Imani Clinic

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Imani Clinic was the brainchild of UC Davis medical students in the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), an organization dedicated to improving outcomes--medical, academic, and social--among members of the African-American community. Ten years of planning, research, and negotiations were initiated because students became concerned about the staggering and persistent morbidity and mortality

from hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and inadequate prenatal care among African-Americans. SNMA redoubled its efforts in light of the apparent demise of Health Care Reform, and the serious threat to universal access to health care posed by Proposition 187. The clinic opened on October 22, 1994, in the heart of the Oak Park neighborhood in South Sacramento. This site was selected because of the ethnic diversity of the community--recent census data indicates that 57 percent of the population are members of minority groups and 80 percent of this community can be classified as working poor or unemployed. "Imani" is the Swahili word for "faith," and symbolizes the trust we hope to foster within our community that the health care system will address their medical needs and social realities. Imani Clinic is open every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and we generally see 10-15 patients--usually, at least half are Spanish-speaking. Unlike the other clinics, we run as a "weekend extension" of the Sacramento County primary care facility. The clinic is staffed by undergraduates who do intake (checking height, weight and vital signs), lab work and create patient charts, and by medical students who see patients under the supervision of 1-2 preceptor physicians. Clinic affairs are managed by the undergraduate board which works under the supervision of 4 medical student co-directors.

If you’re interested in volunteer opportunities in Oak Park, Sacramento, Imani Outreach Services (IOS) may be for you!IO...
07/17/2025

If you’re interested in volunteer opportunities in Oak Park, Sacramento, Imani Outreach Services (IOS) may be for you!
IOS is an outreach program within Imani that has been successful in addressing the growing needs of Oak Park and the Black Diaspora by expanding its volunteer base.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in outreach events to distribute essential items, engage with community members, and build relationships with fellow volunteers dedicated to serving and improving the lives of the Black Diaspora in Oak Park.
Please note that IOS volunteers are separate from clinic volunteers and the role does not involve clinical experience. There are no strict requirements for IOS—you can sign up for as many events as you’d like! We will have weekly updates for upcoming events at the start of each week.
We’re excited to see you at outreach!

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If you’re interested in volunteer opportunities in Oak Park, Sacramento, Imani Outreach Services (IOS) may be for you!IO...
07/16/2025

If you’re interested in volunteer opportunities in Oak Park, Sacramento, Imani Outreach Services (IOS) may be for you!
IOS is an outreach program within Imani that has been successful in addressing the growing needs of Oak Park and the Black Diaspora by expanding its volunteer base.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in outreach events to distribute essential items, engage with community members, and build relationships with fellow volunteers dedicated to serving and improving the lives of the Black Diaspora in Oak Park.
Please note that IOS volunteers are separate from clinic volunteers and the role does not involve clinical experience. There are no strict requirements for IOS—you can sign up for as many events as you’d like!
We’re excited to see you at outreach!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual banquet!It was an incredible evening celebrating the dedication, team...
06/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual banquet!
It was an incredible evening celebrating the dedication, teamwork, and passion that make Imani thrive.
A special thank-you to our graduated historian whose hard work and leadership were instrumental in making this event possible. Also, a big shoutout to all the volunteers, professional students, and preceptors — your continued commitment, enthusiasm, and support help us fulfill our mission and make a meaningful difference in our community.
And lastly, a heartfelt thank-you to our community partners who took time out of their busy schedules to attend — your presence meant so much to us!
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Join us on Sunday, June 1st for our Family Field Day in collaboration with at Tahoe Park! It will be a fun day of food,...
05/21/2025

Join us on Sunday, June 1st for our Family Field Day in collaboration with at Tahoe Park! It will be a fun day of food, games, free resources, and even raffle giveaways!

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Today marks the end of this year’s Black Maternal Health Week, but we should never stop advocating for our Black mothers...
04/18/2025

Today marks the end of this year’s Black Maternal Health Week, but we should never stop advocating for our Black mothers and birthing people! Black Maternal Health Week was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to bring awareness to the inequities Black mothers face. Visit their website to view the various resources they have compiled for Black mothers and birthing people: https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/ #/

For resources in Sacramento, view the last slide!

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Join us TOMORROW for our Spring Application Workshop from 4-5pm in the CCLASS Conference Room! Come learn about the appl...
04/16/2025

Join us TOMORROW for our Spring Application Workshop from 4-5pm in the CCLASS Conference Room! Come learn about the application process as well as tips for the interview. We are so excited to see you there! 📝

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Support Imani by joining us for a fun night at the MU Games Area on April 23rd from 6-11pm! Great opportunity to unwind ...
04/16/2025

Support Imani by joining us for a fun night at the MU Games Area on April 23rd from 6-11pm! Great opportunity to unwind & find community 🎳🤎

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Our Spring Application Cycle has officially opened! 🌸During this cycle, we are looking for volunteers, both general and ...
04/05/2025

Our Spring Application Cycle has officially opened! 🌸

During this cycle, we are looking for volunteers, both general and Spanish interpreters, who are available for in-person commitments over the summer and CANNOT BE seniors graduating in Spring 2025. This year’s spring cycle will close on April 20th at 11:59pm.

We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all potential applicants to attend one information session or office hour to learn more about Imani, our unique committees and specialties, and meet board members.

For more information as well as dates for flyering events, please visit our website at https:// www.imaniclinic.org/how-to-apply-spring or click the link in our bio.

Please direct all questions to undergradrep@gmail.com and DO NOT CALL our clinic phone. And of course, follow for updates and Imani content throughout the application cycle!

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Wrapping up our Black History Month series, we have a recap of our 3rd annual Aspiring Black Physicians Conference! If y...
03/01/2025

Wrapping up our Black History Month series, we have a recap of our 3rd annual Aspiring Black Physicians Conference!

If you weren’t able to attend, be sure to follow us to be up to date on when our next ABPC will be held.

Thank you so much for joining us this month as we highlighted our Black volunteers, alumni, partner organizations, & initiatives we have taken to bridge the gap between the healthcare system and the Black community. Although Black History Month has come to an end, we at Imani pride ourselves in our ability to constantly uplift and support our Black volunteers and community members.

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Imani Clinic volunteers frequently attend CMB Neighbor Program’s weekly programs and gain so much from taking part in pr...
02/28/2025

Imani Clinic volunteers frequently attend CMB Neighbor Program’s weekly programs and gain so much from taking part in providing for the community of Sacramento. We had the amazing opportunity to interview the founder, Jordan, and learn more about what inspires him! Swipe to read & swipe to the end for a peak at some of Neighbor Program’s programs.

More information about CMB Neighbor Program on their website: https://www.neighborprogram.org and on their Instagram page: .neighborprogram

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Our Recruitment & Retention Committee was created in the Fall of 2023 with the purpose of improving and maintaining Blac...
02/27/2025

Our Recruitment & Retention Committee was created in the Fall of 2023 with the purpose of improving and maintaining Black representation within Imani Clinic. With Kyira Todmia and Michelle Esse as the current committee heads, not only has the committee succeeded in doing so, but it has become a safe space for Black volunteers to share ideas and build community. We interviewed a few of the committee’s members about their experiences within the committee. Swipe to read!

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Learn a couple things from our very own Imani alumni, Cyril and Bethiel! They greatly impacted Imani through their time ...
02/25/2025

Learn a couple things from our very own Imani alumni, Cyril and Bethiel! They greatly impacted Imani through their time with us, and as they pursue new endeavors, they so kindly provided current Imani volunteers with advise and words of wisdom. Read about what advice they would give current Black students in Imani, how their involvement contributed to their success, and more!

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