Summary
Organization name
North Texas MedBridge
Causes
Health Care
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
7000 INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 156PLANO, TX 75025
The Dallas County homeless community is served by Parkland mobile health clinics that provide screening, prescriptions, and basic treatments. Collin County lacks such resources, although there are approximately 455 homeless individuals in Collin County and many more uninsured and lacking transportation. As a result Emergency Departments often act as the first line of health care for these individuals.
North Texas MedBridge (themedbridge.org) was started to fill this large gap in healthcare access and literacy in Collin County and Dallas County. We provide health screenings that check blood pressure, blood sugar levels, Flu and Covid, and treat minor illnesses with over-the-counter medications. We uniquely collaborate with mental health, wound care, STD units, mammogram units, and haircut services to provide screenings at our events as well, creating a comprehensive, one-stop-shop to fill the needs of the unhoused.
In only one year, North Texas MedBridge has served over 240 patients in Collin and Dallas Counties and has facilitated over 260 preventative screening services, including mammograms, PAP smears, STI tests, and mental health counsels. 23% of our patients have presented with New Health Risks, meaning that they had no previous official diagnosis of any chronic disease, yet had abnormal health screening results (blood pressure, blood sugar, oxygen saturation, mental health, etc). 34% of our patients are at Severe Risk, a classification we determine by a combination of chronic disease status, access to medications, prescription status, and ER visits in the past 3 months.
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"Pharmacy in a box"
Each month, we build up our passionate volunteer team consisting of anywhere from high school students to healthcare providers. We actively seek to connect with local organizations to expand our impact and the services we can provide. Our long-term goal is to be able to provide more primary medical care at the point of need and to be able to provide common prescription medications to homeless individuals in Collin County and surrounding counties.
With the limited resources we have, we have been able to develop creative solutions to deliver personalized care for the homeless. Our numbers demonstrate this. With your donation, we believe that our impact can be amplified in our community. Lives can be changed. We are inspired by the overwhelming support we have received from local organizations and clinics, so we hope to live up to the potential they envision we can achieve.
Mission
We believe that access to quality healthcare for the homeless is a fundamental right, and our mission is to bridge the gap for those who lack access to adequate medical resources. We strive to go directly to the point of need.
👩⚕️ Helped over 240 patients in Collin & Dallas Counties in the past year
🔬 Facilitated over 260 preventative screening services
🏥 Proactively identified 23% new diagnosis with potential risks from our preventative screening services
💊 Focused care for 34% of our patients who were at Severe Risk
Your donation will fund essential medical care and preventative services. Make a powerful difference today—donate now!
Needs
Funds would go towards :
*Computers
*Operations and medical supplies - OTC meds/ vouchers for services.
* Storage and Organization
*Point-of-care testing equipment
*Rental of our physical office space
*Electronic medical record subscription.
Equity Statement
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
At NTX MedBridge, we are committed to delivering street medicine services that are inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive. We recognize and honor the diversity of the communities we serve—including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, and housing status.
Our team prioritizes:
Equitable access by reducing barriers to care in underserved and unhoused populations.
Inclusive practices through trauma-informed, culturally competent care.
Respect and dignity in every interaction with patients and partners.
Ongoing learning with regular DEI training and community input.
We believe that advancing equity in street medicine is not only a moral imperative but also essential to achieving better health outcomes. Through intentional practice and partnership, North Texas MedBridge is committed to providing dignified,compassionate, inclusive care to every person we encounter on the street or at our outreaches no matter their circumstances.
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Organization Data
PLANO, TX 75025