Medic Council Report 10

MEDiC Student-Run

Free Clinics

ANNUAL REPORT 2010

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MEDiC exists to improve the health of the underserved and to educate University of

Wisconsin health professions students.

ENHANCING EDUCATIONSERVING OTHERS

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MEDiC Council and VisionMembers 3Mission, Goals, and Accomplishments 4Medic and the WI Idea 5

MEDiC SpotlightsInstitutional Recognition 6MEDiC in the Media 7Tammy Baldwin Visit 8MEDiC Volunteers 9Past Council 11Honored Volunteers of the Month 12Volunteer Awards 13Partnership with WMAA 14

Interdisciplinary Healthcare in ActionThe Interdisciplinary Way 15Pharmacy 16Physical Therapy 17UW-Dermatology Program 18Physician Assistant 18Nursing 19Turkey Bowl 20Running for a Cause 21Reach Out and Read 22

Financial Reports Budget and Expenses 23Estimated & Actual Value of Expenditures 24Gifts, Fundraising, and Grants 25Allocation of Budget 26

Table of ContentsMEDiC ReportCumulative Report-Overall 27Cumulative Report-Demographics 29Cumulative Report-Medications 30Cumulative Report-Referrals 31

Clinic ReportsGrace Clinic (1991) 32Salvation Army (1991) 36Southside (1992) 40Safe Haven (1996) 44Michele Tracy (1997) 48ARC House (2003) 50Salvation Army Dental Clinic (2009) 54Acknowledgements 58

2010-11 MEDiC Council Members

Ian StormontPresidentNatalie HtetVice President-FinanceAnna YanVice President-DevelopmentHolly CarettaPublic RelationsTravis LauderData ProjectKara PetrashekCommunity Relations: SS/SportsPhysMike StruppCommunity Relations: SA/MTEmily WalzCommunity Relations: Grace/COREStephanie BoomsCommunity Relations: ARC/RORKami LarsonReferralsAndrew HennReferrals

Rebecca NierengartenReferralsAllison SchausMedication SupplyLane BenesPhysician/Resident SchedulingMelissa NatzkeStudent SchedulingAlison BauerARC House Clinic CoordinatorJake Enser Grace/Porchlight Clinic CoordinatorMike RegnerGrace/Porchlight Clinic CoordinatorSuzy LinMichele Tracy Clinic CoordinatorArianna SundickMichele Tracy Clinic CoordinatorRebecca RadueSafe Haven Clinic CoordinatorAnne BeckerSalvation Army Clinic CoordinatorKristin SondermanSalvation Army Clinic CoordinatorChris StrouseDental Clinic Coordinator

Willie AlbieroDental Clinic CoordinatorMike WautersSouthside Clinic CoordinatorKathryn ZavalaSouthside Clinic CoordinatorJennifer LengerPharmacy Volunteer CoordinatorShannon KavanaughDrug Supply CoordinatorJessica JohnsonDrug Supply CoordinatorRachel LundbergPA CoordinatorJessica VanDusenPA CoordinatorKatie SimonsNursing Involvement CoordinatorTammi AlbrechtNursing Involvement CoordinatorLauren DeyoePhysical Therapy CoordinatorJen WerwieSouthside Physical TherapyHannah BiereSouthside Physical Therapy

Council Members

Andrea ReedSouthside Physical TherapyNicole AllenSA/Grace Physical TherapySara SpelbringSA/Grace Physical Therapy Megan WileyMT/ARC Physical TherapyEmily RobertsMT/ARC Physical TherapyJeff BayersStats/Supplies-Physical TherapyStephanie YoungbauerNP Coordinator

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The 2010 – 2011 MEDiC Council will strive to:- serve the underserved populations in Dane County via health education, primary and preventive care,

and specialist referrals- provide health professions students with clinical and multicultural education and experiences- solidify MEDiC’s place in the community with business partnerships, fundraising, and

interdepartmental collaborations- improve MEDiC’s infrastructure by enhancing communication and yearly transitions

Goals AccomplishedCouncil Improvements•MEDiC became an official program of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health•Created a new website•Purchased computers to better store and analyze patient data•Recruited the greatest number of applicants for the MEDiC Council in the history of MEDiC•Established an electronic database of files to allow for enhanced institutional memory •Developed a more robust leadership transition process for new leaders•Improved communication between clinics and council members•Organized teams of students, led by council members, to work on larger projects:

•Financial sustainability•Community resource guide enhancement•Increase access to low cost/free pharmaceuticals•Electronic records storage

Improvements in Patient Services•Partnered with local dentists to expand the free dental clinic•Provided a “how-to” sheet for patients to use when scheduling appointments for referrals and lab work•Obtained and distributed more Spanish language children’s books•Distributed dental care packages to patients•Created more patient education materials and expanded our Spanish resources•Provided over 130 free Flu vaccines•Better defined the medication formulary

Improvements in Volunteer Preparation and Education•Enhanced student training for working appropriately with interpreters •Established additional volunteer training, allowing second year medical students to teach basic exam skills to first year students•Strengthened partnerships with local health care leaders to raise awareness about the underserved populations seen by MEDiC•Increased education and awareness of health profession students of the problems surrounding health care for the underserved•Developed a weather emergency protocol

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THE WISCONSIN IDEAADVANCING HEALTH AND MEDICINE

As Professor Simon N. Patten says: "Without means of attainment and measures of result an ideal becomes meaningless. The real idealist is a

pragmatist and an economist. He demands measurable results and reaches them by means made available by economic efficiency. Only in

this way is social progress possible.“

More than 100 years ago the concept of “The Wisconsin Idea” came into being, a phrase coined to express our collective values and UW-Madison’s unique commitment to collaborate with the people of Wisconsin, sharing knowledge and resources in order to improve lives everywhere.

This idea has guided the university’s work, illustrating our commitment to the values of democracy, self-governance, egalitarianism, integrity, truth, and interpersonal connectedness.

