Beyond Barriers Campaign
Patient Stories
Olufunke’s Story
“Are you okay?” Three simple words, yet they held the power to change Olufunke’s life and the lives of her children forever. Immigrating to the United States from Nigeria, Olufunke faced a sea of challenges, from not being able to access food for herself or her children to living in an abusive environment—until one day, her child’s medical emergency brought her to Eskenazi Health Center Pecar and Dr. Reinoso.
CAMPAIGN PILLARS
Through three distinct and fundamental pillars, the Beyond Barriers campaign is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to care that our neighbors in Indianapolis disproportionately face every single day. These pillars are Health Care, Mental Health Care and Food as Medicine.
Health Equity Zones
Health Equity Zones are designated geographic areas where Eskenazi Health and community partners will work together to build healthy neighborhoods, address long-term social determinants of health, increase life expectancy and improve well-being across Indianapolis.
The Beyond Barriers campaign is not just a financial investment. It is a philanthropic movement that Eskenazi Health cannot navigate alone. The expertise and engagement of community partners is absolutely essential to break down the systemic barriers that exist and to create a better future for all of Indianapolis for generations to come.
