Improving lives and health in underserved communities throughout the Philadelphia area is among Penn Medicine's highest priorities. Every day, Penn physicians, nurses, medical students and volunteers share their knowledge, skills, and themselves to benefit the community. Activities include free health clinics and screenings, disease prevention and treatment education, support groups for patients and their families and health care career development.
The guiding principle: to provide quality care without compromise. Need is the only prerequisite.
Penn Medicine Community Programs
Browse a selection of programs in which Penn staff, faculty, and students participate and make a difference.
Penn Medicine's Community Support -
By the Numbers
| Support in FY10 | |
|---|---|
| Charity and underfunded care for Medicaid families: | $107.7 million |
| Physician training support: | $93.8 million |
| Research support: | $587.2 million |
| Total: | $788.7 million |
Community Members
Organizations seeking volunteers for a community event or organization can submit a request online.
Penn Medicine Employees and Students
- Find community outreach opportunities
- Report activities on the Penn Medicine CAREs community outreach intranet page
Questions about Penn Medicine's community outreach efforts or about the "Penn Medicine CAREs" reporting program can be directed to the office of Government Affairs and Community Outreach at 215-662-7030 or e-mail CAREs@uphs.upenn.edu.
Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.
