • Governor Blunt Declares MO Association of Free Clinics WeekThe Missouri Association of Free Health Clinics was recognized on April 9, 2007. This week was declared the Missouri Association of Free Clinics Week by Governor Matt Blunt. Click here to see the proclamation.

  • Walt Bodine Show
    Dr. Bridget McCandless was a guest on the Walt Bodine Show. The panel discussed the challenges facing uninsured diabetics in the region. Listen to the program (MP3 Format)

  • Cerner Features Clinic
    Cerner Corporation is examining ways to use computer services to impact the issues surrounding patients who lack adequate health insurance. The feature article discusses Jackson County Free Health Clinic as one approach to solve this problem. The article focuses on the medical home provided and the outcomes that generates. View the article (PDF Format)

  • Kappa Epsilon Recognized
    The work of the Kappa Epsilon service sorority was recognized for its years of service to the Clinic. Members have provided thousands of hours of time to file applications for donated medications from pharmaceutical companies. KE along with 4 other groups from UMKC were named to the first United States President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Role.

  • National Kidney Foundation Recognizes Clinic
    The Jackson County Free Health Clinic was recently given a letter of commendation for the work of early detection and prevention of kidney disease in high risk populations.

  • Regional Health Care Initiative
    Dr. McCandless is participating in a strategic planning group to address issues in the Metro facing the uninsured. This project is to work to increase access to prevention, primary care and specialty services to vulnerable populations. Learn more about the initiative

Archived News

  • Dr. Bridget McCandless named Independence Citizen of the YearMayor Ron Stewart and Truman Heartland Community Foundation named Dr. Bridget McCandless as the City of Independence Citizen of the Year for 2005. She was presented with the award at the Keys to Your Heart Gala held at the Fairmont Hotel.

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
    Don McCandless, PhD has been named to Ingram's Magazine as a Hero In Healthcare. Dr. McCandless has directed the dispensary and coordinated many aspects of the clinic since the clinic was founded in 2000. He well deserves this lifetime achievement award. View the cover

  • Heroes in Health Care -- Dr. Cameron Lindsey (PDF File)
    Courtesy of Ingram's Magazine