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Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
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Sidney Kimmel Medical College:
jeffHope History
JeffHOPE in Action
- JeffHOPE began in 1992 when a group of medical students at Jefferson Medical College petitions the Family Medicine department to allow them to assist in meeting the needs of the homeless community of Philadelphia.
- Student interest has exploded since 1992 to over 700 volunteers, more than 70% of Jefferson Medical College students work in shelters, clinics and fairs during their medical education at SKMC.
Today's Presentation includes:
Services
- JeffHope overview
- Program Mission and Goals
- Services provided
- Collaboration with Refugee Health Partners
- Awards and Achievements
- JeffHOPE: A Closer Look
Students volunteer in many different clinical and community settings. Services include medical histories, physicals, refugee services health screenings, harm reduction, psychological care, and health education.
Locations vary throughout the city, but include homeless shelters, drug
prevention clinics, women's shelters and a new Refugee based clinic
Community Health Clinic
Mission
National Recognition and Achievement
- In September 2007, DF&CM began a special clinic whose focus is to provide health screens to refugees newly arrived in the U.S. This effort was begun as a collaboration with a local refugee resettlement agency, the Nationalities Services Center.
- Through JeffHOPE and a student led group, Refugee Health Partners, volunteers work to improve and advocate for the health and well-being of refugees living in Philadelphia.
We passionately commit ourselves to treat the under-served men, women, and children of Philadelphia, embracing the values of kindness, equality, and excellence. We accomplish this mission by providing free, quality care to all, through student-run clinics; educating our patients on their health and how to maintain it; advocating for improved patient care; and teaching each other to become stronger clinicians. We aim to empower these individuals to regain their footing and climb out of poverty
JeffHOPE has been the recipient of the following awards:
2004 – AAMC Caring Community Award
2004 – Bethesda Project Honors
2002 – SmithKline Beecham – Community Impact Award
2000 – Salvation Army Community Partner of the Year
2000 – Pennsylvania Public Health Association Award of Recognition
2000 – Acts Christian Transitional Services Award of Gratitude
1999 – Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association Honors