Medical Teams International

***Dental van is parked across from the parish in the parking lot of St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry. The Promotores are volunteers that seek to build healthier communities through parish-based health promotion and leadership training in the Latino community. The program uses the techniques of popular education to build on the life experiences of lay leaders and support them in reaching their goals for a healthier community. Based on similar models from Latin America, the parish health promoter program seeks to create relationships between the Latino community, local churches and health care providers. Trained volunteers disseminate information on health and health services, and serve as liaisons between the community and the health delivery system. Parish health promoters build on the strengths of the parish community to establish trust and confidence that allows individuals to receive the care and services they need. MTI- US Programs seeks to strengthen the existing US healthcare system by filling crucial gaps in accessing medical care. Volunteers provide urgent dental care in tandem with medical screenings for diabetes, depression, and hypertension. Offer referrals to continuing care for any patient in need. We ask all of our volunteers to come to their roles with compassion, understanding, and respect for the people we serve. Our volunteers aren’t just the heart and soul of our clinics — they’re the backbone of our work! Bringing free dental care and health screenings to underserved communities only happens because of compassionate professionals like you.