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January Update

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January Hours: 18 Cumulative Semester Hours: 18  We’re only a few weeks into the semester, but it already feels good to have the first module behind us. It’s kind of wild how quickly this program is moving. It honestly feels like it’ll be over before we know it. This month, I stayed busy with a few different community service efforts. I continued my clinic work with Freestanding Communities, and we recently moved our clinic location to Ozanam Inn, which is a shelter on Poydras. The new space gives us more room and more foot traffic, which is great because it means we can serve more people. We saw a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses this month, but we were able to help with medication management and reconnect several patients with their primary care providers. I’ve also kept up with cooking for the community fridges, which is such an easy and genuinely rewarding way to support our neighbors. I usually do a Costco run, buy ingredients in bulk, and make simple meals like ch...