Securing Equitable Healthcare Access Together
SEHAT is a 501c3 youth-led nonprofit organization advancing health equity through education, technology, community partnerships, and advocacy in Wisconsin and across the United States.
We envision a future where every individual has equitable access to healthcare, regardless of income, geography, language, culture, or circumstance.
Timely and affordable healthcare is essential for achieving the best possible health outcomes. Yet millions of Americans face barriers that prevent them from receiving needed care. These barriers include poverty, lack of medical insurance, reliable transportation access, and language and cultural barriers.
Healthcare Barriers by the Numbers
United States
27.1 million
Individuals without health insurance
United States Census Bureau 2024
36%
Households with medical debt
United States Census Bureau 2024
14 million
Individuals without reliable transportation for medical appointments
CDC 2024
Wisconsin
~300,000
Individuals without health insurance
Wisconsin Dept. of Health 2021
10%
Residents avoided healthcare due to affordability during last five years
Wisconsin Dept. of Health 2026
31%
Rural population lacking reliable transportation
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation 2024
La Crosse County - Wisconsin
~9000
Individuals without health insurance
2024 La Crosse County Health Assessment
12.4%
Residents living below poverty line
2024 La Crosse County Health Assessment
5.5%
Population speaks languages other than English
2024 La Crosse County Health Assessment
We Believe
Access to healthcare begins with awareness of the resources, services, and support systems available in the community.
Innovative technology can reduce barriers and expand access to healthcare for all.
Meaningful change occurs when communities and organizations partner to address healthcare inequities together.
Our Impact
150+
Community members reached through health equity and health resources seminars
160+
ApolloHealth mobile app downloads
$3000+
Raised through community fundraising
3000+
Individuals reached through website and social media
$2600
Donated to local healthcare organizations and school districts to support health equity efforts
10+
Community organizations partnerships and outreach initiatives across Wisconsin
SEHAT is a member of Rise to Health: A National Coalition for Equity in Health Care that brings together individuals and organizations to transform health care through coordinated and collective action.