Where compassion meets community action.
OUR STORY
The Safahla Foundation was born from a commitment to extend the compassionate, physician-informed care that defines Safahla Medical beyond the clinic walls.
Our founder recognized a growing need among women and underserved populations—gaps in health literacy, limited access to preventative resources, and financial barriers that too often delay critical care.
The Foundation responds to these challenges through community-based education, financial assistance, and advocacy initiatives designed to help women take charge of their health and future.
Each program is guided by the belief that wellness begins with knowledge, access, and empowerment.
Our Mission
To empower women and medically underserved communities in the Southern Tier of New York by expanding access to integrative health education and preventative wellness resources.
We leverage compassionate, physician-informed expertise to foster health literacy, self-advocacy, and long-term resilience within our community.
A future where every woman—regardless of income, circumstance, or background—has the knowledge, confidence, and access needed to achieve lifelong wellness.
Our Vision
Our Programmatic Goals
Resilience & Wellness Educational Platform
A 12-month series of virtual and
in-person workshops designed to
address health literacy gaps in the community.
Topics include: menopause management, hormone balance, preventative skin health, and nutrition for healing.
Goal: Reach at least 500 unique participants within the first 18 months.
Resilience Access Fund
A financial mitigation initiative that offers micro-subsidies to low-income community members who need support for essential diagnostics, pre-screening labs, or transportation to appointments.
Goal: Provide 50 micro-subsidies (valued at $250–$500 each) in the first year..
Patient Self-Advocacy Training
A structured workshop module that helps women learn to navigate the healthcare system—researching specialists, understanding billing, preparing questions for doctor visits, and clearly articulating health goals.
Goal: Integrate the self-advocacy module into at least 75% of all wellness workshops and collect participant feedback on its effectiveness.
Looking Ahead
Over the next two years, Safahla Foundation will continue to build partnerships, expand outreach programs, and deepen our impact in the Southern Tier.
Our goal is not only to provide care—but to create a movement of wellness, knowledge, and empowerment that transforms generations.