Dr. Thomas McInerney was a physician, volunteer, and friend of the Portland Community Free Clinic. He died unexpectedly at his home on February 10, 2023. The PCFC is a small community of staff, volunteers, and friends--to say that we are all reeling from the news of "Dr. Mac's" death is an understatement. He was just... Continue Reading →
Board Member Opportunity
The Friends of the Portland Community Free Clinic are seeking new board members, particularly someone with accounting/financial experience who would serve as the new treasurer of our organization. The mission of the Portland Community Free Clinic (PCFC) is to provide accessible high quality healthcare at no cost to low-income uninsured individuals, primarily in southern Maine.... Continue Reading →
Home of the PCFC!
Nurses Station at the PCFC! In late 2021, after more than 20 years at the same location, the Portland Community Free Clinic moved! We are now located at 39 Forest Avenue in Portland. We are conveniently located on 3 bus lines, between Cumberland Avenue and Congress Street. There is parking on the side of the... Continue Reading →
Flu Season is Here!
We have flu vaccine at no charge at the PCFC for our patients! Call 874-8982 for an appointment! It's that time of year--flu season is upon us. The CDC reports that seasonal influenza activity is elevated across the country. To date (week ending November 12, 2022), 49,726 people across the country have tested positively for... Continue Reading →
PCFC Open with a Full Schedule!
Hello Everyone-- The Portland Community Free Clinic is open with our regular schedule, effective June 1st. Thank you to everyone who offered support during the difficult months of April and May. We are glad to be back on track, providing care to adults in the southern Maine community who do not have health insurance. The... Continue Reading →
Shovel Snow Safely!
Here in Maine, 2020 started with snowstorm and more is predicted! Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse, SnOMG! There is no end to the terms for "really big snowstorm," and those terms came in handy, particularly in Maine. Just check out these average annual snowfall totals, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Mt. Washington, NH – 281.2... Continue Reading →
Walk like a penguin to avoid falls this winter!
Fall are the third leading cause of unintentional deaths according to the CDC. Here in Maine, we are not strangers to cold, snow, ice, and the resulting slippery sidewalks and driveways. Keep yourself safe and minimize the risk of falls by walking like a penguin. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.... Continue Reading →