The Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality (BRIDGE) Clinic celebrated 16 years of serving the community at its banquet last Monday in the Marshall Student Center. This year, the social work department of the clinic saw 70 patients, and the students volunteered a total of 715 hours serving low-income, uninsured individuals in the local area.
Christopher Simmons, PhD, LCSW, an associate professor of instruction in the School of Social Work, serves as the faculty lead of the social work team. Translator Fatima Crispin Alba, Coordinators Taylor Binger, Hailey Hall, and Aliya Leary, and Co-Directors Emi Sukijbumrung and Lianna "Lou" Hernandez also contributed to the group's success.
"Thank you to our 26 student volunteers, leadership team, and licensed preceptors for another amazing year at BRIDGE and for their radical advocacy in providing services to folks who otherwise would not receive the care they deserve," Hernandez said.
Volunteer Coordinator Taylor Binger was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership Award, which recognizes her for going above and beyond in her service.