CommunityHealth
Julius Mendoza is currently a Tutor at Tutoring Chicago, where innovative methods are employed to teach Math and Reading on a 1-on-1 basis. As a Triage Volunteer and EMR Volunteer at CommunityHealth since March 2022, Julius Mendoza takes vital measurements and manages patient flow while communicating in Spanish to enhance care for underserved communities. With experience shadowing a Craniofacial and Plastic surgeon at UI Health, Julius Mendoza is gaining insights into patient care, surgical procedures, and clinical research as a Clinical Research Assistant. Additionally, a Barista at Starbucks since February 2021, Julius Mendoza excels in customer service and teamwork. Prior experience as a Barista at Dunkin complements Julius Mendoza's background in maintaining a positive work environment. Julius Mendoza is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Studies with a concentration in Health and Science at the University of Illinois Chicago, expected to graduate in 2025.
CommunityHealth
Founded in 1993, CommunityHealth is dedicated to serving the uninsured and underserved in Chicago and surrounding communities. We provide over 17,000 medical and dental visits for more than 10,000 patients every year. This level of care is made possible thanks to the time and talent of more than 1,000 volunteers, including 350+ providers (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, counselors, etc.). CommunityHealth’s main facility, the Lederman Family Health Center, is located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. In 2010, we opened a satellite in Chicago’s south side Englewood neighborhood — a community with great need and limited resources. As the largest volunteer-based free medical facility in the United States, we offer demonstrated success and an innovative model for providing compassionate and comprehensive medical and dental care to the uninsured. If you are interested in supporting CommunityHealth, you can be sure that your donation is truly making a difference. That’s because every dollar we spend translates to more than $8.00 in care delivered. As a totally free, volunteer-based organization, we receive no reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, or third-party payers. We rely on support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and institutions for more than 95% of our revenue. CommunityHealth simply could not exist without your commitment.