Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers.
At the heart of the initiative is the CCRU Clinic, which serves residents of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY). This free clinic operates with medical student and physician volunteers, offering services such as health assessments, prescription assistance, transportation support, and referrals to community resources.
The Maxon Foundation recently awarded a $100,000 grant to the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus to expand its CCRU Outreach efforts. Aligning with the foundation’s mission to address critical health care needs among underserved populations by increasing access to care and building capacity for capital improvements, the funding will support the opening of a new clinic and facilitate the purchase of essential supplies and equipment, significantly enhancing clinical services and opportunities for medical students.
"The generous support of the Maxon Foundation grant represents a transformative step in our mission to enhance health care access for underserved communities in northern Kentucky,” expressed Holly Danneman, MD, ’00, associate dean of the Northern Kentucky Campus.
“This funding not only allows us to expand the reach and quality of care provided to those in need but also creates invaluable opportunities for our medical students to engage directly in underserved care. By participating in these impactful experiences during the formative years of their education, our students develop a deeper understanding of community health needs and a commitment to compassionate, equitable care that will shape their future practice."