
Med student hosts 'little free podiatry practice' to help homeless neighbors ge…
In addition to wound care and vitals, she provides patients with new shoes and other hygiene items.
Community Rallies to Support Free Podiatry Clinic After Funding Loss A local medical student, known online as 'thebaddiedoc ✨', recently shared an emotional video expressing profound gratitude after her Amazon wishlist for a free podiatry clinic was entirely fulfilled by community members. The initiative aims to provide essential foot care to underserved populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness. The student revealed that her organization had faced a significant challenge earlier this year when it lost funding for crucial supplies. In response, she created an Amazon wishlist, hoping to gather necessary items. The community's overwhelming response led to the purchase of all requested items, including socks, running shoes, foot care creams, and specialized medical tools. "You guys bought out my entire Amazon wishlist for the free podiatry clinic," she stated in the video, visibly moved. "You don't know what this means to me or what it will mean to my patients this month." She further explained her plans to use the donated supplies to create comprehensive hygiene kits for individuals attending the upcoming mobile clinic scheduled for September 27th. The outpouring of support has been met with widespread positive reactions online, with many commending her dedication and the community's generosity.
In addition to wound care and vitals, she provides patients with new shoes and other hygiene items.