Expertise in the Field: Noor Al-Saloum, Shepherd's Clinic

In this episode of SHECP Talks, Noor Al-Saloum, staff at Shepherd's Clinic in Baltimore, encourages us to view patient intake as a core component of exceptional patient care and effective patient advocacy.

For the past two years, Noor has served as patient coordinator and executive assistant at Shepherd's Clinic for the uninsured, a free clinic located in Baltimore. Noor is interested in understanding the systemic barriers to healthcare access and equity and has been able to explore these issues firsthand through her work on the ground. As an aspiring primary care physician, Noor hopes her insight into healthcare challenges will inform her comprehensive approach and attention to addressing social determinants of health needs to provide the highest quality care.

For more information about topics discussed in the podcast:

• About Shepherd's Clinic: Since 1991, Shepherd’s Clinic has been providing healthcare to uninsured adults in Baltimore. Today, the clinic operates with thirteen staff members, and over 200 physicians, nurses, counselors, and others volunteering to offer services to over 800 patients annually. The types of case management and community relationships which the clinic has pioneered for the uninsured for more than two decades are now considered models of cost-efficient and effective care. This holistic and integrative approach proves to be effective in best meeting a variety of needs for patients. (https://shepherdsclinic.org)

• Interested in supporting the work happening at Shepherd's Clinic? Visit https://shepherdsclinic.org/donate/ to learn more.