1. Undergraduate Medical School Health Fair Hepatitis Screenings: Utilizing Non-Profit Community Organizations.
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Chin, Justin, Reyes, Ana Christina, Chen, Connie, Over, Alexandra, Hsu, Elise, Rich, Sushama, and Lomiguen, Christine
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HEALTH fairs ,NONPROFIT organizations ,COMMUNITY organization ,MEDICAL schools ,MEDICALLY underserved persons - Abstract
Background: Undergraduate medical schools serve a critical role in providing screenings to medically underserved populations through the use of health fairs. Non-profit community organizations (NPCO) often participate by providing local credibility, administrative resources, and technical knowledge. Here we present a three-year narrative of hepatitis B and C screening efforts to highlight the challenges and benefits of undergraduate medical school and NPCO partnerships. Methods: Hepatitis screenings were conducted at biannual health fairs in Harlem, New York from 2017 to 2019. Meeting minutes from post-event debriefings were analyzed to identify any overarching themes with NPCOs. Results: NPCOs share a common goal in working with the community to advance their access to medical care and treatment. Communication and prompt follow-up are critical to maintaining expectations between NPCOs and health fair organizers. Conclusions: NPCOs can play an important role in encouraging, outreaching, and even managing hepatitis screening initiatives in conjunction with medical school health fairs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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