Keegan Collins, School of Health Professions Student
Kelly Drago, School of Health Professions Student
Barbara A. Slusher, MSW, PA-C
Physician Assistant Studies
Developed by physician assistant students and faculty in 2015, this interprofessional community outreach program provides underserved community members access to preventive health screening and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices while also affording UTMB students the opportunity to interact and counsel patients. Health screenings – done at monthly food distribution sites throughout Galveston – include blood pressure, body mass index, point-of-care cholesterol and blood glucose screenings. Due to the popularity of the program and lack of funding, supplies have been greatly depleted and new equipment is needed. President’s Cabinet funds will allow for the purchase of basic health screening materials (cholesterol test strips, glucometer, lancets, wipes, bandages, gauze pads, gloves, etc.) to ensure continuity of the program.