MEDiC: Fulfilling the Wisconsin Idea

Physicians and medical students work respectfully together with community partners to bring the Wisconsin Idea to life, and to share

our resources, knowledge and skills with the people of Wisconsin. We believe that all Wisconsin families deserve access to high-quality,

affordable health care. MEDiC's mission is to provide free health care to those in need, and provide meaningful educational

experiences outside the classroom for health professions students.

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In the spring of 2010, after months of focused conversations between school administration and the 2009-2010 MEDiC Council, MEDiC officially became a recognized program of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. We are excited by this new relationship, and we have already begun to see the benefits. We have been able to streamline the way in which we provide volunteer appointments for area physicians, and MEDiC has been working closely with medical school administration in hope of establishing electronic medical records in MEDiC clinics. It is invigorating to see the medical school’s commitment to improving the care MEDiC provides for under-resourced individuals in the Madison area. The UWSMPH and MEDiC partnership will benefit both patients and students.

Ian Stormont, PresidentUWSMPH Class of 2013

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UW Medical Students Provide Care To Those In NeedStudents Help Treat Patients In Six Area Clinics

Wisc-TV, March 4, 2010

MADISON, Wis. -- Some University of Wisconsin Medical School students are getting an early dose of reality and at the same time, helping those in need.

Some future physicians are learning patient care through a lesson plan taking them out of the classroom into the doctor's office by providing health care to those struggling to make ends meet. No one expects to be down on your luck and out of work. And yet when people are, getting sick or needing to see the doctor can be a nightmare. If they are unable to pay, many don’t get the care they need. For nearly 20 years, UW medical students have quietly been making a difference by treating patients who would otherwise go without care at free clinics throughout Madison.

The students said that they find it a rewarding experience. "I think one of the most exciting things is being able to act as an advocate for these people who don't have any other option,” second-year medical student Joe Hippensteel said on a recent Saturday morning. Hippensteel is an advocate for people like Maria Kennedy, who lost her job and found herself in need of a referral to see a specialist. “Health for me, as my mother said, is your wealth,” said Kennedy. The students do get help from physicians. “We don't overstep our boundaries as students. We do go to the attending physician and he or she can do what we can't,” said Ebba Hjertstedt, another student at the UW's School of Medicine and Public Health. An attending physician oversees the students, talking with them after their initial visit with each patient. Then the students -- who work in pairs -- go back in with that physician who can recommend treatment and discuss care options. "This is sort of an ability to triage within the community folks that otherwise wouldn't be seen, and be triaged into the health care system,” said UW Health physician Dr. Brian Arndt.

More than 250 students participated in the clinics, which were held at six different sites, on a volunteer basis in the past year. The program that started as a student organization is now officially recognized as part of the School of Medicine and Public Health. Students enrolled in the pharmacy, physician assistant, and physical therapy programs also participate. There are specialty dermatology and physical therapy clinics as well. Patients like Kennedy said they can feel the students truly care, and aren’t just going through the motions. It's care that helps her becoming wealthy with good health. “It's not just money or having a Mercedes Benz. If you have a healthy life or healthy body -- and for them to make sure I get proper care -- it's such great service," said Kennedy.

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On Thursday September 9th, MEDiC’s free dental clinic at the Salvation Army shelter received a visit from Congressional Representative Tammy Baldwin. Baldwin represents Wisconsin’s 2nd District and has been a decades long advocate for health care reform. She serves on the Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce, and specifically on its Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

At the Dental Clinic she was given a tour of the facilities and met with staff, dentists, and MEDiC Council members. She also observed a root canal procedure and participated in several discussions. Chris Strouse, the Salvation Army Dental Clinic Co-Coordinator said, “The Salvation Army staff spoke with the congresswoman about their client population and the work they do to meet their client's needs, while the MEDiC and dental clinic personnel were able to speak to the incredible demand for dental services we see week in and week out, not just at the Salvation Army but at almost all the MEDiC clinics.”

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249 or 49%of UW Medical Students in the

classes of 2013 and 2014 volunteered at least once at a

MEDiC clinic in 2010

Total Clinics: 245

133 physicians volunteered for a total of

414 clinic sessions

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MEDiC Volunteers

My role in MEDiC didn't afford me any direct patient care, but I work with

patients through my part-time job. One weekend, after our finals had come to

an end, I had a patient come to me trying to figure out how he could get his four empty medication bottles filled. He had just moved to this area of Madison

and had no stable transportation, no stable physician due to his primary care

doctor's recent leave of absence, and very little money. All he needed was a

short-term fix, refills to get him by when he was really down on his luck. He was exactly the type of patient that MEDiC exists to serve. I'm proud to work with such a great organization that fills such an important niche in our community.

Melissa Natzke, Student SchedulingUWSMPH Class of 2013

This year, working with the MEDiC Council has allowed me to see how a

group of students can work together to manage to organize and operate seven

clinics. Prior to joining the Council, I could not have imagined all the

different roles and amount of work that go into running our clinics. I am

continually impressed by the Council, Sharon, and Dr. Schalch for their

dedication to MEDiC and to improving MEDiC’s services, despite busy

schedules. This kind of dedication represents a true commitment to

service that I hope will continue, even after we leave the MEDiC Council.

Anna Yan, Vice President-DevelopmentUWSMPH Class of 2013

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Included in our annual program improvement efforts, this year we looked more closely at our volunteer pool and discovered some interesting results:

When I entered medical school, I left my career as a social worker. I feared that, during my first two years, my biggest challenge would be my lack of patient contact. MEDiC has enabled me to maintain some of that contact. Every time I leave clinic, I think to myself, "Yes! This is why I came to medical school." MEDiC inspires me and is a great reminder of my ultimate goal: to work in community health.

Emily Walz, Community Resources: Grace/COREUWSMPH Class of 2013

The majority of our volunteers are female.

Our peak level of volunteer interest is in the fall semester.

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We thought it would be interesting to check in with past MEDiC leaders to find out what they are doing now…

For the past six months, I have been working as a Program Director for an international health non-profit in the Dominican Republic called Health Horizons. While my life here in the Caribbean doesn't often resemble my life back in Madison (my commute now consists of motos and mountains instead of bicycles and blizzards), my work here is often reminiscent of my previous work with MEDiC.

