Lone Star Association of Charitable Clinics

THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE (CANCELED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE IKE) HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH AT THE WOODLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
 

Mission

• To enhance the overall ability of Texas charitable clinics to provide the highest level of care to the underserved through networking, mentoring, advocacy and education.

Objectives

• To promote access to quality, basic health care services for the unserved and underserved population of the State of Texas.
• To provide networking and educational opportunities for Association members, in order that members may create a strong organizational structure and provide for efficient and effective health care services to the unserved and underserved.
• To collect and disseminate information and data for the purpose of the development of public policy and legislation which affects the population we serve.

Association History

• April 2004: Representatives from 12 clinics met in Kerrville and voted to begin meeting on a regular basis
• October 2004: Clinics met in Austin, vote to form a formal association, and name themselves Lone Star Association of Charitable Clinics (LSACC)
• March 2005: LSACC incorporated in the State of Texas
• April 2005: First conference held in Dallas, Texas in partnership with Dallas County Medical Society and Greater Fort Worth/Dallas Assn. of Charitable Clinics
• Sep 2005: 501c3 status approved by IRS
• Oct 2007 – hired full-time executive director, Dr. Nettie Miller, with grant awarded from St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities
• Mar 2008 – moved into permanent office in Austin at 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 2000.
  Mailing address is:  PO Box Box 684127, Austin, TX 78768-4127
  Phone No. (512) 485-9581 Fax No. (512) 494-0022