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9 people are interested
Health Care Professional? Inform and Connect.
ORGANIZATION: Garces Foundation
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9 people are interested
Seeking health care professionals (Medical Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Hygenists and others) who will help us provide preventative medical screenings, quarterly, to Philadelphia's growing uninsured immigrant community. At each event we see approximately 50 individuals to whom we provide screenings for diabetes, cholestoral, HIV as well as provide dental care. Our goal is to ultimately inform individuals about their current health status as well as to connect them with organizations that can provide long term care.
Future dates include: January 24th, April 25th, July 25th and October 3rd.
More opportunities with Garces Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Garces Foundation
Location:
1901 South 9th St. #205, Philadelphia, PA 19148, US
Mission Statement
The Garces Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization committed to providing Philadelphia’s immigrant population the healthcare, education, and support to empower them to fulfill their potential as citizens and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Description
The Garces Foundation is committed to helping South Philadelphia’s underserved immigrant community get access to healthcare and educational services. Considerable health disparities between White populations and Latino immigrants persist, especially those with limited English proficiency. Philadelphia’s Spanish-speaking immigrants face significant linguistic and cultural barriers to obtaining health insurance and accessing healthcare. Prophylactic dental care is a particular problem, one whose solution has important medical upsides because easily treatable minor conditions can, left untreated, lead to serious health problems including heart disease and stroke. By building programs that deliver health, dental, and educational services to this vulnerable population, the Foundation works to improve these lives and empower them to reach their potential.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
212 Race StreetSuite 1APhiladelphia, PA 19106
DATE POSTED
November 24, 2014
SKILLS
- Physician
- Dental
- Nursing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 7 hours
- Individuals must provide proof of licenses