Health Horizons aims to increase access to primary care in underserved communities, and my Haitian and Dominican patients often struggle with the same issues as MEDiC patients: they may speak Haitian Creole instead of the dominant language, or they may lack the documentation that qualifies them for medical services. They may live hours away from the nearest hospital, or they may lack the financial resources to pay for such a hospital visit.

One such example is Soraida, a young woman who came to our clinic complaining of headaches and left eye proptosis. After a head CT scan, we learned that Soraida had an ethmoidal sinus tumor. By providing Soraida and her family with transportation to multiple appointments, paying for Soraida's analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications, and partnering with local specialists who generously gave us discounts on various exams and procedures, we eventually arrived at a (benign!) diagnosis for Soraida. We are now patiently awaiting her surgery to remove the mass in a nearby city. The barriers to care that patients face here are numerous and varied, but I have time and time again drawn upon my experiences with MEDiC to help me address those barriers .

From fund-raising to building up our local referral sites, from providing patient education to working with translators,

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the skills I acquired by working for MEDiC have been immensely helpful during my time here in the Dominican Republic. I can only hope that my previous experiences with MEDiC will continue to guide me through my career as a physician for underserved populations.

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Each month, the MEDiC council nominates an outstanding volunteer for special recognition. MEDiC could not succeed without the generous support of all of our volunteers.

January: Dr. Jackie Redmer, (SMPH alum and MEDiC Council President 2004-2005) for her outstanding work at the Salvation Army Clinic teaching students and providing patient care.

February: Dr. Kelly Herold (SMPH alum), for always stepping in when needed and for doing an excellent job recruiting students to volunteer at Grace Clinic.

March: Nate Brown (SMPH alum, MEDiC Council 2002-2003), who volunteered multiple times at Southside Clinic and for his terrific mentorship of the first and second year student volunteers.

April: Dr. Phil Hsu, who was a consistent presence at the Southside Clinic’s monthly Dermatology clinic, and took time to serve as an interpreter for and followed up with a patient who only spoke Mandarin.

May: Dr. Rambod Fard, who continually creates a balance between delivering care and teaching the student volunteers, all while making his patients and everyone with whom he works feel comfortable in what can be an uncomfortable setting.

June: Sara Saunders, for her extensive volunteering during the summer months by both signing up to volunteer as well as picking up many shifts.

July: Dr. Anne Eglash, who has devoted much effort as the volunteer medical director for the Southside Clinic and stepped in to cover unfilled shifts, including the Fourth of July clinic.

August: Dr. David Bernhardt and Dr. Joseph Greene, who worked diligently to organize and run the Sports Physicals Clinic so that underinsured students could participate in school athletics.

September: Dr. Mitchell Illichmann, for his continued commitment to volunteering at Safe Haven Clinic for the past two years and for his willingness to step in for other physicians when needed.

October: Raandi Schmidt NP, who volunteered multiple times at Southside Clinic to make sure graduate nursing students had the best possible MEDiC experience.

November: Katie Simons, Stephanie Youngbauer, and Tammi Albrecht, nursing students, for organizing and supervising twelve flu shot clinics, patient education seminars, and expanding the MEDiC program within the School of Nursing.

December: Dr. Cathy Lee-Miller, for displaying extraordinary enthusiasm and energy every time she volunteers at Salvation Army Clinic.

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In April two MEDiC volunteers, attending physician Dr. Calvin Bruce and student volunteer Rebecca McSorley, were both nominees for the United Way of Dane County Community Volunteer Award.

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Dr. Bruce was a winner of one of the individual Community Volunteer Awards

for his dedication to volunteering at MEDiC’s clinics and his efforts at increasing physician volunteerism.

Rebecca McSorley was recognized as the first ever student recipient of the Public Health-Madison/Dane County Community Advocacy Award. Rebecca was nominated by employees of the Salvation Army Shelter were she worked as MEDiC’s Clinic Co-Coordinator for the 2009-2010 Council.

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The WMAA is very proud of our medical students who are so passionate about

providing care to the underserved. We are

pleased to support MEDIC and look forward to future

collaborative efforts.

Karen Peterson, Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association

Director

In 2010 the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) generously donated funds and support to MEDiC's mission. The

partnership with the WMAA will help recruit physician volunteers and finances that will aid in MEDiC's continued service to the

community. MEDiC is very excited to work with the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association to improve the health of underserved

individuals in the Madison area.


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The spirit of the recently integrated “School of Medicine and Public Health” is reflected in MEDiC’s interdisciplinary student cooperation. Students from the Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, and MD programs are

represented on the Council and volunteer in the clinics. Nurse Practitioner students also gave their time this year, particularly helping with the delivery of flu vaccines alongside Nursing students. During MEDiC’s clinics, students form

interdisciplinary teams, encouraging the exchange of information and the appreciation of students’ varied skill sets. MEDiC provides one of the only

cross-discipline learning opportunities for students early in their education, a practice that we hope they will continue throughout their careers.

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UW School of Pharmacy• At clinics, pharmacy students are able to work alongside students from other disciplines as equals to achieve a common goal, providing patient care to those who otherwise might go without.

•Using their pharmaceutical expertise, pharmacy students are often called on to provide patient education as well as to suggest cost-effective therapeutic options.

"I first volunteered with MEDiC to fulfill volunteer hour requirements for my program, but after the first clinic I realized how special the

MEDiC clinics are and I was hooked. I loved working with patients who really needed our services, and also getting to know students in the

other programs and learning about their experiences and curriculums. I enjoyed my volunteer experiences so much that I applied to be the

Pharmacy Volunteer Coordinator and was so happy when I was appointed. I've really learned a lot in the past year, and hope I can

continue to be the Pharmacy Coordinator for the coming year."

Jennifer Lenger, Pharmacy Volunteer CoordinatorUW School of Pharmacy 2013

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I remember how nervous I felt prior to my first MEDiC shift. I kept cycling through my head all of the information we had covered in PT school up to that point, and I kept coming to the conclusion that there wasn’t much I could offer to help anyone. What did they expect me to do there? Was I going to be left alone with someone with a severe undiagnosed medical condition?

