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The Luke Project 52

ClinicWebsite:

thelukeproject52clinic.org

Presentation to The Health Safety Net 2019 SymposiumSeptember 19, 2019

We want to “save babies, change lives,

and build community”

Saving Babies•Infant Mortality Rate?•Our hypothesis•Relationship based

model of care vs Product delivery model of care

Changing Lives

By providing HOPE!

Build CommunityBy providing a mobile asset that can be deployed into their communities.

Luke Clinic ServicesWe Provide--Prenatal care--24/7 RN triage line--Antenatal US, NST, AFI--Patient education (DM, HTN, labor)--Postpartum care--Contraception/Nexplanon--Infant care thru 1 year--Free RX and immunizations--Facilitate referrals for ultrasound, high risk OB, medical specialty appointments--On-site social services--On-site insurance navigator--Doulas, breastfeeding support--Infant massage teaching--Help with transportation--Benjamin’s Closet (“store”)--Baby showers (with baby supplies)--Free baby equipment--Free childcare during clinic--Church serves hot meals 6d/week

We Do Not Provide--Pregnancy options counseling --Emergency contraception--Abortion services

Our Successes in Partnerships

Our Successes in Outcomes

Birth Outcomes: Preterm Delivery

0

4

8

12

16

Preterm <37 wks

%Luke10.3

U.S.9.9

MI10.2

Detroit14.5

MDHHS; NVSS 67(1):2018; March of Dimes 2018

Wayne11.5

Birth Outcomes: LBW<2500 grams

0

4

8

12

16

Low Birth Weight <2500 grams

%

Luke6.1

U.S.8.2

MI8.6

Detroit14.4

MDHHS; NVSS 67(1):2018

Challenges

SUCCESSION PLAN FOR LEADERSHIP

INTERCONNECTION WITH FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT STAFF

Finances• Assets

• Mobile Clinic $132,000• Ambulance $16,000• Mini-Bus $ 8,000• Med Equipment $107,000

LiabilitiesCEF $77,000Rmission$ $75,000

Budget 2018 2019$192K $120K

Finances In An All-Volunteer Organization(Income Streams)

IndividualsOrganizationsGrants

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