Free Clinics of Iowa formerly known as
Health Care Access Network (HCAN), is a
nonprofit organization consisting of twelve
free medical clinics located throughout
Iowa. The clinics primarily provide acute
care services.  Some locations provide additional services, such as obstetrics,
dental care, case management and
diabetic care.
     Free Clinics of Iowa's administrative
office assists in acquiring pharmaceuticals
for patients at no cost or at reduced
cost through community collaborations. 
Other community collaborations have
helped to provide educational experiences
for students seeking medical professions,
to develop new methods to ensure access

to needed medical care in the
community and to provide rewarding
medical and nonmedical volunteer
opportunities. Free Clinics of Iowa
provides volunteer opportunities
for over 800 doctors and support
staff in its free medical clinics. 
In 2003, these volunteers donated
over 14,000 hours in the clinics and
served in over 10,000 patient visits. 
It is estimated that the value of the
volunteers' services is $2.1 million.
     Free Clinics of Iowa is funded
through the generous support
of community organizations and
foundations, businesses and
individual donations.