CommunityHealth
Varna Kodoth, MPH, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine while actively involved in various research and leadership roles. Varna is a recipient of the 2023 STAR Scholarship from the NIH and participates in research focused on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. As a member of the Student Run Student Review Board, Varna develops study materials and conducts exam review sessions. Varna also serves as an Associate Board Member for New Moms, collaborates as a delegate for the American Medical Association, assists in community health initiatives, and provides admissions consulting for STEM applicants through Quad Education Group. Varna holds a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, where involvement in the Delta Omega Honor Society and teaching assistant positions further exemplified dedication to public health and education. Previous experiences include administrative and research roles at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, UCLA Health, and various health policy projects.
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.