- 1 in every 6 people in Louisiana are without health insurance.
- The Volunteer Health Corps does not compete with either the private or the public sector, but acts as a catalyst to coordinate and complement existing resources.
- The Volunteer Health Corps sees those patients with chronic diseases who require follow-up sooner than the system can accommodate.
- The Volunteer Health Corps serves as a "bridge" to provide temporary health care until these patients are able to access a primary care physician.
- The Volunteer Health Corps is staffed with volunteer physicians, nurses, social workers, mental health professionals and other support staff and is endorsed by many facilities throughout the Baton Rouge area.
- Local health care professionals can collectively make a huge difference by individually volunteering for as little as two hours a year.
"Volunteering is rewarding... people in our community need our help." - Chris, Nurse