Aside from our curricular clinical rotations, MEDiC provides a rare opportunity to interact with patients who truly need our help. It gives us an opportunity to say ‘I recognize this situation and know what to do here’, and to put our clinical skills to the test. Particularly at a time when so many people are uninsured or underinsured, it can be gratifying to know that we have the chance to help those in need, even if it’s only a small fraction of the uninsured. Maybe the help that MEDiC provides is just a drop in the bucket of healthcare, but it bothers me to wonder what the patients we see would do if they couldn’t turn to MEDiC for help.

Jeff Bayers, Stats/Supplies-Physical TherapyPT Doctoral Student 2012

Lisa Steinkamp, PT, MS, MBA, PT Program Director, established MEDiC’s Physical Therapy clinics and created the relationship between MEDiC and PT

students. PT clinics operate monthly at Southside and at the Salvation Army, and PT students

volunteer at all MEDiC Clinics.

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UW Dermatology Training

ProgramThe dermatology services offered by the MEDiC Clinics began as a

vision of Dr. William Aughenbaugh, a UW-SMPH alum and former MEDiC volunteer. As a faculty member in the UW Dermatology program, he worked to create an opportunity to provide dermatology services to MEDiC free clinic patients, as well as to provide dermatology residents an opportunity to teach medical students and to serve a diverse population.

Dermatologists and dermatology residents are scheduled at the Southside Clinic on the first Saturday of every month to see drop-in patients and patients who have been referred from the other MEDiC Clinics. This clinic allows more patients with both minor and potentially life-threatening dermatological problems to receive appropriate specialty care, and it also provides an educational experience for medical students and residents. The dermatologists have provided in-depth follow-up care to some patients with complicated, sometimes debilitating dermatological problems.

William Aughenbaugh, M.D.

UW Physicians Assistant

ProgramPhysician Assistant students bring a unique set of skills to the MEDiC Clinics

when they volunteer, including significant clinical experience. This year, on the initiative of the PA students themselves, MEDiC began developing new and

innovative ways for these students to get involved in a wide variety of MEDiC initiatives. PA students also helped find sponsors for MEDiC’s 2nd Annual

Turkey Bowl Fundraiser and participated in the event this past fall.

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UW School of Nursing•Paired with medical, pharmacy, and physical therapy students, nursing, and physician assistant students see patients for initial consults and work in a multidisciplinary team of residents, physicians, and other students to determine the health issues, plan of care, and resources available for patients.

• With their strengths in patient education and advocacy, nursing students have added another beneficial dimension to the MEDiC team.

We were fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer at several of the MEDiC clinics during our first year in the School of Nursing. Our positive experiences caring for patients and working with physicians and other health professions students lead us to seek a larger role with MEDiC. As students at the University of Wisconsin, we have been provided with many opportunities to expand our learning.

By volunteering with MEDiC, we have been able to give back to the community that has taught us so much. Volunteering with MEDiC has been an enjoyable and insightful experience. The gratitude expressed by the individuals we serve makes volunteering with MEDiC very rewarding. We have learned very many valuable lessons from patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, and fellow health professions students while volunteering in clinics and hosting health education discussions.

It has been a great honor to serve on the MEDiC council. The council is made up of dedicated individuals who are committed to carrying out the mission of MEDiC: providing care to underserved individuals and enhancing the education of health professions students.

Tammi Albrecht & Katie Simons, Undergraduate Nursing Involvement Coordinators

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On November 22, 2010, MEDiC hosted their second annual MEDiC Turkey Bowl fundraiser

Due to heavy rain the night before, the Turkey Bowl was held inside the HSLC this year.

Students came together to eat, play games, and take a break from studying, while raising funds for MEDiC.

Total Funds Raised: $2287.10

After putting in many hours of teamwork to prepare for the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl, we were ready for a great event on November 22nd, 2010. We were hoping for a warm day without snow, but we were also prepared to bundle up for a fun afternoon of flag football, egg-on-a-spoon race, wheelbarrow race, and the 3-legged race.

It turned out to be unseasonably warm that day, which was perfect, except there was also lots of rain early in the morning leaving the fields in unplayable conditions. Instead of completely canceling the event, we ended up having all of the participants gather in the atrium of the HSLC to enjoy burritos, bagels, various homemade goodies, and a few hours away from the books. Despite having to cancel the outdoor events, the Turkey Bowl was still a success and we raised over $2000. We are very thankful for all of the donations and the students who signed up for the event.

Stephanie Booms, Community Resources (ARC/ROR)UWSMPH Class of 2013

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Total Funds Raised: $1000

Bucky's Race for Rehab

This annual 5K run/walk is sponsored by Phi Theta, the UW Madison Doctor of Physical Therapy student organization. All proceeds from the event go to support MEDiC. In 2009, Bucky's Race was proud to give MEDiC $2,000, and in 2010 they were able to provide an additional $1,000.

Movin’ for MEDiC

On October 10th the pharmacy student organization, Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students, put on their first annual Movin’ for MEDiC, a 5k run/walk to raise money for both WSPS and MEDiC. 51 runners and walkers registered and helped get the new event off to a strong start.

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Reach Out and ReadReach Out and Read (ROR) is a

national non-profit organization that aims to teach parents about the importance of reading to their children and to introduce children to the joy of reading. At two of the MEDiC clinics, Salvation Army and Southside, student volunteers read to children before clinic and give a brand new book to every child seen in clinic.

The volunteers encourage parents to spend time reading with their child and even give parents a “Prescription for Reading”, which advises them to read to their child every day. Through the dedication of these volunteers, MEDiC’s ROR program has given more than 300 books to children in the Madison community in the past year. This year our organization received sustainability packs of books from ROR National Center and an anonymous donation of $100 to purchase books. We currently have over 700 books, but are still in need of more Spanish and bilingual books, as well as books for the older children that we see at clinic. MEDiC’s ROR volunteers and our donors deserve many thanks for their commitment to improving child literacy in our community.

