TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Local students are stepping up to bridge the health care gap.
A group of high schoolers has banded together to launch a universal healthcare clinic. It’s driven by the passion to provide care for everyone, no matter their insurance status.
“This includes 11 types of doctors, including dentists, ophthalmologists, so everyone can come in and get a screening,” said Medha Ramaswamy, co-director of UHA Toledo.
It’s part of a national organization called Universal Health Aid. These students are part of the Toledo Chapter and will hold a health clinic on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s completely free and you don’t need insurance.
“All ages, all types of people, everyone is welcome,” said Ramaswamy. “There’s no appointment needed and the health checkups are supposed to be quick and easy.”
The goal is to bring preventative care to those who need it.
“Many people, especially in underserved communities, don’t have access to doctors who can not only treat their ailments, but also, the more important thing, looking for stuff before it becomes a problem,” said Akash Joshi, co-director of UHA Toledo.
The clinic also connects the community with resources like personal hygiene products and a hot meal. It not only benefits the community, but it also brings these high schoolers closer to their peers. 22 students are involved this year, from seven local high schools.
“I’ve met a lot of new people and a lot of people have similar interests in going into healthcare in the future,” said Trisha Parinja, the co-chair of community outreach. “So, it’s a great way to connect over those interests.”
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