AAMC Caring for Community Grant Program
2007 Grant Recipients Sponsored by Pfizer Inc.
Albany Medical College: Project MedSCOPE (Medical Student Community
Outreach for Prevention and Education)
A new component of the program, "Bring it to the Courts," will provide
middle school, at-risk, inner city children with a safe place to
play on Saturday afternoons while teaching them skills to build
confidence and self-esteem.
Duke University School of Medicine: Fremont People's Clinic
This project will provide residents over the age of five with free
healthcare, educational activities, and assistance with applying
for insurance in a rural area of North Carolina.
George Washington University School of Medicine: HEAL Clinic
(Healthcare, Education, and Life)
An evening clinic will operate in Washington, DC to increase access
to primary and urgent care as well as offer preventive education
in order to expand services at Bread for the City.
Georgetown University SOM: HOYA Clinic (Health outreach for
Youth and Adults)
Comprehensive pediatric and adult care will be provided to families
at the DC Village Emergency Family Shelter. Services will include
gynecological exams, tuberculosis screenings, and additional lab
services.
Medical University of South Carolina: CARES Clinic (Community,
Aid, Relief, Education Services)
This clinic will provide free primary care to residents who have
no insurance. The clinic will primarily treat diabetes, hypertension,
and sexually transmitted diseases and provide education on disease
prevention and how to manage chronic disorders.
University of California at Los Angeles David Geffen SOM: UCLA
Mobile Clinic
Street-based health care and social support will be provided to
the homeless, transiently housed, and low-income individuals who
have no access to healthcare.
University of California, San Francisco: San Francisco Hepatitis
B Collaborative
This project's goals are to decrease Hepatitis B infections through
health education, screening, advocacy, and vaccinations in addition
to providing the community with the resources and support needed
to raise awareness and community outreach.
University of Hawaii: John A. Burns SOM: Hawaii HOME Mobile
Medical Clinic
Medical students and physicians will provide access to free medical
services for the homeless via a renovated van.
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