My view on health is that it is undoubtedly one of the
greatest determinants of one’s quality of life. So much in life is centered
around our health: our jobs, our educations, our relationships, and so much
more. Negative health can break any socioeconomic barrier in its destructive
effect, as no person can be superior to bad health. Any possible efforts toward
preserving or improving personal health should be made, so that we can live
with the highest quality of life attainable.
I know that my role at Crossroad is vital for those reasons.
Helping these underserved members of our community regain health is absolutely
massive to rebuilding the community. While scheduling referrals seems like such
a simple task on the surface level, it really is so much deeper than it
appears. Without knowing it, your decision to enter their life and help them
set something up that could have simply been ignored otherwise can affect so
much. These people may not have the time, resources, or ability to set up their
own appointments, and while it seems that we only make a few calls, there
really is so much more.
The interest they show when you offer to help. The gratitude
shown when you’ve let them know you’ve accomplished your task. The warmth shown
when you’ve actually treated them as a person in a world where so many are
simply a number. The feeling of satisfaction knowing you’ve improved a life,
even if in the slightest way. All of these are not necessarily explicitly
advertised, but certainly no less valuable than anything else to take away from
being a VIP.
There’s so much that separates us in this world, and I
certainly can’t claim to fully understand the lives of those I’m serving. But
this shared element of humanism in this fleeting interaction makes it all worth
it.
My role as a Crossroad VIP is valuable to me for those
reasons and so many more. The human element, the widening of perspectives, the
deeper understanding of the healthcare system, the teamwork needed, and just
the feeling of making a difference in this world are all tremendously important
to me. I’ve loved my time working here so far and can’t wait to keep
experiencing all this role has to offer.
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