Touro University California
Touro University California was established in San Francisco 1997, moving to Vallejo’s Mare Island two years later. The non-profit University founded under Jewish auspices confers degrees in graduate studies, including education, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, nursing, and public health. In addition, the students and staff contribute greatly to the health and well-being in the community.
Through an array of programs, such as the Student-Run Free Clinic, the Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program, and the Berkeley Suitcase Clinic, the students give back to the community and volunteer countless hours towards the betterment of those in need.
All of these programs help to build a relationship between the people in the community and Touro University. The students benefit from the development of their clinical skills and experience through their direct contact with the public. The University hosts an annual Teen Life Conference, for example, to educate local high school students on pathways for entering a wide range of healthcare careers. Additionally, students gain insight into their own health via information booths, lectures, health screenings, and other activities. These programs, along with others throughout the years, have directly impacted thousands of lives in the area and have given valuable experience to the students at Touro to help make them transformative health care providers, educators, and public health practitioners.
1310 Club Dr. (Mare Island), Vallejo, CA, 94592
(707) 638-5272
http://tu.edu/
