ALT A sideview of an RFU driver smiling while behind the Community Care Coach.

ALT Community member sitting behind a table with various capsules and foods.

ALT Community member sitting at a bench right outside of the mobile vehicle. The vehicle reads "Rosalind Franklin University HealthClinics Community Care Connection"

ALT RFU member standing inside the Care Coach wearing a mask

ALT Blue and red graphic that reads "BioInnovations Speaker Series. This free event is live and virtual via Zoom."

ALT Community Care Coach team member sits at a desk inside the Care Coach and works on a laptop. Directly behind them is another another team member with their back facing the camera from another room.

ALT An RFU member stands outside of the Care Coach and helps a patient fill out a form. The patient is unidentifiable.

ALT Five members from the Care Coach team stand in front of the vehicle to pose for their picture.

ALT Two Care Coach members stands by the entrance of the Care Coach

ALT RFU student wearing a mask and gloves and going through a box of clinical supplies

ALT RFU student sitting on a chair and being handed a box of tissues

ALT Two RFU members walking down the clinic hall, smiling and talking to one another

ALT An RFU student getting their blood drawn

ALT Two RFU members standing outside of the Care Coach. One of them is standing by the door, which is opened slightly, and the other is standing away and pointing to it.

ALT RFU member inside the Care Coach wears a mask and holds one of the medical supplies.

ALT A full view of the Community Care Connection vehicle parked behind a informational table that is set up outside. RFU members sit around the table. A cloth covers the table and reads "Rosalind Franklin University HealthClinics"

ALT Headshot of an RFU student smiling

ALT A graphic that reads: When we approach patients with empathy, we create trust not only with them, but also within their social circles and communities, reducing health-related stigma and encouraging open conversations about medical concerns. I am more committed than ever to fostering a practice grounded in kindness, understanding and unwavering respect for every patient's journey. Julia Kirkpatrick CMS '27, Executive Officer of Faculty Scheduling and Training Interprofessional Community Clinic

ALT The back of an RFU member's shirt which reads "Rosalind Franklin University HealthClinics Community Care Connection"

ALT A side view of the Community Care Connection mobile vehicle

ALT RFU members tabling and speaking with a local resident

ALT RFU Care Coach team member looks outside the mobile vehicle door to talk to the community.

ALT RFU Care Coach team member typing on a laptop. The back of the laptop is facing the camera.

ALT RFU Care Coach member walks through the mobile vehicle. They are captured in movement.

ALT Headshot of an RFU student smiling beside a graphic that reads: In the pediatrics clinic, it is common for us to see families with multiple kids for school physicals. Kids liven up the ICC, and show us how our care compounds in families. They reflect how the ICC can welcome new families into our community by easing burdens and breaking barriers. Shelby (William) Parsons CMS '27, Pediatrics Clinic Lead Interprofessional Community Clinic

ALT Headshot of an RFU student smiling beside a graphic that reads: Every interaction teaches me to tailor education and care plans to meet the unique medical, social, and cultural needs of each individual. This aligns with my belief that the best care comes from not just treating a patient's condition but understanding their broader circumstances and addressing those as well. Delaney Griffiths CMS '27, President Interprofessional Clinic

ALT Headshot of an RFU student smiling beside a graphic that reads: The ICC exemplifies the positive outcomes that can arise when passionate individuals unite for a common purpose. The ICC truly embodies the spirit of empathy and service, reminding us that health care is fundamentally about people, not just diagnoses. Shiza Jeewa CMS '27, Vice President Interprofessional Clinic

ALT The inside of the Community Care Coach, from the entrance looking in.

ALT The front view of the mobile Community Care Connection vehicle

ALT A patient receiving a vaccine inside the Care Coach. The camera angle does not reveal the face of the patient.

ALT Two RFU Health Clinics members are tabling a Community Care Coach event and speaking to a person

ALT RFU Community Care Director Lupe Rodriguez speaks to a patient inside the care coach

ALT A patient speaks is seated at a hospital bed and speaks to three RFU members in white coats. One of them is holding a laptop.

ALT Seven veterans at RFU line up and smile for the photo

ALT Dr. Eric Williams, VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and a retired veteran, stands behind the podium and smiles

ALT RFU campus safety officer speaks behind the podium. Students of the Waukegan High School JROTC Color Guard stand ahead but the camera has blurred their faces.