Jackson Free Clinic
About the Clinic
The Jackson Free Clinic (JFC) is a non-profit healthcare facility run by medical students at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and volunteer physicians from the local community. Located in the heart of Jackson, MS, JFC is dedicated to providing completely free medical, dental, and psychiatric care to the city’s most underserved citizens.
Currently situated at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Carnes Street, JFC is expanding to better serve its growing patient base. The new 2,255-square-foot clinic addition will include:
- Three new exam rooms
- A space for social health to meet with patients
- A vision care room
- A rehab space
- A flex space designed to accommodate physician-student interactions and future growth
The new building will feature a durable and economical patterned metal skin, designed to be efficient and dignified with attention to creating spaces that ease the stress of healthcare experiences. The structure will consist of an exposed steel frame with wood framing infill and roof structure. The main corridor will be illuminated by a rectangular light well with both north and south-facing windows, ensuring abundant natural light and an awareness of seasonal and daily cycles.