A group of clinics in Houston not only offers free treatment for teenagers and young adults, but also sends them to school for free and then offers them a professional job!
It's a program through Baylor College of Medicine, and we caught up with a young lady who says it truly changed her life.Jade Harvey had to put many of her life's plans on hold during the COVID pandemic to prioritize the health and safety of herself and family. She wasn't sure where life was leading her, until she remembered an opportunity through her health clinic.
Jade says it became much more than health care for her. She calls it a turning point in her life, when she met the director of a special program at Baylor Teen Health Clinic. Reginald Hatter encouraged her to consider a profession in the medical field. "Maybe if they're struggling with some things, they can come to our program, get educated, get employed, and possibly work with us at Baylor College of Medicine," encourages Reginald."It means a lot because honestly, if it wasn't for Baylor and the Ascent program, I wouldn't be here right now, and it changed the person I am today. I'm going to be completely honest - I don't think I would be as driven, as mature as I am right now, if it wasn't for this job.
They're now able to take better care of themselves and family, through this unique opportunity. Jade believes it has all come full circle for her.
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