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Helping the homeless in our
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Community Involvement
Our residency has always been an
active part of the Portsmouth community. We are the health care leaders
in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Family Medicine (PFM)
recently received a large federal grant to support several community
outreach activities. These activities also form the basis of our
longitudinal community medicine experience.
Prospective residents who have an
interest in community service will find many opportunities to
participate in and coordinate various programs.
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Adolescents in Medicine (AIM)
Program – Middle and high school students interested in health
care careers are paired with residents for this unique one-on-one
mentoring opportunity.
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Domestic Violence Shelter -
This clinic is operated by residents at a local safe-house for abused
women and their children.
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Homeless Clinic – Developed by
a former resident, this clinic is operated through the winter months.
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Kids in Health Careers -
Week-long workshop for local high school students interested in
medical careers. Introduces various options available in medicine
and allows mentoring by residents.
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PAGO Games – PFM helps
coordinate events at these local Senior Olympic games.
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Program – Residents help train older adults who
serve as volunteer social workers in their neighborhoods.
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Sports Physicals – PFM
residents provide pre-participation sports physicals for underserved
students in Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
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TAR Wars – Residents give
presentations to local middle school students as part of this national
anti-smoking program.
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Watermen's Clinic - This clinic
serves people, known as watermen, who make their living fishing,
crabbing, and oystering on the Chesapeake Bay.
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“What’s Up Doc” Program – The
residency director hosts this television show for seniors. Residents
appear as guest speakers.
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