“…and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” -Luke 9:2

Overview

Health Connection is a ministry that passes beyond the giving of things and into the forging of relationships. It is our mission to serve the widow, the under-resourced, the immigrant, the refugee, the orphan, the elderly, and the disabled in St. Louis by stepping into their lives and becoming a compassionate friend. We empower the people we serve to stay healthy and help them receive the quality healthcare and dignity they deserve. We act as health advocates at doctor’s appointments, we promote healthy living by promoting health education, we aid in the process of acquiring insurance or health appointments, and we form relationships based on trust and and respect and the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Since 2003, Health Connection has mobilized medical and non-medical professional volunteers to help meet the health needs of the poor and marginalized in the inner city. We invite you to join us in this mission, ministering to those in need.

Vision

The Health Connection vision is to see God’s love manifested by the Body of Christ to the most vulnerable including the fatherless, widow, refugee, and immigrant by building caring relationships and by empowering the most vulnerable to stay healthy and to receive quality healthcare.

Mission

The mission of Health Connection is to engage volunteers to:

• Become a health advocate for the most vulnerable
• Connect those in need with health resources
• Provide basic health services and
• Improve health literacy

Health Connection is currently serving over 30 families and YOU are needed. A medical degree is not required, just a heart for someone who is struggling with their health/and or the healthcare system and needs a helping hand. If you can visit with someone, listen to their concerns and help connect them to resources; YOU are qualified!

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