Hakim is an Ethiopian client of IRCO in his fifties who has lived in the US for many years and is uninsured. He is one of the seniors who attend the senior workshops and lunch sessions at Africa House every Thursday. In April of 2009, he attended the Africa House health education workshop on hepatitis B and HIV. After the workshop, Hakim asked about getting general screening for an evaluation of his health. Mohamed, the community health educator, referred him to a low cost community clinic in downtown Portland where he received a physical and now gets help from the clinic. He later came back to Africa House to follow up with Mohamed on how it was important for him to get screened and know his status. He showed appreciation for the existence of the program at Africa House and stated that is crucial for the African community in Oregon. He also promised to inform the rest of community members about the program and services offered by the health program at Africa House.
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