Colors of Influence Reviews

I'm grateful for the amazing privilege I had today to work alongside people from all backgrounds who took time out from their busy work and family lives to give back to the community. The 2007 Portland Project Homeless Connect -- a daylong event at the Memorial Coliseum -- drew hundreds of homeless individuals and families to link to community resources, free health screenings and a host of other services. As part of my day job with a health insurer for underpriviliged Oregonians, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a few hours in the Health Services area of Project Homeless Connect. My duties for the day involved greeting clients and directing them to appropriate areas. Physicians, nurses, medical assistants and other health care workers at county health clinics were on hand to conduct health screenings, immunizations, vital sign check-ups, and other health services. Podiatry care, as well as acupuncture and massage also were available. The Health Services area provided care...