A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Homeless Communities through Free Clinical Screenings

Authors

Nivedha Srinivasan, University of Central FloridaFollow
Ria Gupta, University of Central FloridaFollow
Manasi Prakash, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

3215

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Debra Edgar

Faculty/Instructor Email

debra.edgar@ucf.edu

About the Author

We would like to thank Hearts for the Homeless for allowing us to work with their organization and create the impacts in the populations that we did. We would also like to thank Dr. Edgar for her continued support as well as our classmates.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

Hearts for the Homeless Orlando is a part of an international organization that is “focused on eliminating health disparities through practicing preventative healthcare and providing free healthcare services.” At each event, free heart health and eye health screenings and education are given to the homeless population in Downtown Orlando. Once arriving at the screening location (Christian Service Center), a table is set up with 2 blood pressure monitors, the KardiaMobile EKG Monitor, hand sanitizing wipes, germicidal wipes, gloves, and pamphlet handouts. These supplies help volunteers understand the health conditions of the individuals who visit to the site, and allow volunteers to recommend them to nearby free health clinics to further check up on them. H4H has worked with the Mothers and Children’s Health Association to host donation drives, as well as with Service and Love Together to provide mobile showering for the homeless population.

Keywords

Homeless, Clinical, Heart Health

Recommended Citation

Srinivasan, Nivedha; Gupta, Ria; and Prakash, Manasi, "A Comprehensive Approach to Supporting Homeless Communities through Free Clinical Screenings" (2023). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2023. 23.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2023fall/23