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December 17, 2024 31 mins
Step into the remarkable world of volunteer-powered healthcare with Amanda Missey, CEO of Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI). Discover how this innovative organization provides comprehensive medical care to the uninsured through an extraordinary network of 160+ volunteers, including a 95-year-old diabetes specialist who still serves patients via telehealth!   Key highlights: "Powered by volunteers - that's how we're able to achieve what we achieve on a relatively modest budget. We're saving the system thousands, maybe millions of dollars." Learn how BVMI delivers $2,600 worth of comprehensive healthcare per patient annually.   "They can be the kind of doctor they imagined they would be when they went to medical school." Hear how BVMI creates a unique environment where medical professionals can practice medicine without insurance constraints while making a profound impact on their community.   "Bergen County is a really expensive place to live. If they have to make the choice between putting food on their table, paying rent, buying school supplies for their children, and going to the doctor, they very often put their healthcare at the very bottom of the list." Understand the critical gaps BVMI fills in our healthcare system.   Don't Miss: Building Hope in Mississippi with John Damon Our previous episode features Canopy Children's Solutions CEO John Damon sharing: - How personal tragedy shaped his mission to help 8,000 children annually - The innovative approaches to delivering mental health care across 82 Mississippi counties - Why trust and vulnerability are essential to creating lasting impact - The power of combining high-tech solutions with high-touch care   Listen now on Give.org or your favorite podcast platform.   #HeartOfGiving #HealthcareAccess #CommunityImpact #MentalHealth  
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