Sweet Home explores physical therapy outreach and student-doctor leadership events
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Committee members discussed proposals to use the old Samaritan clinic for student-run physical-therapy outreach and a student-doctor leadership program scheduled for September that will bring Portland and local participants to Sweet Home.
Committee members discussed two outreach efforts: a proposed physical-therapy outreach using the former Samaritan clinic building and an upcoming student-doctor leadership program planned for September.
A committee member said physical-therapy students must complete 30 hours of outreach annually and that Jeanne (Jean) Davis from Samaritan has discussed placing students in Sweet Home to provide free physical-therapy services. "They don't need to do a major remodel on this thing. They just need the space, and they're in a position where they're actually turning people away," the member said, describing the old Samaritan clinic as underused but serviceable for student outreach.
Committee members said the outreach could bring no-cost physical therapy to residents and provide student training hours. Jeanne Davis and other Samaritan clinicians were referenced as supporters of the idea.
Separately, committee members described a Student Doctor Leadership program organized by Diane Lacey and Jim Gourley for September. The program will bring medical students who have worked as school mentors to Sweet Home and Portland participants; organizers plan dock-side talks around the lake as part of the leadership event. The committee described the program as an opportunity to showcase Sweet Home and to connect students with local leaders and health needs.
No formal motions were made; committee members encouraged further planning and assistance in connecting partners and facilities to host students.