How does OSF primarily engage with local communities?

OSF primarily engages with local communities through outreach programs and wellness events, which are specifically designed to promote health awareness and education. These initiatives often include free health screenings, educational workshops, and various community events that encourage individuals to take proactive steps towards their health. By focusing on wellness and education, OSF fosters relationships with community members, addresses local health issues, and provides resources to improve overall health within the community. This approach emphasizes preventative care and community health rather than solely clinical or research-focused methods.

In contrast, although medical research and partnerships with local businesses can contribute to community engagement, they do not directly involve community members in the same impactful way as outreach programs do. Free hospital consultations may provide immediate assistance, but they do not encompass the broader, ongoing engagement that wellness events and outreach programs promote.