The Roots & Wings Foundation: Successful Partnership Built on a Common Mission
The Foundation has been involved in providing medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities in underserved regions in the U.S. and around the world.
The Roots & Wings Foundation has made a significant impact on both the health and wellbeing of marginalized populations in the U.S. and around the world. Through its commitment to addressing health disparities, the Foundation has worked on a variety of initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare, education, and essential resources for underserved communities.
As a steadfast partner in our work, Roots & Wings is strategically aligned with MedShare in their belief that everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of their ability to pay. For families and adults living in poverty, it can be difficult to access the preventive care that they and their children need to lead healthy, productive lives. Therefore, Roots & Wings invests in safety net healthcare, prioritizing preventive care, especially for kids and families, including primary care, family planning, maternal & perinatal care, healthy brain and early childhood development, mental health, oral health, abuse prevention, and suicide prevention.
Domestic Impact
In the United States, the Roots & Wings Foundation has focused primarily on communities facing socio-economic challenges and those with limited access to quality healthcare. Through their support for organizations such as MedShare, they’ve worked diligently to ensure that marginalized populations receive the care they need.
One of the key initiatives having a measurable impact on community health is Roots & Wings’ support for U.S. free and charitable clinics – the backbone of the country’s healthcare safety net. The Foundation’s investment in MedShare has enabled us to help equip clinics across the county with medical supplies and biomedical equipment – saving each clinic funds that can then be redirected to patient care.
The Foundation’s Mobile Health Clinics Initiative is another excellent example of the Foundation’s deep understanding of the needs of the community. These mobile units travel to remote and underserved areas in Wisconsin, where the Foundation is based, bringing healthcare services directly to individuals who have limited access to medical facilities – taking primary care, health screenings, vaccinations, and mental health services to the patient’s doorstep. This initiative has proven to be essential in reducing health disparities, particularly in rural areas and among communities of color who often experience barriers to accessing traditional healthcare settings.
International Impact
Internationally, the Roots & Wings Foundation has been a key player in addressing health inequities in developing nations, particularly in areas where healthcare infrastructure is lacking. One notable initiative is their Global Health Clinics Program, which supports the establishment and operation of free clinics in regions with high rates of poverty and limited access to healthcare. These clinics provide a wide range of services, from maternal and child health care to vaccinations and basic emergency medical treatment. Partnered with MedShare and local organizations to ensure that the clinics are sustainable, the Foundation has been instrumental in bringing in medical supplies, equipment, and volunteer healthcare professionals to ensure that these communities receive quality care.
In partnering with clinics in Central America—specifically in Guatemala and Honduras—they have helped significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes. In these countries, where access to maternal care can be extremely limited, the Foundation’s support has included the provision of prenatal and postnatal care, safe childbirth practices, and education around maternal health. Through this initiative, the Foundation has contributed to a reduction in maternal and infant mortality rates in the regions they serve, providing training to local healthcare providers to improve long-term healthcare delivery.
The Roots & Wings Foundation has also been involved in providing medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities in underserved regions worldwide. In collaboration with organizations like MedShare, they have facilitated the delivery of medical supplies and equipment to regions in Africa and Asia that struggle with insufficient medical resources. By delivering life-saving equipment, such as surgical tools, diagnostic machines, and emergency medical supplies, the Foundation helps enhance the capacity of local healthcare facilities to respond to health crises and improve patient care.
MedShare is incredibly proud of our partnership with the Roots & Wings Foundation, given their commitment to the health and wellbeing of marginalized populations around the world. Their work has not only provided immediate relief to those in need but has also created lasting systems that improve the overall health and wellbeing of communities long-term. The measurable impact of these programs has contributed to better health outcomes, healthier communities, and a stronger foundation for individuals to build brighter futures.