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Projected Budget for 2010: $10, 455Prescription medications

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2010 MEDiC Total Expenditure: $15,048.89

Computer

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Medical Supplies (flu shots, remodeling clinics, BP cuffs, long-term supplies)

Celebration (VOM & UWSMPH & Dane County Award)

Food-other (noon talks, orientation, interview)

Michele Tracy Food

Transportation (bus passes, taxi)

Internet at Southside

Postage for newsletter

Charity (donation to BSP clinic)

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to a one time expense of purchasing 10

computers. Dr. John Harting and the

Department of Anatomy generously donated all of

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Estimated and Actual

Value of ExpendituresValue of Expended

Value of Medications Provided: $ 75,225.04

Value of Patient Visits: $ 179,250.00

Total Value of Services Provided: $ 254,475.04

Actual Cost per Patient: $4.43

Value of ServicesProvided

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Student Fundraising Efforts•T-shirts: $988.59•Donations (small grants): $6421.47•PT Run: $1115.29•Turkey Bowl: $737.10•Dane County Medical Society Grants: $2000•Pharmacy Run “Movin’ For MEDiC”: $289

TOTAL: $11, 551.45

If medical school was a process of eating sushi, MEDiC brings ginger and wasabi to the table. Medical school has so far taught us scientific aspects of medicine, but MEDiC has trained us to take that science further. We have learned to be good team players and leaders. Working together with the council on Turkey Bowl, MEDiC run, and a number of other projects, I have absolutely enjoyed every single minute of my MEDiC experience. I am very grateful that MEDiC added flavor and zest to my medical school experience.

Natalie Htet, Vice President-FinanceUWSMPH Class of 2013

Gifts•Anatomy Department Gift for Computers: $3,099.60•Gifts to MEDiC via the UW Foundation: $21,898.85

TOTAL: $24, 998.45

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Budget Allocation

Total Expenditures: $15,048.89

Operational expenses

include charity, internet, office supplies, and

postage.

Direct service expenses include medical supplies,

patient transportation,

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medical services, and food for

Michele Tracy Clinic.

Student Fundraising Efforts Cover all Operational Expenses

•Operational Expenses: $8, 140.47

•Student Fundraising(fundraising and grants): $11, 551.45

100% of MEDiC’s operational costs were covered by student fundraising.

100% of patient care costs were covered through donations!

Operational Service

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Direct Service46%

Allocation of Expenditures

This year’s operational costs were atypical due to a one time expense of purchasing

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Total Patients: 1837

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5%

10%

Clinic VisitsSouthside (includes Dermatology & PT)

Grace

Salvation Army

ARC House

Safehaven

Michele Tracy

Dental Clinic

DemographicsM

EDiC

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ort

28

0

100

200

300

400

500

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80

Ages

Patient Ages

35%

28%

32%

2% 1%2%

Patient Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

Asian

Native American

Other

71%

26%

3%

Language Spoken

English

Spanish

Chinese

Other

Hmong

Yes22%

No78%

Health Insurance

Male49%Female

51%

Gender

DemographicsM

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Anticipating the academic demands that medical school would bring, the MEDiC program was the deciding factor in my decision to attend UWSMPH. As a student organization MEDiC is coordinated entirely by students. The future of the MEDiC program lies entirely on our shoulders. It is our responsibility to make MEDiC our priority. Through the haze of 10 hour library marathons and bottomless cups of coffee, it only takes one phone call - one point of contact with a real person, a real patient, our patient - to snap it all back into focus.

Kami Larson, Referrals CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

69%

31%

Employment Status 2008

28%

72%


24%

76%


Employed

Unemployed

While even before the economic crisis many MEDiC patients were underemployed and uninsured, the percentage of patients that

are unemployed increased dramatically between 2008 and 2009 and continued to

rise in 2010.

MedicationsM

EDiC

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ort

30

In my past three years on the MEDiC council, I have had the opportunity to work with such a diverse group of students, faculty, and patients, many of whom have assisted me in my development as a future pharmacist. MEDiC is an organization that acknowledges all health professional students as equally important members of the health care team. During my time on the council, I have witnessed the awesome patient outcomes that can be achieved when a group of students from all disciplines come together to serve their community. I will always feel privileged to have been a part of such a special organization.

Shannon Kavanaugh, Drug and Supplies CoordinatorUW School of Pharmacy 2012

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

ibuprofen

albuterol

acetaminophen

hydrochlorothiazide

lisinopril

trazadone

ranitidine

amoxicillin

naproxen

citalopram

Most Commonly Prescribed Medications

43%

25%

7%

25%

Medication Source

Drug Donations

Bulk Drugs

Rx paid by MEDiC

Patient able to pay for Rx

Funding free medications is critical to caring for patients living in poverty.

Medications, however, also constitute our major financial expense. MEDiC

strives to insure our fiscal sustainability through careful efforts to control

medication expenses. Through partnerships with area pharmacies, we are able to purchase many medications

in bulk, and are able to cover other prescription costs at reduced rates. Finally, we use discount formulary programs offered by some large

national retailers.

Referrals M

EDiC

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ort

31

As a MEDiC Council Member, I have to come to truly appreciate the need for the services MEDiC provides. I have had the great satisfaction of not only helping those in our

community, but also seeing the positive impact our team has made. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our medical school experience and allows us to not

only use our newfound skills, but reminds us of the human element that makes medicine such a wonderful field. I am confident that these experiences in MEDiC will help us

become better physicians down the road.

Andrew Henn, Referrals CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Labwork (St. Mary's)

Benevolent Specialist Program Clinic

Dental (Dr. Kutz)

UW Specialty Clinics

Access Community Health Center

PT (Southside)

Northeast Clinic

Wingra Clinic

Dermatology (Southside)

PT (Salvation Army)

X-ray (St. Mary's)

Planned Parenthood

ER

Safehaven Psychiatric Clinic

UW Counseling Psychology Services

Blue Bus STI Clinic

Patient Referrals

Medical Director: Dr. Doug Kutz

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Total Patients: 318

80% of patients served at Grace Clinic in 2010 were

uninsured.

The top diagnosis at Grace in 2010 was

hypertension.

