Underserved and uninsured residents of Suffolk County can turn to the Stony Brook Health Outreach and Medical Education clinic (SB HOME) in Islip Terrace for free medical help thanks to nearly 200 Stony Brook student volunteers.

Students from many areas of campus, including the School of Medicine, School of Social Welfare, and the Program in Public Health, work together to manage the clinic, scheduling appointments and volunteer times.

Stony Brook students offer free medical services to underserved and uninsured patients.

In addition, they participate in the clinical care of patients, conducting physical exams and creating patient treatment plans.

As another way to help improve the lives of those in need, many of the students also volunteer at community health fairs where they provide blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings.

SB HOME operates two Sundays each month, providing primary care services and referrals for their patients. The clinic also holds Women’s Health Days where services are focused on the unique needs of females.

Learn more about SB HOME: http://www.stonybrookhome.com/