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September 18, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

Establishing a Hypertension Referral Program for Uninsured Patients to a Student-Run Free Clinic

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SBSydney BormannRPRiley T. PaulsenNNNarysse Nicolet

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Implementation of a referral system enhanced hypertension management in uninsured patients, suggesting improved access to care.

Key Points

  • Forty-two uninsured guests and 47 without a primary care provider were identified, highlighting the challenge in accessing care.
  • Among 96 BP readings, 63 guests met criteria for Stage 1 hypertension, indicating a significant health issue in the population.
  • Volunteers reported increased comfort in counseling patients and understanding barriers after one year of service, promoting volunteer investment.
  • The study underscores the potential of a referral infrastructure to connect uninsured hypertensive patients to necessary medical care at low cost.

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Bormann et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d461d231b076d99fa616dbhttps://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.429
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