I have been working with Caroline Family Practice (CFP) for more than a year. It has provided me with an excellent opportunity to provide care for a variety of people from different walks of life. Working for a community healthcare center like CFP has opened my eyes to the kind of challenges faced by people in these underserved areas.
Bowling Green is no more unique than any other underserved area in this country. Apart from providing care to people with access to healthcare, I routinely come across uninsured people who never had access to any kind of quality healthcare or preventive education. It is not unusual to find people who haven’t had a doctor visit in years. It gives me great sense of accomplishment that I’m able to provide basic healthcare to these individuals despite lack of insurance. The center doesn’t refuse treatment to anyone, insured or uninsured. I’m part of a team that is constantly looking for ways to reduce treatment costs for our patients, irrespective of the type of care required (i.e. office visits or drugs). We are also working hard on educating our patients on how to prevent diseases via regular office visits, annual diagnostic exams and lifestyle changes. It is very rewarding for me to see a drastic change in our community. There is better awareness among patients around managing their own lifestyles. People need access to information to manage diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.
When I joined Caroline Family Practice, I was aware of the challenges ahead of me. I learned quickly that not only would I be able to make a difference among individual patients, but I’m also able to contribute to the community in a significant way. I have been able to strike a perfect balance between work, serving the community and my own personal life. I leave everyday from the center knowing that I have been able to make a difference.
No comments:
Post a Comment