Diabetic Care Program Expansion in Bulloch County through Grant Writing and Service-Learning
Location
Virtual
Faculty Mentors
Dr. Yelena Tarasenko
Course Name
PUBH-9135 Pub Hlth Funding and Grants
Academic Unit
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Session Type
Graduate Poster Presentation
Presentation Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Start Date
14-4-2020 2:30 PM
Description
The Hearts and Hands Clinic is a community-based volunteer clinic providing free medical, dental, and vision services for medically uninsured adults residing in Bulloch County with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Hearts and Hands Clinic currently serves over 450 patients. As part of public health funding and grants course, doctoral students and faculty collaborated with the clinic’s executive director to develop a grant proposal. The goal was to secure funding for expansion of clinic’s existing diabetes program to meet needs of growing patient population. Upon completion of this engaging and collaborative service-learning activity, students learned about the community, socio-demographic composition of Bulloch County, the opportunities for and challenges of providing free care services, and the need for sustainable programs. Students also learned how to work in a team and use their skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes in the local community.
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Diabetic Care Program Expansion in Bulloch County through Grant Writing and Service-Learning
Virtual
The Hearts and Hands Clinic is a community-based volunteer clinic providing free medical, dental, and vision services for medically uninsured adults residing in Bulloch County with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Hearts and Hands Clinic currently serves over 450 patients. As part of public health funding and grants course, doctoral students and faculty collaborated with the clinic’s executive director to develop a grant proposal. The goal was to secure funding for expansion of clinic’s existing diabetes program to meet needs of growing patient population. Upon completion of this engaging and collaborative service-learning activity, students learned about the community, socio-demographic composition of Bulloch County, the opportunities for and challenges of providing free care services, and the need for sustainable programs. Students also learned how to work in a team and use their skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes in the local community.
