“I gained strength and the ability to adapt and overcome barriers that seem too large to bear. I am capable of making a difference and changing the status quo, no matter how big or deep rooted it
appears.”
2023 NCOHC SCHWEITZER FELLOWS DISHA THAKKAR AND PINAR ADIMCI DOGANCI
Did you know that many women suffering from autoimmune diseases go undiagnosed until it severely impacts their health? Learn how Fellows Disha and Pinar help streamline diagnosis and treatment and improve the quality of life of patients.
2023 SCHWEITZER FELLOW JOSH TANNER
Josh addressed the mental health needs of inmates at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Justice Center. He found the majority of inmates identified as having an opiod use disorder and suffered from moderate to serve anxiety and depression. Learn how his work advocating for inmates resulted in a policy change to profoundly impact the care they receive.
2023 DELTA DENTAL SCHWEITZER FELLOWS RAVEN SELDEN AND JADA GRAHAM
Raven and Jada launched the Cavity-Free Zone, an oral health education program, to empower children at the Durham Boys and Girls Club,with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve oral health and overall well-being. They increased dental literacy and established a dental home for children in need.
2023 UNC IPE SCHWEITZER FELLOWS ASHKAN HABIB AND RAYAD SHAMS
Ashkan Habib and Rayad Shams partnered with Piedmont Health Services, a federally qualified health center, to send mobile health clinics to the rural medically underserved areas of Chatham, Alamance, Caswell, and Lee counties to provide free medical and dental care and links to follow up care.
2023 SCHWEITZER FELLOWS AVANI DESAI AND LISA REGULA
Avani and Lisa assisted UNC Hospital trauma surgery patients who are low-income by providing wellness checks, wound care and mobility aids, and nutritional support for four months after discharge. They reduced post-operative financial toxicity, improved post-operative health outcomes, and supported patients’ return to independence.
2023 BCBSNC SCHWEITZER FELLOWS JEANIE CHUNG AND ESTER LEE
Learn how Jeanie and Esther expanded the Smile Clinic, UNC"s first mobile student-run dental clinic. They provided over $20,000* worth of free dental treatment and education for women and their children at an emergency shelter as well as other vulnerable populations.