Impact Updates and News

Building a Bridge of Care to Southern California
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Building a Bridge of Care to Southern California

With this delivery, MedCycle Network officially launches its Southern California program, deepening our commitment to ensure that resources go to patient care. Venice Family Clinic, rooted in equity and compassion, opens its doors to more than 45,000 Angelenos each year—offering medical, dental, mental health, and supportive services regardless of income or insurance status.

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Time to Strengthen Local Health Ecosystems in California
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Time to Strengthen Local Health Ecosystems in California

The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco is hosting leaders from MedCycle Network and our partner organizations UCSF Health, Clinic by the Bay, and Every.org for a conversation about Strengthening Local Health Ecosystems in California on Thursday, July 31st doors open at 5:30pm, for tickets to attend in person or by livestream, click here.

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A Year of Turning Medical Surplus into Health Access:  MedCycle Network’s First Anniversary
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

A Year of Turning Medical Surplus into Health Access:  MedCycle Network’s First Anniversary

On July 11, 2024, MedCycle Network launched with a vision to transform medical surplus into health access for neighbors who need it most.  Today, we’re proud to share that, in our first year, over $1.6 million in high-quality surplus medical supplies have found a new purpose, serving uninsured and under-resourced communities.This is more than a number, it’s priceless moments of relief, safety, and care made possible by the generosity of our hospital partners, the dedication of clinic leaders, and the trust of our supporters, thank you!

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Ravenswood Family Health Network
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Ravenswood Family Health Network

This month, we celebrated a meaningful milestone with Ravenswood Family Health Network—a trusted community clinic serving East Palo Alto and beyond for over 20 years. For the first time, a clinic partner played both roles in our model: receiving donated, urgently needed supplies and donating surplus items for redistribution. This full-circle partnership illustrates the power of local action, with neighbors helping neighbors—across town and across clinic doors.

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Hyperlocal: Dock to Dock, Neighbor to Neighbor
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Hyperlocal: Dock to Dock, Neighbor to Neighbor

MedCycle Network’s new Dock to Dock initiative—a hyperlocal distribution model that reduces delivery times, decreases environmental impact, and puts essential medical supplies into the hands of care providers faster.

On Friday, June 13, MedCycle Network picked up 14 pallets of surplus medical supplies from MarinHealth and, within hours, delivered them directly as donations to three local clinics: Marin Community Clinics, Ritter Center, and Roots Community Health.

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Peninsula Healthcare Connections Made
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Peninsula Healthcare Connections Made

Peninsula Healthcare Connection (PHC), located in downtown Palo Alto, offers integrated healthcare and case management to adults experiencing homelessness or facing extreme financial hardship. MedCycle Network proudly delivered a much-needed donation of surplus medical supplies—gloves, exam table paper, and other essential items—directly to PHC’s front door.

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Transforming Care Through Collaboration:  MedCycle Network & San Francisco Free Clinic
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Transforming Care Through Collaboration:  MedCycle Network & San Francisco Free Clinic

MedCycle Network joined forces with San Francisco Free Clinic in a collaboration destined to amplify the clinic’s already profound impact. MedCycle Network’s delivery of crucial surplus medical supplies—including gloves, exam paper, and other items—immediately eased the clinic’s financial burdens, freeing essential resources for direct patient care.

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A Delivery That Makes a Difference:                    MedCycle Network Supports Clinic by the Bay
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

A Delivery That Makes a Difference: MedCycle Network Supports Clinic by the Bay

MedCycle Network formed an impactful new partnership with Clinic by the Bay to redirect high-quality medical surplus supplies from local hospitals directly to clinics serving the community. This partnership quickly translated into a meaningful, tangible delivery that significantly boosted the clinic’s ability to provide care.

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Bringing Healthcare to the Streets:             MedCycle Network & Oakland STOMP
Eric Talbert Eric Talbert

Bringing Healthcare to the Streets:  MedCycle Network & Oakland STOMP

MedCycle Network proudly partnered with Oakland STOMP, delivering a transformative shipment of  high-quality surplus medical supplies to support their vital outreach. This inaugural delivery included crucial items such as braces, walkers, and specialized wound care products, equipping the STOMP team to address a wide range of immediate health needs for Oakland’s unhoused residents.

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