Hope Clinic at AHU 635 Campus Loop, Apopka, FL 32703

Hope Clinic at AHU is a health institution located at 635 Campus Loop, Apopka, Florida, United States. At Adventist University of Health Sciences, service is integrated into learning, with a focus on occupational therapy. The program goes beyond traditional education by offering care to the uninsured, providing transformative experiences for both patients and students.

Occupational therapy at Adventist University teaches medical care and compassion in a unique way, helping uninsured individuals regain skills to pursue their professions and passions. The program was created by occupational therapist Tia Hughes, who saw the need for accessible care for those without insurance coverage.

The HOPE Clinic (Healing through Occupation, Purpose and Excellence) was established in 2011 and has become a required course for OT students. The clinic is the first of its kind in Florida, offering free occupational therapy services to those in need. Students also provide life-skills training to the underprivileged and homeless at the Community Food and Outreach Center in Orlando.

For individuals like Michael Legler, who suffered a stroke and lacked insurance coverage for OT, the HOPE Clinic has been a lifesaver. Legler commutes weekly from Rockledge to receive therapy and has seen significant improvement in his mobility and daily tasks.

The compassion and hope provided by faculty and students at the clinic have made a profound impact on patients like Legler. The experience not only develops clinical skills but also fosters empathy and a sense of purpose in students.

For more information about the Hope Clinic, please contact 407-309-9456. Join us in changing lives and making a difference in the community through occupational therapy at AHU.