The University of British Columbia

CHIUS is a clinic run by future health care providers from all disciplines. As such, it is our duty to provide education to those who we come in contact with. Whether it be through our elementary school educational programming, or through our brown bag events, we strive to empower the general public, especially those in the underserved parts of Greater Vancouver, with information to help them make informed decisions about all aspects and challenges they may face pertaining to their health.

CHIUS would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support through the years. As a student run organization, we rely heavily on sponsorship to sustain our many programs and activities. Without the support of these organizations, we would not have been able to maintain our growth:

• Canadian Federation of Medical Students (http://www.cfms.org/)
• Providence Health Care (http://www.providencehealthcare.org/)
• Snider Foundation
• Teaching Learning Education Fund (http://tlef.ubc.ca/)
• UBC College of Health Disciplines (http://www.chd.ubc.ca/)
• UBC Faculty of Medicine-Department of Family Practice (http://www.familymed.ubc.ca/)
• UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (http://www.pharmacy.ubc.ca/)
• UBC Faculty of Social Work (http://www.socialwork.ubc.ca/)
• UBC Physical Therapy (http://www.physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/Home.htm)
• Vancouver Coastal Health (http://www.vch.ca/)
• Vancouver Native Health (http://www.vnhs.net/)

CHIUS is currently launching a evaluation project to assess its clinic and programming activities. This research project involves evaluating the quality of care delivered by CHIUS volunteers, as determined by patients, as well as gaining an understanding of CHIUS volunteer satisfaction and learning objectives. Assessing current CHIUS clinic participation and workshops is essential to maintain a dynamic program well-suited to the needs of both patients and volunteers, and to implement potential reforms.

Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health (SWITCH) (http://switchclinic.ca/)

A fully operational, interprofessional student-run health clinic. SWITCH operates in conjunction with health professionals and community partners to serve clients in Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods. By extending the hours of the Westside Clinic, SWITCH provides clinical, programming and social services to residents of these neighbourhoods, most of whom are of Aboriginal and Métis descent and many of whom live in disadvantaged socioeconomic conditions.

Student Health Initiative for the Needs of Edmonton (SHINE) (http://www.shineclinic.ca/)

The SHINE clinic is an interdisciplinary initiative by the Health Sciences students at the University of Alberta. SHINE operates a student-directed health within the Capital Health Region that provides comprehensive health services to the inner-city youth population in Edmonton. This population is currently under-served, and SHINE's goal is to increase their accessibility to compassionate and non-judgmental healthcare in a safe environment.

Winnipeg Interprofessional Student-Run Health (WISH) Clinic (http://wish.med.umanitoba.ca/)

An interdisciplinary student-run health clinic servicing Winnipeg's Point Douglas Community.

Dtes.ca

This website provides information on community events, jobs, community news, and the resources available through the organizations and agencies on the Downtown Eastside.

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
(http://www.vch.ca/)

UBC Department of Family Practice
(http://www.familymed.ubc.ca/)

UBC Faculty of Medicine
(http://www.med.ubc.ca/home.htm)