Many people assume those experiencing homelessness are

unemployed. A number of the homeless patients (13%) work full or part

time.

Grace was the first MEDiC Clinic to be

founded, in February, 1991, under the guidance

of Dr. Ted Goodfriend.

Grace operates out of three classrooms in the Porchlight, Inc.’s Men’s

Drop-In Shelter.

Grace Clinic

MEDiC has been an indispensable part of my medical education. The experiences I’ve had with MEDiC have certainly sharpened many skill sets, but more importantly, they have affected how I view our society and a person’s role in it.

We still live in a time where humans – people with names, histories, childhoods, families, and even favorite foods – are roaming the streets without a home. They have few resources available, and when poor health strikes they are seemingly at a loss. Society at large is often unwilling to help provide simple medical assistance, but thinks that the $1,010,000,000 spent on an extra B2 stealth bomber is acceptable. It is still shocking to me to think about the abject situations that humans must still endure today in this country, in our hometown.

Thankfully, this is where MEDiC comes in: by effecting vast, impactful changes on underprivileged peoples’ lives using a small budget and with a group of students from multiple health disciplines. It is a very moral institution, helping those in need both medically and otherwise. The populations we interact with know this, and invariably they have shown intense gratitude towards MEDiC personnel and operations. This gratitude has been a source of inspiration to me to continue studying and working during times when I think I’ve had enough. I can say with full honesty that I never leave a MEDiC clinic without feelings of accomplishment, social solidarity, and renewed enthusiasm to help others. I’m very proud to tell people I’m involved in MEDiC, and for good reason. It has been a memorable, irreplaceable experience.

Michael Regner, Grace Clinic Co-CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

DemographicsC

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40

60

80

100

120

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 >70

Ages

Patient Ages

45%

5%

45%

4%

1%

Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

Asian

Native American

Other

Employed13%

Unemployed87%

Employment

Insured20%

Uninsured80%

Health InsuranceMany homeless individuals

with insurance are not table to access services due

to co-pay requirements.

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0 10 20 30 40

hypertension

asthma

Upper Respiratory Infection

back pain

GERD

diabetes mellitus

allergic rhinnitis

allergies

osteoarthritis

Number of visits


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

prescription refill

cough

skin rash

back pain

hypertension

blood pressure check

asthma

knee pain

foot pain

abdominal pain

Number of visits


Data ReportC

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0 10 20 30 40 50

ibuprofen

albuterol

acetaminophen

naproxen

hydrochlorothiazide

lisinopril

cetirizine

hydrocortisone

clotrimazole

diphenhyrdamine


60%

27%

10%

3%

Medication Source

Drug Donations

Bulk Drugs

Rx paid by MEDiC


0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18



Dental (Dr. Kutz)

ER

Northeast Clinic


Blue Bus STI Clinic


X-ray (St. Mary's)

Dermtatology (SS)

PT (Salvation Army)

PT (Grace)

PT (Southside)

Dane County Mental Health

Referrals

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Total Patients: 321

55% of the patients seen at Salvation Army in 2010 were African American.

87% of patients served at Salvation Army in 2010

were uninsured.

Many homeless patients find it difficult to access

care even if they are insured. Co-pays and

transportation can present barriers.

The Salvation Army Clinic opened in 1991 under

the guidance of Dr. Murray Katcher, and

provides a wide variety of services to homeless women and children.

Salvation

Army Clinic

Serving as co-coordinators for the Salvation Army clinic has given us an opportunity to engage in our community, grow towards our future role as providers, and learn about local resources and challenges facing patients of the underserved population. We are so grateful for the weekly reminder at clinic about the real reason we are pursuing this profession; to care for those in need, recognizing the importance of treating the whole person. From this experience we will be able to share with our future patients and colleagues our knowledge of resources available in the community and strategies unique to caring for patients with limited health care options. Thank you MEDiC for this incredible opportunity and we look forward to participating in the future and the continued success of the organization.

Anne Becker & Kristin Sonderman Salvation Army Coordinators

UWSMPH Class of 2013

Medical Director: Dr. Murray Katcher

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40

60

80

100

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80

Ages

Patient Ages

39%

2%

55%

2% 2%

Patient Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

Asian

Native American

Other

Insured53%

Uninsured47%

Health Insurance

Employed13%

Unemployed87%

Employment

Male15%

Female85%

Gender

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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

back pain

cough

medication refill

rash

asthma

knee pain

headache

sore throat

pregnancy

ankle pain

Number of visits


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

asthma

depression

back pain

hypertension

upper respiratory infection

anxiety

referral necessary

diabetes

scabies

eczema

Number of visits


Data ReportC

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0 10 20 30 40

ibuprofen

albuterol

acetaminophen

naproxen

amoxicillin

metformin

advair

lisinopril

permethrin


45%

26%

12%

17%

Medication Source

Drug Donations

Bulk Drugs

Rx paid by MEDiC


0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

PT (Salvation Army)


Northeast Clinic



Planned Parenthood

Dental (Dr. Kutz)

Wingra Clinic


PT (Southside)

UW Counseling and Psychology

ER

Lab work (St. Mary's)

UW Eye Clinic

X-Ray (St. Mary's)

Referrals

Clin

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Total Patients: 795

65% of Southside Clinic’s patients in 2010 were

Latino/a.

The top diagnosis at Southside in 2010 was

hypertension.

64% of patients served at Southside speak Spanish

as their primary language.

Southside

ClinicMedical Director: Dr. Anne Eglash

The South Side MEDiC Clinic was established in November of 1992 under the guidance of

Dr. Cindy Haq.

The South Side Dermatology clinic was

started in 2004 by William Aughenbaugh,

MD, as a specialty clinic associated with the Southside MEDiC

clinic.

The South Side clinic provides healthcare services to uninsured residents of the low–income, racially and

culturally diverse neighborhood of South Madison. This clinic also houses two specialty clinics: Physical Therapy and Dermatology. The dermatology clinic treats patients

with a variety of conditions, from acne to erythemanodosum, an inflammatory disorder characterized by red

nodules under the skin on the legs and shins.

