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Operation Access Receives Grant from Vesper Society
Operation Access is pleased and honored to receive a first-time grant of $20,000 grant from the Vesper Society. The funds will be used for direct assistance to low-income, uninsured patients who may need, for example, medications following their surgery and recovery period. The funds will also be used to help screen an increasing number of patients referred to OA from community clinics, determine their eligibility for our program, and then help arrange for the necessary surgical services through our growing network of volunteer medical providers.
GSAA Debuts First Eye Clinic for the uninsured in Southern Alameda County
Building on the success of Saturday Surgery Day, a unique collaboration with Operation Access to provide free out patient surgeries and procedures to uninsured patients, the GSAA launched the first Operation Access Eye Clinic.
On Oct. 15, a team of 12 KP volunteers including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical assistants volunteered their time to provide 14 uninsured patients from southern Alameda County with free outpatient services. Click here to read more.
UCSF School of Medicine Staff Donate to help OA's Uninsured
It has become customary for the School of Medicine to send out "Thanks a Latte!" cards to our staff in the Spring, in addition to sponsoring staff appreciation celebrations in each department. The card, typically a $3 value, is a small token of appreciation; yet given that the school has nearly 5,500 staff employees, the amounts can add up. This became apparent with the alternative, introduced last year, to donate the card to a UCSF-affiliated charity rather than cashing it in for a well-deserved latte.
Once again, the donation alternative proved to be very popular, and the value of the
donated cards added up to two significant contributions:
$3,294.00 went to Operation Access and $1,539.00 to the Voluntary Services at the UCSF-affiliated Veterans Administration Medical Center. Click here to read more.
Ten Marin General Hospital Surgeons Help 59 OA Patients
Ten surgeons on staff at Marin General Hospital helped 59 patients last year through the Operation Access program – a non-profit organization that helps connect uninsured patients with free surgical care through a network of Bay Area medical volunteers, hospitals and community clinics. Click here to read more.
SUPER SURGERY DAY AT KAISER PERMANENTE SAN FRANCISCO
Operation Access featured on KTVU-TV. Click here to view the segment.
Volunteers at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco made March 3, 2007, a superb super surgery day, by helping 33 patients THRIVE!
Read coverage by The Oakland Tribune and The Marin Independent Journal.
OPERATION ACCESS FEATURED ON CBS 5
To see the video, click here.
BILL SCHECTER, MD HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE AWARD
Bill Schecter, MD received the American Medical Association's 2006 Excellence in Medicine Award for his role in founding Operation Access. He was nominated by the American College of Surgeons. Click here to read more. Congratulations Bill!
MILLS PENINSULA, SUTTER HEALTH HOLD A SUPER SURGERY DAY
Operation Access was featured on Sutter Health's television series that shows a Super Surgery session at Mills Peninsula Hospital, held on June 4, 2005.
Click here to view the segment
(Flash 8 Player is required you can download the player for free by clicking here)
OPERATION ACCESS AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
City and County of San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco proclaimed March 3, 2007 as Operation Access Day in San Francisco to commemorate Operation Access' success in serving the community since 1993 and in recognition for the record number of patients served in one day.
Board of Supervisors, City & County of San Francisco
June 22, 2006, the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco awarded Operation Access with a Certificate of Honor in recognition of outstanding service to a significant portion of San Franciscans.
California Pacific Medical Center
June 22, 2006, California Pacific Medical Center presented Operation Access with a Certificate recognizing Operation Access for its outstanding contribution to community health. California Pacific Medical Center also presented Operation Access with an Investment Grant Winner award at the Community Health Awards Ceremony.
State of California Senate
In 2006 the State of California Senate awarded Operation Access with a Certificate of Recognition to honor Operation Access' role as a provider of health services.
Health Commission, Department of Public Health
May 12, 2005, The Health Commission, Department of Public Health presented Operation Access with a Certificate of Appreciation for demonstrating the true meaning of charity care by representing a volunteer partnership that serves the City's most vulnerable population.
Board of Supervisors, County of San Mateo
September 18, 2003, the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County adopted a Resolution honoring Operation Access on its 10th Anniversary for providing free outpatient surgical services to the medically indigent in six counties, and for its exemplary contributions to the San Mateo County community.
City and County of San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco proclaimed September 18, 2003 as Operation Access Day in San Francisco to commemorate Operation Access' success in providing donated medical services to the low-income/uninsured population over the past 10 years.
California State Legislature Assembly
September 18, 2003, The California State Legislature Assembly adopted a resolution to commend Operation Access on the celebration of its 10th Anniversary and on the vital role that it has played in improving the quality of life in the Bay Area.
Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
September 9, 2003, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County adopted a Resolution honoring Operation Access for its 10 years of service to the Bay Area.
Alameda Alliance for Health
October 17th 2000 & October 11, 2001, the Alameda Alliance for Health presented Operation Access with the Community Health Investment Fund Award in recognition of Operation Access' work in providing vital health related services and in improving the well being of underserved and uninsured individuals and families in Alameda County.
Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy
October 30, 1999, the Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy recongnized Operation Access as the 1999 Privatization Competition Winner in working Towards a Civil Society in the Third Millenium.
Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic
1998, the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic recognized Operation Access as Supporter of the Year.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
San Mateo County Times: Salute to Volunteer Doctors
March 4, 2005
San Francisco Chronicle and Oakland Tribune coverage of Kaiser Permanente San Francisco's record breaking Surgery Session
February 27, 2005
KRON-TV: Local Program Gives Uninsured Free Surgery
June 28, 2002
Los Angeles Times: One Patient at a Time
August 27, 2001
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