The Tempe Elementary Clinic offers healthcare from pediatrics to geriatrics 2 days a week for the Tempe Elementary Community. Supervising doctors and residents oversee 3rd and 4th year students from Sonoran University’s College of Naturopathic Medicine providing wellness exams with preventative screenings and individualized patient care to address the most pressing needs of this diverse community.
Appointments, supplements, lab tests, imaging, and other remedies are provided at no cost to patients thanks to generous donations from community members and organizations through Sage Foundation for Health. Naturopathic healthcare is about collaboration, whether with the patient, another allied health professional, or a vital community resource.
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The Tempe Elementary Clinic was created to help expand access to healthcare for students, families, and staff within the Tempe Elementary School District community. Access to preventive healthcare can play an important role in supporting academic success, family wellbeing, and long-term health outcomes.
Many patients face challenges such as limited access to healthcare services, transportation barriers, financial constraints, or difficulty finding providers who can address their individual health needs. Through free healthcare services, the clinic helps families receive care close to home in a supportive and welcoming environment.
The Tempe Elementary Clinic also serves as a valuable educational environment for students from Sonoran University’s College of Naturopathic Medicine. Under the supervision of licensed faculty physicians, student clinicians gain hands-on experience serving diverse patient populations while developing the skills necessary to become effective healthcare providers.
This partnership benefits both patients and students by expanding access to care while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals committed to serving their communities.
Naturopathic doctors identify the underlying cause of a condition and combine the best of conventional medicine and naturopathic therapies to help achieve optimal health. This occurs by helping the patient move toward positive lifestyle changes. Naturopathic medicine is on the forefront of treating chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as, non-narcotic pain management.