As a co-coordinator at MEDiC’s Southside Clinic, I am able to play an active role in the delivery of health care to people who would otherwise not be able to access care. Standing in the middle of a busy clinic, I can simultaneously hear several conversations; including what questions to ask the patient, differential diagnoses, teaching points, and treatment plans. There is an electric excitement in the room, as students see conditions they have only just learned, and apply knowledge from a recent lecture. Upper level students become teachers and realize how far they have come in their training. Faculty teach with an inspiring level of enthusiasm. In the midst of all the learning, demonstration, and teaching, people receive care and referrals which alleviate a little bit of stress in their lives. As I look around, the simple concept of delivering health care to those in need does not seem to cover what actually takes place.

It has been such a privilege to serve the students, faculty, and community who comprise the MEDiC program. Simply put, MEDiC makes a difference. For students, for faculty, for community.

Kathryn ZavalaSouthside Clinic Co-Coordinator


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19%

65%

8%

3%

5%

Patient Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

Asian

Native American

Other

Hmong

0

50

100

150

200

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 >70

Ages

Patient Ages

Yes36%

No64%

Employment

Male50%Female

50%

Gender

Yes1%

No99%

Health Insurance

English29%

Spanish64%

Southside Chinese

1%

Other6%

Language Spoken

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

hypertension

GERD

depression

Urinary Tract Infection

diabetes

cyst (any)

migraine

tooth decay

asthma

back pain

Number of visits


0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Physical Therapy

prescription refill

abdominal pain

headache

back pain

hypertension

cough

sore throat

skin irritation

toothache

Number of visits


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32%

14%

2%

52%

Medication Source

Drug Donations

Bulk Drugs

Rx paid by MEDiC


0 10 20 30 40

ibuprofen

ranitidine

lisinopril

HCTZ

loratidine

amoxicillin

cephalexin

clotrimazole

naproxen

penicillin


0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90




PT (Southside)

Dental (Dr. Kutz)


Wingra Clinic

X-ray (St. Mary's)

Northeast Clinic


Planned Parenthood

ER

UW Eye Clinic

Well Women

Dane County Mental Health

Referrals

Clin

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Total Patients: 80

95% of patients served at Safe Haven in 2010 were

uninsured.

The top diagnoses in 2010 were depression

and insomnia.

Safe Haven is a 14 bed home serving homeless men and women who

have severe and persistent mental illness.

Safe Haven

ClinicMedical Director: Ron Diamond

Safe Haven expanded its volunteer base this year with the addition of psychiatry residents

who have expressed interest in observing

how the clinic operates.

It’s been an honor serving on the MEDiC Council as the Safe Haven clinic coordinator this year, and I’ve so enjoyed working with the caring and dedicated group of students from a range of health professions that make up this council. I’ve also been privileged to work with some phenomenal staff at Safe Haven and Porchlight, and thanks to their help we’ve been able to achieve much this year, including a referral process by which other MEDiC clinics are now able to directly refer patients to Safe Haven for psychiatric care. Clinic nights at Safe Haven have been a refreshing reminder of why I came to medical school and I will never forget my MEDiC experiences, nor the patients, physicians, students, and fellow council members who made them possible. My work through MEDiC has meant more to me than I can express, and I sincerely hope that next year’s council will enjoy as great an experience.

Rebecca Radue, Safe Haven Clinic CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

The Safe Haven Psychiatry Clinic was started in August, 1996, by UW medical students under the guidance of Dr. Ron Diamond.

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Male64%

Female36%

Gender

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80

Ages

Patient Ages

54%

4%

42%

Patient Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

Yes19%

No81%

Employment

Yes5%

No95%

Health Insurance

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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

depression

insomnia

mood disorder - NOS

anxiety

PTSD

schizoaffective disorder

schizophrenia

Number of visits


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

depression

insomnia

drug refill

anxiety

paranoia

mood disorder

tingling/numbness

suicidal ideation

Number of visits


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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

trazadone

abilify

citalopram

seroquel

lexapro

paliperidone

gabapentin

olanzapine


56%31%

13%

Medication Source

Drug Donations

Bulk Drugs


0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

Physical Therapy


Northeast Clinic


Referrals

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Total Patients: 86

83% of patients served at Michele Tracy in 2010

were uninsured.

64% of patients at Michele Tracy were

unemployed.

81% of patients in 2010 were Caucasian.

Michele Tracy

ClinicMedical Director: Greg Sheehy

The Michele Tracy Clinic, first coordinated in 1997, was adopted as a MEDiC clinic in

1999 under the guidance of Dr. Greg

Sheehy.

The Porchlight, Inc. facility is home to over 100 residents who have

been affected by alcohol use, drug abuse

or mental illness.

As a volunteer and clinic coordinator, I've started to see how meaningful it is to patients when someone really listens to them. Between lectures and reading and studying, it's easy to forget that doctors are supposed to help the person and not just treat an illness. Sometimes I feel frustrated that I can't do more for the patients because of my limited medical knowledge. However, one of the most important lessons I've learned since volunteering with MEDiC is helping someone doesn't always require complex procedures. I might not "fix" the medical problem, but the patients really appreciate the interaction with students and the opportunity to talk with someone who really listens. MEDiC has taught me that compassion and empathy can go a long way when helping patients.

Suzy Lin, Michele Tracy Clinic Co-CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

MEDiC has been a great experience because it has allowed me the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients. As a coordinator for the Michele Tracy clinic I enjoy working with the same patients each month, cooking for those in a transitional housing shelter, and applying what we learn in the classroom to patients. My time in the Porchlight community has enriched my education and based on positive feedback, I believe we are helping to improve the lives of our patients.

Arianna Sundick, Michele Tracy Clinic Co-CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

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0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80

Ages

Patient Ages

Yes36%

No64%

Employment

Caucasian81%

African American

18%

Other1% Patient Ethnicity

Male64%

Female36%

Gender

Yes83%

No17%

Health Insurance

Michele Tracy residents are typically eligible for medical assistance. Michele Tracy is a health education clinic and

doesn’t offer medical care.

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Total Patients: 60

100% of patients served at ARC House in 2010 were uninsured and

unemployed.

