CCRU Outreach
CCRU (Compassionate Care Reaching yoU) Outreach is a medical student-run organization at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus. Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible medical care, resources and education to the underserved population in Northern Kentucky.
Our Mission and Vision
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 greater understanding of social determinants of health.
Current Outreach
Partners
- Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
- Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved
- Faith Community Pharmacy
- Florence Christian Church
- Life Learning Center
- Blank’s Pharmacy
- Ruwe Pharmacy
- Brighton Center
- HealthPoint Family Care
- GOPantry
- Northern Kentucky Medical Society
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Physicians
Activities
- Weekly clinics
- Podiatry clinics
- Annual Community Health Fairs
- CPR training events
- Vaccine clinics
- Free haircut events
- Presentation of research at conferences
Physician Volunteers
Please email clbe251@uky.edu to volunteer. Must be UK College of Medicine-appointed faculty with an active Kentucky medical license.