It was so fulfilling to be home this weekend for UHA Toledo's momentous 10th Annual Free Health Fair, where high school students put on an incredible clinic that expanded our services like never before. The students organized free haircuts, voter registration, connections to legal aid, mental health support, menstrual supplies, and harm reduction equipment IN ADDITION to seven specialties of doctors for nearly 100 patients (in just four hours) this Saturday. I continue to be amazed by the tenacity, leadership, and determination of our young minds and it is my honor to support them as they become community leaders. Hard to believe that it has been 10 years since I first volunteered for Universal Health Aid to support in putting on a free health clinic for members of the Toledo community. Since then, I went on to join and lead the national team where we provide legal, financial, and leadership support to the students that run our six nationwide chapters across the Midwest. In my time with this organization, I have enabled the care of over 1000 uninsured and underinsured community members, led 200+ students through and past the COVID-19 pandemic, and provided essential resources that address social determinants to healthcare (menstrual supplies, NARCAN distribution, masks, food, and more) across 6 communities. Alls to say this organization has had an irrevocable impact on my life and deeply shaped my goals, skills, and perspectives; as I hope it will for the next generation of students going out of their way to do the good work. Feeling like a proud parent. Can't wait to see what these young minds do next ??
关于我们
Universal Health Aid (UHA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that promotes a grassroots, community-centered approach to health education and preventative medicine with the goal of mitigating the impact of social determinants of health. Since our founding in 2012, we have provided over $2.1 million in free preventive medical services to the uninsured and the under-insured. We currently operate in over 7 cities throughout the midwest. Our Vision: A community with equitable access to resources and the education to promote a healthy lifestyle. Our values include Accessibility, Community Collaboration, Education and Competency, Empowerment, & Leadership Development.
- 网站
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https://www.universalhealthaid.org
Universal Health Aid的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Ann Arbor，MI
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2012
- 领域
- Leadership Development、Non-Profit、Health、Wellness、Preventive Medicine、Health Education、Community Development、Wellbeing、Healthcare和Public Health
地点
Universal Health Aid员工
动态
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Our incredible UHA Toledo Team is preparing for the 2024 Free Health Fair at the Wayman Palmer YMCA in Toledo. If you or your child is interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected].
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