student-run health clinic vision for a student-run interdisciplinary health clinic
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Student-Run Health Clinic
Vision for a student-run interdisciplinary health clinic
Our VisionOur Vision
The Student-Run Health Clinic project is a health equity-based, student-driven interdisciplinary project which is in its establishment phase.
Our goal is to provide health services to people in the Point Douglas area of Winnipeg. The residents of this area have been identified as people who have the highest unmet health needs.
Our vision in practice is to provide non-judgmental, socially responsible, holistic health services, while allowing students to learn within that context.
Other Student Run Clinic ProjectsOther Student Run Clinic Projects
CHIUS (Community Health Initiative by University Students) in Vancouver – first student-run health clinic in Canada (2000)
SHINE (Student Health Initiative for the Needs of Edmonton)
SWITCH (Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health) in Saskatoon
Our ModelOur Model
The clinic will operate out of an existing inner-city medical facility, enabling us to use the host facility’s space, equipment, medical records, etc.
The clinic will operate 1 or 2 evening or weekend shifts per week, providing health care at times when it is currently difficult to access.
Student volunteers from various health care-related disciplines will provide health care under the supervision of mentors from multiple disciplines.
Our ModelOur Model
Student volunteers from any discipline will socialize with and distribute food to patients in the waiting area.
In addition to regular clinic hours, the clinic will host community outreach events such as Women’s night, Men’s night, and educational workshops.
The clinic will be entirely administered and directed by post-secondary students from across Winnipeg.
Our GoalOur Goal
Open the Clinic for weekly shifts in Fall 2008.
Our FundersOur Funders Winnipeg Regional Health Authority: Committed to funding
majority of staff and supplies for first year of operation.
University of Manitoba – Faculty of Medicine: Committed to providing administrative support and supplies for one year.
University of Manitoba – Medical Students: Committed to donation of $25 per student per year for four years (approximately $10,000 per year).
Alan Klass Memorial Program in Health Equity: Committed to funding two students to work on project in Summer 2008.
Jorgenson Group (owners of Four Rivers Medical Clinic): Committed to $5,000 per year for 5 years.
Structure:Structure: Executive Council (elected members)
General Council (open to all students)
Committees (open to all students): EstablishmentCommunity OutreachFunding Public Relations and Communications Student Volunteer ManagementResearch
Executive Council:Executive Council: Provides support and guidance for all clinic activities.
Current members were selected based on expression of interest. Will begin electing Executive Council in Spring 2008.
Membership: 2 Co-Chairs Secretary Treasurer Program Representatives (2 per program) Committee Co-Chairs (2 per committee) 2 Mentor Liaisons
General Council:General Council:
Will meet periodically (3-4 weeks) to discuss activities of clinic and various committees.
Mechanism for providing information and for getting input and feedback from clinic members.
Will elect most Executive Council members annually, beginning in Spring 2008.
Establishment Committee:Establishment Committee:
Will oversee the establishment and early operation of the clinic.
Major goals for 2007-2008: Identify a location for the clinic. Consult with members of the Point Douglas
Community. Work with the WRHA on logistics. Get insurance and policy documentation in place. Develop an online scheduling system for student
volunteers and mentors.
Community Outreach Committee:Community Outreach Committee:
Will develop and host Community Outreach Events for members of the Point Douglas Community.
Goal is to host five events during 2007-2008 school year.
Event ideas: Women’s/Men’s night Diabetes education Foot care Dental care and hygiene Nutrition on a budget Staying active in inner-city Winnipeg
Funding Committee:Funding Committee: Will secure funding for the establishment and
operation of the clinic. Will be seeking funding from a variety of
sources: Fundraising Events Winnipeg Foundation Thomas Sill Foundation United Way Private Donors Other Post-Secondary Faculties and Schools
Public Relations and Communications Committee:
Public Relations and Communications Committee:
Will advertise the clinic to students, patients, and the general public.
Advertising goals: Develop a name and logo for the clinic. Advertise the clinic in post-secondary education and community
publications (e.g. Manitoban, Manitoba Medicine, Street Connections newsletter, etc.).
Advertise the clinic to local health care professionals. Advertise the clinic to the local media (e.g. newspapers, radio
stations, television, etc.). Develop the clinic website.
Student Volunteer Management Committee:
Student Volunteer Management Committee:
Will recruit and train student volunteers to be members of General Council/Committees and to work at the clinic.
Major goals for 2007-2008: Recruit students from a range of faculties/schools and
post-secondary institutions. Develop an orientation session and handbook for new
clinic volunteers. Begin training student volunteers for clinic opening.
Research Committee:Research Committee:
Will support research looking at the impact of the clinic on the Point Douglas Community and looking at ways to improve the clinic.
Major goals for 2007-2008: Secure funding for summer research projects by
post-secondary students. Identify researchers interested in supervising
students/conducting research at clinic.
Student InvolvementStudent Involvement
Join the General Council and/or a Committee.
Become a Program Representative for your program.
Volunteer to help organize or work at one of the Community Outreach Events during this year.
Student InvolvementStudent Involvement
Exposure with an Inner-City Health Care Professional.
We are hoping to develop lists of inner-city health care workers who are interested in having students shadow them for a day or series of days. Contact us if you are interested in helping to assemble a list for your program.
Student InvolvementStudent Involvement
Come out to the next General Council Meeting
Thursday, October 4 at 5 PM
Discuss the clinic and ask questions
Become a Program Representative
Join a Committee
Want more information?Want more information?
Visit our website:
http://ltc.umanitoba.ca/healthequity/index.php/Health_Equity:_Student_Run_Clinic
Join our mailing list:http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/ student-run-clinic-general
