Three Ways Philanthropic Support Helps Us Address Equity in Orthopedic Care
Every year, more than $240 billion is spent on orthopedic care in the United States – about 2.9% of the country's total economic output! But while demand for orthopedic care is skyrocketing nationally, access to that care is not. As physician researchers and educators, we’re working to improve care and access to care in three ways.
First we’re committed to providing equal access to innovative, highly personalized orthopedic care, giving patients hope and helping them return to their best possible lives.
We’re also training future generations of doctors who are not only highly capable orthopedic surgeons and scientists, but also leaders who will work to promote equity and foster change.
And last but not least, we’re actively evolving orthopedic care by conducting groundbreaking research that will benefit people at the highest risk of injury or have limited access to specialty care.
How You Can Help
With philanthropic support, we can achieve greater equity in patient care and research for generations through:
Seed grants for new research: Once research programs are established with seed funding, researchers can seek funding from federal grants or other sources to continue their important work.
Funding for translational or “applied” clinical trials: Applied clinical trials allow patients equal access to the newest advances in orthopedic care, which can be assessed in actual human injuries.
Recruiting for Equity in Care: Southern Arizona has too few orthopedic surgeons to care for its population, and many in private practice no longer accept patients who are un- or under-insured. Philanthropic support will help us recruit exceptional surgeons and researchers who share our commitment to providing excellent care for all who need it.
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To learn more about making a philanthropic contribution, please contact:
Lisa Fahey, Senior Associate Director Of Development at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson:
powersla@arizona.edu or 520-626-8755