transportation and medicine
assistance to low-income uninsured
individuals who are referred by partner
community clinics. The network of
625 physicians, 10 hospitals and 14
outpatient surgery centers transform
people’s lives from pain and dire
medical diagnoses to health, renewed
family involvement, and productive
work and community life.
Dr. Salgado was born and raised in
San Diego and the first in his family
to attend college. “When Project
Access approached me, I was more
than happy to get on board. Providing
medical care to patients that don’t
have access is very important to
me. My most memorable experience
was the excitement that a Project
Access patient had. That euphoric
feeling stays with you.” Dr. Goldsztein
loves that he gets to establish a long
term relationship with a patient and
also have the immediate results that
surgery provides. “There is so much
unmet need in San Diego. I still receive
Christmas cards from Project Access
patients I had years ago. It is so
rewarding to transform people’s lives.”
Sylvia with Lauren Searles (PASD Staff),
granddaughter Ivanna, daughter Aide
Sylvia shared with Giving Back Magazine, “When I saw Dr. Goldsztein, he told me it was born
in him, this purpose that he had was to help others. Since that day, I blessed Dr. Goldsztein.
And it gives me great joy that there are still such good people. And I ask God that we always
have those people who give with their donations or with their work. It is something very
beautiful.”
According to Dr. Goldsztein, there was complex decision-making in Sylvia’s care, with
multiple discussions to understand all available options. Sylvia made a decision she was
comfortable with due to this patient-centered, caring interaction
with her medical team. “The doctor called me at MY house, to
ask how I was doing! I asked myself, ‘Holy Father what did I do
to deserve this?’ This has been a blessing from God,” Sylvia said
excitedly.
Aidé, Sylvia’s daughter added, “The Doctors explained it very well.
We were worried that without Project Access we wouldn’t have
been able to do anything about her condition. I don’t have the
words to express for so much help.” Sylvia has been able to go on
with her life and enjoy it even more, especially when playing with
her many grandchildren.
Come join us at the 1st annual Champions Soirée – Awakening
Wellness event at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park
on June 30th to raise money for Project Access San Diego.
www.championssoiree.org.
Sylvia and
her grandkids
For more information about Champions for Health, please visit
www.championsforhealth.org.
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