AccessOC Southern California

AccessOC Southern California is a non-profit organization based in Santa Ana, California. With a team of three employees, they focus on providing essential medical care to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Orange County. The organization's mission is to bridge the healthcare gap for those who lack access to affordable medical services. AccessOC's flagship program is the Outpatient Surgery Program, which offers free low-risk outpatient surgeries to low-income, uninsured patients. This program utilizes a two-pronged approach: dedicated "Surgery Saturdays" where volunteer medical professionals provide services to multiple patients in a single day, and integration with existing hospital patient schedules. Five hospitals, including Hoag Memorial, Kaiser Permanente, Mission Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, and St. Jude Medical Center, participate in the program, alongside over 500 volunteer physicians, nurses, and staff. Beyond surgeries, AccessOC also collaborates with eye care surgery centers such as Harvard Eye and NVision to expand the scope of its services. The organization's dedication to providing quality medical care has resulted in over 400 free surgical services valued at over $5 million, enabling patients to regain their health and lead productive lives. For more information about AccessOC Southern California and its programs, visit their website at accessoc.org.