HLUB Student-Run Free Clinic

Hmong Lifting Underserved Barriers

Background:● “HLUB” in Hmong means love, which resembles our passion for the community. ● Sub-division of the Paul Hom Asian Clinic● Began in March 2014● First health screening on November 23, 2014

○ Previous screening on April 9, 2017○ Upcoming screening on May 14, 2017

● Patient Demographics○ Underinsured/Uninsured Hmong community

● Site Location: (separate from PHAC)○ Sacramento Community Clinic

HALO (Health and Life Organization)5524 Assembly CourtSacramento, CA 95823

Clinic Personnel○ Pre-health undergraduates ○ UC Davis School of Medicine Medical

Students ○ Physician Assistant students ○ Interim Medical Director - Dr. Ronald Jan

○ Volunteer Medical Doctors■ Dr. Sa Vang, M.D.

● Family Medicine● Health-For-All

■ Dr. Long Thao, D.O. ● Hospitalist ● Kaiser Permanente

■ Dr. Kao Vang, D.O.● Adult and Family

Medicine ● Stockton Kaiser

Permanente■ Dr. Kash Vang, M.D.

● Hospitalist ● Oroville Hospital

■ Dr. Dao Xiong, M.D.● Hospitalist ● Mercy Medical Group

Mission

1. Inform the community about prevalent types of cancer and diseases that affect the Hmong population and the importance of getting screened.

2. Provide an environment for pre-health undergraduates to obtain hands-on clinical experience.

3. Gather quantitative and qualitative data to assess the health status of the Hmong community.

Goals SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES:

● Recruit interns who are dedicated to HLUB Clinic’s mission.

● Promote cancer awareness through outreaching and educational presentations.

● Provide medical services and patient navigation assistance.

Goals continued...LONG TERM OBJECTIVES

● Reduce the cancer-related disparities in the Hmong community.

● Ensure that all Hmong individuals obtain skills and knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

● Participate in the planning and implementation of research activities designed to identify the health care needs of the Hmong community.

● Network with other organizations to achieve common objectives.

Screenings Provided:

● Breast Cancer● Cervical Cancer● Prostate Cancer● Colon Cancer● Hepatitis B● Hypertension● Cholesterol● Diabetes

Patient Recruitment:● Hmong radio● Flyers● Community outreach events

● Date: Sunday, November 23, 2014● Patients Screened: 12 new patients

1st Screening Event:

Screenings Amount screened:

Hepatitis B 6

Colon Cancer 4

Breast Cancer 5

Cervical Cancer 2

Prostate Cancer 1

2nd Screening Event:

● Date: Sunday, February 22, 2015● 12 patients total, 8 New Patients Screened

*Returning 4: 3 HBV+ counseled, 1 FOBT+

Screening Amount Screened

Hepatitis B Virus 7

Colon Cancer 3

Breast 2

Cervical 2

Patient Follow Up Procedures

● If patient has insurance, we will refer them to their primary care doctor for follow up care. ○ A letter and the patient’s chart will be given to the

patient to give to their PCP.○ Intern will follow up with patient to make sure patient

has been seen with their PCP.● If patient does not have insurance, patients will get

assistance on getting insurance through Covered California.

Upcoming Screening Events:

● Every second sunday of the month○ Will be transitioning to clinic every Saturday

starting June/July

● Sunday, April 9, 2017 @ 8:00am-1:00pm● Sunday, May 14, 2017 @ 8:00am-1:00pm

A free medical service to the Sacramento community HLUB Healthcare

Intern requirements● 1 Year commitment

○ Mandatory general meetings every month on the 1st Friday○ Mandatory clinic events every month on the 2nd Sunday○ Mandatory training, clinic shadowing○ Must go through ICC and obtain badge○ Be able to provide own transportation since most events take place in Sac○ Must pass clinic test with 75% or better○ Must fulfill outreach and fundraising requirements○ Must join one health committee and one supporting committee

(fundraising/outreaching)

● 1st recruitment term: ○ Winter 16 -End of Fall 17

● 2nd recruitment term:○ Summer 17- End of Spring 18

Benefits

● Receive transcript notation and can add IMD194 course (up to 3 units) P/NP

● Receive letter recommendation from medical director/preceptor

● Gain experience in a healthcare setting and patient interaction

● Work closely with the hmong community in Sacramento● But, don’t forget:

It’s not what HlUB clinic can do for you, but what you can do for HLUB clinic!

How to become a HLUB intern

● Give us your contact information● We will email you our application● Application is also on our website● Applications due on Friday, May 5th!● Interview date after during May and June● Acceptance 1-2 days after interview

Contact Information:

● Email: ○ HLUBclinic@gmail.com

● Facebook:www.facebook.com/HLUBclinic

● Website: https://hlubclinic.wordpress.com/