What they call their work
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitating tax-deductible contributions for international health programsConducts nationwide fundraising in the U.S. and provides a platform for individuals, foundations, and corporations to make tax-deductible financial or in-kind contributions to Clínica de Familia La Romana in the Dominican Republic.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding construction of sustainable healthcare facilitiesFinances the construction of a three-story, 50,000-square-foot environmentally sustainable clinic building in La Romana, Dominican Republic, to expand and improve healthcare delivery.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding health programs through grant transfersFunds and transfers donations to Clínica de Familia La Romana to support and expand health services for vulnerable populations, retaining a small administrative fee. This includes support for clinical services and infrastructure development.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Providing global health education and training experiencesOffers global health rotations and training experiences at Clínica de Familia La Romana to international, Dominican, and U.S. students and trainees across multiple health disciplines, building on a program initiated in 1999 and formalized in 2013.
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Community Health Center Services 1 activity
- Supporting cross-subsidized clinical care for vulnerable populationsExpands access to clinical services by supporting the provision of care to insured and self-pay patients, with revenues used to cross-subsidize free or low-cost care for vulnerable populations, including people living with HIV.
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Who runs it
- ALLISON MANKO — DIRECTOR
- ANA JIMENEZ-BAUTISTA — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW DEAN — DIRECTOR
- CONSUELO BECK-SAGUE — DIRECTOR
- LINDA CUSHMAN — PRESIDENT
- MARLYN DELVA — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL G REMPELL — VICE PRESIDENT
- RICHARD KEARNS — SECRETARY
- STEPHEN W NICHOLAS — TREASURER
Who they work with
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- City University of New York Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Clínica de Familia Partner — Partner clinic receiving facility expansion support and service integration for vulnerable populations.
- Clínica de Familia La Romana Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Fund; receives financial and programmatic support to expand health programs.
- Columbia University Partner — Founding academic partner in establishing global health rotations and education programs in La Romana
- Instituto Tecnológico (INTEC) Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Northwestern University Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Rutgers University Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad Eugenio María de Hostos Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad Iberoamericana Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad Nacional Evangélica Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad O y M Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- Universidad de las Américas Puebla Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of California San Francisco Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Colorado Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Illinois Chicago Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Massachusetts Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Michigan Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Texas Medical Branch Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Texas San Antonio Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
- University of Washington Partner — Academic partner in delivering global health training experiences in La Romana
How they approach the work
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- Comprehensive Care Modelmethodology: comprehensive_care_modelBy integrating patient care, professional education, training, and clinical research within a single clinic setting, we produce sustainable and high-quality health outcomes for vulnerable populations because this holistic structure strengthens system capacity and improves service delivery over time.
- Cross-Subsidy Financial Modelmethodology: cross_subsidy_modelBy using revenue from insured and self-pay patients to fund care for vulnerable populations, we produce equitable access to health services because this financial mechanism ensures sustainability and reduces dependency on external donations.
- Cultural Competency in HIV Care Trainingmethodology: cultural_competency_trainingBy enhancing cultural competence and clinical knowledge in HIV care among trainees, we produce better health outcomes for vulnerable populations because culturally informed providers deliver more effective, respectful, and contextually appropriate care.
- Mutual-Benefit Partnership Developmentmethodology: mutual_benefit_partnershipsBy building partnerships between a local clinic and US-based global health programs, we produce sustained support and improved care for vulnerable populations because these relationships generate reciprocal value—such as funding, expertise, and research—leading to stronger health systems on both sides.