CCRU Clinic

The CCRU Clinic is a medical student-run free clinic that strives serve a patient population experiencing homelessness who are overnight guests at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY). Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible medical care to the underserved population in our community. Our vision is to improve the health and well-being of the underserved population we see while providing opportunities for medical students to develop clinical skills and a better understanding of social determinants of health.

The CCRU Clinic partners with ESNKY and utilizes the shelter’s onsite clinic space and donated/funded resources. Additionally, resources and supplies are provided by CCRU Outreach and our generous donors.

Services Offered at the CCRU Clinic at ESNKY
 

• All clinic staff are medical student and physician volunteers: triagers, floor managers, interviewers, and resident/attending physicians
• We see 5-10 adult patients per clinic night
• We have two patient exam spaces
• We have a variety of over-the-counter medications and supplies for patients, received from our donors and through the generous donation of the ESNKY
• We can provide a limited initial supply (with an accompanying prescription for a full course) of common antibiotics to patients free of charge at the clinic through the ESNKY’s funding of spend-down accounts with Ruwe Pharmacy and Blank’s Pharmacy
• We can write prescriptions for patients to receive medications free of charge through our Faith Community Pharmacy partnership
• We are able to provide bus passes to guests that need assistance with transportation to pick up prescriptions courtesy of funding by ESNKY
• We offer referrals and can provide assistance accessing community resources
• We collaborate with ESNKY staff to help them continue to foster a supportive environment that empowers individuals experiencing homelessness to lead healthier and more dignified lives