Junior Care Clinic at Berkeley
Pre-Health·Community Service/Nonprofit·Education·Health/Wellness
Junior Care Clinic is a student-run org that brings free health education and screenings to underserved youth in Oakland and Richmond. Members join one of five committees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Public Health, or Women's Health. Each committee visits local elementary and middle schools, community resource fairs, and partner events to run hands-on presentations, conduct screenings, and distribute supplies. Work is split between on-the-ground outreach and behind-the-scenes curriculum development.
ApplicationsFriday, September 4th, AT NOON
120
Approximate students impacted per month (Medical Committee), presenting in two shifts of about 60 students per visit
6-8
Events per semester (Medical Committee)
200
Vision screenings (past semester): more than 200 students screened
100
More than 100 menstrual equity bags donated across 3 resource fairs (Women's Health Committee)
5
Number of committees
Events They Host
Nystrom Elementary School Visits 2025 - 2026
JCC committees visited Nystrom Elementary to deliver hands-on health education to students in grades 1-6, covering first aid, dental hygiene, vision screenings, and public health topics.
Ford Elementary Vision Screenings
Vision Committee conducted vision screenings for students at Ford Elementary in Richmond.
DeJean Middle School Presentations
Dental and Women's Health committees visited two classrooms at DeJean Middle School, covering oral health, tooth anatomy, vaping impacts, energy drink impacts, and topics including friendships, emotional wellbeing, and self-respect.
Lotus Bloom Family Presentations
Medical and Public Health committees presented to parents at Lotus Bloom in Oakland, addressing child health, healthcare misconceptions, and mental health for mothers.
YWCA Know Your Body Day
Joint event with YWCA where Women's Health Committee educated children on puberty, hormones, and navigating healthy relationships.
Community Resource Fairs
Multiple committees participate in resource fairs across the Bay Area, providing vision screenings, dental demonstrations, public health education activities, and distribution of menstrual products and hygiene supplies.
Member Experiences
Professional Panels
During the 2025 -2026 school year we hosted 5 different panel with graduate students and professionals in the healthcare field.
Socials
We have hosted many different socials this year, including baking, picnics, and many others!
Big/Little
We have a large networks of big/littles where we pair our younger students with mentors from our own club.