INVOLVED FOR LIFE, INC. Subordinate

Our immediate goal for 2022 is the opening of a satellite office in Garland, TX. Through our proprietary comprehensive healthcare approach, the Lifestyle Medical Model (LMM) is critical to reaching this underserved demographic who is burdened by chronic medical conditions which contribute to high maternal and infant mortality among this particular population.

Medical services provided at low or no cost to women in a compassionate, confidential and safe environment to include: pregnancy testing, diagnostic ultrasound, full screening of STDs and HIV, breast and cervical cancer screenings, pelvic examinations, clinical breast examinations, screening and treatment for cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure, long-acting reversible contraceptive with education, oral contraceptive pills with consultation of proper use for optimal performance, prenatal care for first trimester of pregnancy, and screening and treatment for postpartum depression. These medical services will be accompanied by an extensive consultation and education personalized to each woman's environment, health, personal lifestyle and habits so she may be empowered to accomplish her best emotional, mental and physical health.

For those who are pregnant, our goal is to provide the emotional, educational and medical support to ensure a successful full-term pregnancy and the birth of a healthy, thriving infant. Through our three year post-birth parenting and pregnancy follow-up program, we believe we can help women learn successful parenting skills while caring for their own mental and physical health.

Purchase funds have been raised and we are under contract to purchase a building to renovate for use as a women's healthcare clinic in Garland. Initial plans have been made for needed renovations and finish-out as a reproductive health facility. We have begun initial interviewing for staff to fill the needed medical and support positions for the Garland satellite. Fundraising is underway for funds needed to purchase furniture and fixtures, medical equipment and supplies, and to underwrite year-one salaries for personnel.

Serving women in North Texas for the past twenty-eight years, we are aware first-hand of women's needs. Our current clientele have made known their desire for more complete services. Our Executive Staff has spent the past three years strategizing, working with industry consultants and building out a plan for step-by-step achievement of our goals. Our current staff has been trained to take on new tasks, new needed staff positions have been identified, new personnel have been interviewed and some are already volunteering for us to ready them for their new roles. Additionally, strategic partnerships have been established with area hospitals for referrals for labor and delivery.

In the past three years, multiple steps have been taken to prepare for AAAHC accreditation. Major revamping has occurred within the writing and reviewing of current policies and procedures. Departmental staff meetings have occurred monthly to go over new policies and the needed changes in procedures in order to adhere to guidelines. Annual testing of all levels of staff has been completed annually for the past two years regarding safety, patient confidentiality, record keeping and other AAAHC and HIPAA requirements. Multiple in-service staff trainings have occurred on a monthly basis, if not more frequently. All changes have been under the supervision of the organization's Medical Director and through the direction of the Executive Director. Additionally, we have been approved as Medicaid and Healthy Texas Woman program providers. Grant requests have been made and fundraising is underway for support of the purchase of needed medical equipment and supplies, in addition to the ongoing Capital Campaign. We are currently at 60% of our fundraising goal for our new site.