Protecting Our Most Vulnerable in Times of Change

The healthcare landscape is shifting rapidly—from policy reforms and reduced funding to evolving care delivery models. Many of these shifts pose serious risks for those already struggling to access basic care. Join Jason Larsen, Executive Director of St. Clare Health Mission, for an honest look at how current and anticipated healthcare changes are impacting our community's most vulnerable residents. Drawing from frontline experience with the free clinic, the award-winning Rotary Mobile Clinic and St. Clare's Community Health Worker program, Jason will share real stories of those caught in the gaps, discuss what's at stake locally, and explore practical ways our community can ensure that progress doesn't leave our neighbors behind.  

 Jason Larsen serves as executive director of St. Clare Health Mission, where he leads efforts to transform lives through healthcare access for the community's most vulnerable residents. Since assuming leadership, he has guided the organization through significant expansion: building a thriving Community Health Worker program, forging strategic partnerships with Emplify and Mayo Clinic, and launching the multi-award-winning Rotary Mobile Clinic that brings essential services directly to those who need them most. His approach focuses on sustainable, measurable impact—one client, one staff member, one program at a time—ensuring that growth translates into genuine change for the individuals and families St. Clare serves.