Empowering the Community Through Health & Movement!

In 2009, approximately 13% of Genesee County residents were uninsured (GFHC, 2009) • Genesee County has a higher mortality rate for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke compared to state and national statistics (MDCH, 2008) • There are 121,837 individuals in Genesee County who are classified as 200% below poverty level (US Census, 2007) • 82.6% report pain six or more days a week • 73.9% have trouble managing pain • 87% would attend Physical Therapy once a week. The main barriers to receiving these PT Treatments: No insurance, cost, and transportation to clinic • 50% or more interested in how to budget money, how to cook healthy, how to make their house lead free • Close to 50% interested in house safety and how to eat healthy, look for a job, and control blood sugar •

PT Heart was recognized by Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee County for their volunteering efforts. They were also presented with the Wings of Hope Award. (Photo above)

PT HEART is a student-led pro-bono clinic committed to providing physical therapy services and health education to the uninsured and under-insured of Genesee county. The clinic was established in January 2012. The clinic seeks to create an environment of health and learning for all who enter through its doors by providing excellent care through evidence based intervention, patient centered services, patient care and education, and collaboration between patients, students, and practitioners.

• Students from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and students from the Health Education program collaborate on this student-led initiative.

• PT Heart affiliates with U of M-Flint, the DPT program, UM-Flint's Innovation Incubator, and operates out of the North End Soup Kitchen (NESK). NESK is an ideal location for our target population. It already has an established relationship with the community and is close to the University of Michigan-Flint campus. It also has available space for the clinic as well as storage, parking, and is easily accessible for our patients.

• The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) department is our sponsor and we collaborate with clinicians and other individuals of the community. Please contact us for further information.

PTHEART student clinic members Edgar Torres and Karen Burnett appear on ABC12 News to discuss clinic activities -

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Services We Provide
PT HEART's Desires: Please click here to see a list of equipment that is needed for the Pro Bono Clinic, plus check out PT HEART Beat News and Events!

Physical Therapy:

      Pain management
      Inprove balance
      Improve strength
      Treat injuries
      Injury prevention
      Treat movement limitations
      Improvement of body mechanics

Health Education:

      Weight management
      Safety tips
      Mental health and addiction services
      Healthy eating tips
      Help to quit smoking
      Stress management
      Health screens