University of Kentucky Students Making a Difference
After writing Therapy Students in Florida Stepping Up To The Plate, it was brought to my attention that there are other therapy programs throughout the US where students are helping out the under-served and under-insured.
Another such program, University of Kentucky Salvation Army Clinic (UKSAC), is run by students at the University of Kentucky.
The UKSAC is staffed by volunteer physical therapy, medical, and pharmacy students.
"The
mission of the clinic is to improve the health and well-being of the
under-served and uninsured population in Lexington by providing free
medical services, increasing awareness of local health care issues, and
providing a setting for student community service and early clinical
exposure."
This type of program is a win-win situation. Students are able to
gain hands-on experience while helping those who would otherwise not be
able to get the medical attention or therapy they need. Lynn English,
a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy
program, started the free physical therapy clinic seven years ago and
says, "Our students are more and more eager to participate
with the clinic….We’re serving a real need in this community and we
hope to continue our mission for many years". I say, great job
University of Kentucky! Click here to view the full article on UKSAC.
Let us know if you have a similar program or clinic through your school or university.
