Establishing a Hypertension Referral Program for Uninsured Patients to a Student-Run Free Clinic

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Referral system improved hypertension management in uninsured guests at a free clinic, suggesting effective outreach strategies.

A referral program connected 28 hypertensive guests to a student-run clinic, indicating a need for better healthcare access.
Of 96 blood pressure readings, 63 guests had Stage 1 hypertension or higher, highlighting prevalent health issues in uninsured populations.
Volunteers increased their comfort in patient counseling, improving understanding of barriers faced by uninsured individuals in healthcare.
Future plans involve tracking patient referral adherence and expanding health screenings at the Coyote Clinic for better community care.

Bormann et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Referral system improved hypertension management in uninsured guests at a free clinic, suggesting effective outreach strategies.

A referral program connected 28 hypertensive guests to a student-run clinic, indicating a need for better healthcare access.
Of 96 blood pressure readings, 63 guests had Stage 1 hypertension or higher, highlighting prevalent health issues in uninsured populations.
Volunteers increased their comfort in patient counseling, improving understanding of barriers faced by uninsured individuals in healthcare.
Future plans involve tracking patient referral adherence and expanding health screenings at the Coyote Clinic for better community care.

Bormann et al. (2025) studied this question.

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