The top two diagnoses in 2010 were depression

and asthma.

ARC House

ClinicMedical Director: Dr. Alida Evans

This MEDiC Clinic, established in 2003

under the guidance of Dr. Alida Evans provides

health care for residents of ARC House.

These residents of ARC House are women

transitioning out of incarceration and/or

recovering from addictions.

Volunteering as the clinic coordinator at ARC house, I have had the great privilege to work with Dr. Alida Evans and a team of interdisciplinary student volunteers to provide care for women suffering from chronic health problems. Each month, I am amazed what I learn from the other medical, pharmacy, and physical therapy students, and from the residents as we educate the women about various health issues and work with them to develop healthcare plans for chronic pain and other disease processes, overcome financial barriers to healthcare access, find affordable options for medications, and obtain follow up care in the community after they leave the house.

I have been humbled by speaking with the residents about overcoming incredible barriers to accessing healthcare without insurance and discussing the great stigmas associated with prior imprisonment and the struggles of alcoholism and drug abuse. Serving as a clinic coordinator has been an invaluable experience, and it has been far and away my greatest experience in medical school.

Alison Bauer, ARC House Clinic CoordinatorUWSMPH Class of 2013

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0

5

10

15

20

25

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80

Ages

Patient Ages

78%

2%

20%

Patient Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

No100%

Employment

No100%

Health Insurance

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0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

depressionasthma

bipolar disorderhypertension

migraine headacheGERD

schizophreniaHepatitis C

seizuresosteoporosis

Number of visits


0 5 10 15 20 25 30

medication refill

depression

headache

asthma

hypertension

anxiety

GERD

allergies

Number of visits


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53

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

sertraline

albuterol

metoprolol

amitriptyline

benadryl

hydrochlorothiazide

ibuprofen

propanolol

trazadone

citalopram


0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Benevolent Specialist Program clinic

Wingra Clinic

Well Women


Planned Parenthood

Dental


PT (Salvation Army)


Referrals

43%

25%

7%

25%

Medication Source

Drug Donations

Bulk Drugs

Rx paid by MEDiC


The clinic is set up to do simple fillings, extractions, root canals, stainless steel crowns for kids, fluoride varnish applications, and

pulpotomies (baby tooth root canals). Students volunteering at the SA dental clinic have expanded their role from in-take and patient history to assisting in activities such as suctioning and assisting in

dental procedures.

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Total Patients: 177

63% of patients seen at SA Dental Clinic in 2010 were African American.

76% of patients seen at the clinic in 2010 were

female.

61% of patients were uninsured.

The Salvation Army Dental Clinic opened in 2009, by Lisa Bell, RD,

MPH, and area dentists Dr. Matt Kutz and Laura

Tills.

Salvation Army

Dental Clinic

Establishing the SA dental clinic was made

possible by both a grant for set-up costs

and equipment as well as collaboration with

the Salvation Army, the MEDiC Salvation Army

Clinic, the Madison Dental Initiative, and the Morgridge Center

for Public Service.

For the last year, I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the MEDiC council and serving as a clinic coordinator at the Salvation Army dental clinic. It has been a very unique experience getting to work and develop relationships with all of the people who help the clinic to thrive; the extremely generous group of volunteer dentists, the Salvation Army workers, and all of the assistants and student volunteers who’ve donated their time and energy. This collective effort is essential to the clinic’s success. As a coordinator I’ve had the opportunity to see that collective effort from the inside out and it is truly inspiring. The hard work of everyone is paying off and so many patients are receiving quality dental care who otherwise wouldn’t. I feel honored to be a part of it all.

Willie AlbieroSA Dental Clinic Co-Coordinator


Medical Directors: Matt Kutz, DDS, Laura Tills, DDSEducational Director: Dr. Benjamin Farrow

The Dental Clinic would like to make a special

thank you to Delta Dental, the Morgridge

Center for Public Service, and Heartland Credit

Union for their financial support this year.

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More than 160 fluoride varnish applications were done in 2010

at the SA Dental Clinic.

28%

9%63%

Patient Ethnicity

Caucasian

Latino/a

African American

Yes39%

No61%

Health Insurance

Male24%

Female76%

Gender

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 >70

Patient Ages

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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

tooth extraction

filling

cleaning

Fluoride treatment

nerve room

cavity

tooth decay

referral necessary

lost filling/cap


0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

tooth pain

check up

cleaning

cavity

chipped tooth

gum pain

tooth sensitivity

Most Common Complaints

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0 5 10 15 20 25

ibuprofen

amoxicillin


Coming from a background of working with low-income youth before entering medical school, MEDiC’s mission of providing healthcare to the underprivileged people in the Madison area is a mission that resonated with me. I believe health care is the lynchpin of one’s quality of life. An individual’s health has a direct impact on other areas of life such as educational outcomes and the ability to provide for one’s family. MEDiC provides the necessary service of health care for thousands of people each year, and working to increase MEDiC’s impact on patients by continually improving its effectiveness and efficiency is what has motivated me through my first two years of medical school. I intend on being involved in improving the healthcare of the underserved throughout my entire medical career.


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UW FoundationUW School of Pharmacy

UW School of NursingUW Health

UW—SMPH Faculty, Staff, and StudentsUW—SMPH Academic Affairs

UW—SMPH Department of Family Medicine UW—SMPH Physician Assistant ProgramUW—SMPH Physical Therapy Program

UW—SMPH Dermatology ProgramAccess Community Health Center

ARC Community Services, Inc.The Salvation ArmySt. Mary’s Hospital

Heartland Credit UnionMadison Dental Initiative

UW—Morgridge Center for Public ServiceDelta Dental

Benevolent Specialist ProjectPorchlight, Inc.

Reach Out and ReadDr. Matthew Kutz, DDS.

Dr. Laura Tills, DDSLisa Bell, RDH, BSDH

Most especially, we extend our deepest gratitude to all of the

remarkable people who volunteer their time and talents, allowing

MEDiC to fulfill our service mission.

MEDiC would like to thank the following groups and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the underserved of Madison.

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