Who We Are:
Jornada de Salud is an Emory School of Medicine student-faculty run clinic that provides health screenings and health education in a faith-based setting to members of the Spanish speaking community in Gwinnett County. We partner with Misión Católica in Lilburn, Georgia to assist the parish’s 29,000 Hispanic/Latinx families live healthier lives by promoting health education and improving access to primary care and preventive care services. Jornada de Salud is a unique fully Spanish speaking interprofessional clinic for MD and PA students to work alongside each other throughout the year.
History and Leadership:
This organization, formerly named Portal de Salud, was founded in 2013 by Olga and Jose Fernando Jimenez. With the support of Dr. Flavia Mercado and Dr. Susana Alfonso, this initiative served the community for many years through monthly wellness and prevention sessions and an annual health fair. Since the summer of 2024, Jornada de Salud has been run by Dr. Alfonso and Dr. Carlos Saldana.
Awards:
Jornada de Salud students won the Outstanding Education Poster Award at 2024 Emory Health Equity Day, and 2 posters at the Dept of Medicine Research Day 2024, and recently a presentation at the 2024 AAMC Learn Serve Lead National Conference.
Work with Us:
For more information and to volunteer or get involved please contact:
Susana A. Alfonso, MD, MHCM, or Carlos Saldana, MD