Omega Leo Medical Explorers is sustained through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and community partners who believe in preparing the next generation of compassionate healthcare professionals. Your support directly contributes to the training, safety, and real-world experiences that define this innovative program.
Students in the program are actively involved in service and emergency response support. To do this safely and effectively, they rely on proper training, equipment, and resources.
Your support helps ensure that students are prepared, confident, and equipped to serve their communities in meaningful ways.
Medical Explorers maintain emergency response bags stocked with essential first-aid supplies. Each kit contains approximately $1,500 worth of materials designed to handle a wide range of situations. And, since we have multiple volunteer obligations some days on the same day, we must have six of these bags to devote to all our crews that my be deployed on the same day.
Students are trained in the proper use of every item they carry, ensuring that equipment is used safely and effectively in real-world scenarios.
The program also maintains its own Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) so they are immediately available when needed during events and service activities. Thes AEDs are typcially over $1,500 each.
You may remember that some Medical Explorers are fully certified EMT-Basics and CPR instructors at professional levels. We're more than just simple first-aid providers. Thus, our crews always have their own AEDs and are prepared to use them. In a similar manner, our crews are flly trained in Stop the Bleed (trauma bleeding) and many are already instructors in this important skill.
We are grateful for the continued support of organizations like Central Texas Lions Clubs, whose contributions have helped provide much of the equipment and supplies used by our students.
We welcome donations of medical supplies and equipment from individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
Examples of accepted items include:
If a donated item cannot be used directly by our program, we work to place it with another organization or individual who can benefit from it.
Donated equipment also supports outreach efforts such as the Sunshine Kids pediatric cancer program. Each year, Medical Explorers provide wheelchairs for children traveling to San Marcos for the Texas Hill Country Adventure.
Any additional equipment beyond program needs is shared with others in the community.
The Medical Explorer program and students are also supported through endowed scholarships at Texas State University that strongly encourage community service and student development. Community service is the first selection criteria for all three of the scholarships available through the Charles and Linda Johnson Endowment.
The “Charles and Linda Johnson Endowed Scholarship” support students in three different ways:
Donations to these scholarships can be made directly through the following web link:
For more information about scholarship contributions or eligibility, please contact: Charles.Johnson@txstate.edu. Details to help applicants for each of the above purposes will be included as they become available. In the meantime, Dr. Johnson will help with information on procedres as best he can.
We welcome partnerships with individuals and organizations who want to make a meaningful impact on student development and community health.
Whether through financial support, equipment donations, or professional involvement, your contribution helps strengthen the program and expand opportunities for students.
To learn more about how you can support Omega Leo Medical Explorers, please contact us directly. We are happy to discuss ways to get involved that align with your interests.
