WashU Medicine

The What’s your reach? campaign is designed to make research understandable and relatable to everyone. The campaign provides research education in community settings, dispels myths and misconceptions about research, and discusses opportunities to participate in research. Community members include libraries, YMCAs, community centers, health fairs, etc.

Life Outside of Violence (LOV) helps those harmed by physical violence. Victims are able to receive treatment, support and resources needed to end the cycle of violence. Established in 2018, it is the first hospital-based intervention program in the nation to incorporate three research universities, including WashU, and four hospitals. St. Louis city and county residents ages 8-30 injured by gunshot, stabbing or blunt trauma are eligible for this program.

Student-led, patient-first. At the WashU Medicine Pro Bono Health Clinic, medical, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students team up to provide much-needed care to uninsured community members in the St. Louis area.

The Siteman Mammogram Van provides annual screening for women age 40 and over who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. This method provides efficient, private, and low-cost examination for patients. The van is placed at various St. Louis locations for optimal care.

The mission of SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens) is to increase access to health care for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by HIV, poverty, trauma, and discrimination. Providing physical and mental health services, this program from the Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine partners with youth to create safe and welcoming spaces for them to grow and achieve.

Project ARK at WashU Medicine provides prevention and service to those infected, affected, and at-rise of HIV. Through community education and outreach, Project ARK creates specialized programming to cater to queer and/or POC individuals. The program includes counseling, workshops, and testing services all at low-cost to the participants.

The Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program at WashU Medicine provides funding for pre-K through 12 grade projects to increase student involvement in STEM fields.