Pride students set up at the annual San Antonio Pride Festival on July 4th, 2015 to provide both first aid for the festival and to provide general health screenings. Pride students recognized that many festival stations would be providing resources for STI screening and safer sex, therefore student leaders decided to step outside of this realm and address the crucial gap in primary care services that exists for the LGBTQ population. Volunteers demonstrated an interdisciplinary approach to patient care consisting of nursing, medical, physician assistant, and dental student volunteers.
Over one hundred festival goers stopped by to receive blood pressure and glucose screenings, BMI calculations, dental health education, and relevant counseling on their results. UTHSCSA faculty supervised the student volunteers by verifying and assisting in interpretation of clinical findings. Pride volunteers were so excited to have a direct role in the care of LGBTQ individuals and Pride can't wait to continue its presence at future festivals!
