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Coasterners Health Access Foundation

Building pathways to health equity.

Advancing equitable access to healthcare, health education, research, and community support through digital innovation and collaborative programs.

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Coasterners Health Access Foundation Inc. is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 42-2717249). Donations to the U.S. organization are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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Abimbola Adegoke, Founder and Strategic Adviser of Coasterners Health Access Foundation
Our story

Built on lived expertise

Abimbola Adegoke — Founder & Strategic Adviser

Coasterners Health Access Foundation was founded by a health informatics professional with a multidisciplinary background spanning public health, sociology, healthcare informatics, and information technology. That expertise shaped the organization's approach from its inception — grounded in evidence, informed by community, and guided by a deep understanding of how health systems work and where they fall short.

Academic background

  • Doctor of Science, Health Informatics (in progress) — University of Texas Health, Houston, TX. USA
  • Master of Health Sciences, Healthcare Informatics — UT Rio Grande Valley, TX. USA
  • Bachelor of Health Science, Public Health — University of Lethbridge, AB, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science, Sociology — Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Certifications

  • CPHIMSTM — Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems
  • CBAP® — Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • ITIL® — Information Technology Infrastructure Library
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Our areas of focus

The barriers we work to remove

From digital health education to community outreach, our work addresses the real barriers that stand between people and the care they need. Everything we do is grounded in equity, evidence, and the communities we serve.

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Digital health education

Supporting individuals and families in using health technologies and health information effectively.

02

Health informatics & STEM education

Inspiring youth to explore health informatics, digital health, data science, AI, and STEM careers.

03

Health system navigation

Helping individuals access and coordinate care across health and social services.

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Health workforce capacity building

Developing skills, leadership, and workforce readiness for current and future health professionals.

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Community-based programs

Delivering outreach and programs that address barriers to access and inclusion.

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Data, innovation & health equity

Using data, technology, and innovation to advance health equity and improve community outcomes.

Our programs

Four programs, one mission

Advancing health equity through education, community, evidence, and wellbeing.

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Coasterners Ascend

Preparing underserved youth and early-career professionals for careers in digital health, health informatics, STEM, and healthcare.

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02

Coasterners Connect

Community health literacy, digital inclusion, navigation, outreach, and patient education.

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03

Coasterners Research & Insights

Community-based research, program evaluation, health informatics, needs assessments, dashboards, and policy analysis.

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Coasterners Thrive

Healthy living, chronic disease prevention, mental health, maternal and child health, aging, and wellness.

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Research & knowledge mobilization

Evidence that turns into action

We conduct and support applied health research, program evaluation, and knowledge mobilization initiatives that bridge the gap between evidence and action. Our research is community-informed, equity-focused, and designed to generate insights that translate into real-world impact — for the people and systems that need it most.

Applied health research Program evaluation Knowledge mobilization Education & workforce pathways
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Partners

We don't work alone

Advancing health equity takes community organizations, academic institutions, health-sector bodies, and government agencies working together.

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Federal Government of Nigeria

Government partner advancing health equity initiatives in Nigeria.

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Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme (MLW)

Clinical and public health research partner based in Malawi.

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100% of your donation reaches Coasterners — our giving platform charges the foundation no platform or processing fees. You may see an optional tip request at checkout; tips go to Zeffy, the platform, not to Coasterners, and are entirely optional. One-time and monthly gifts are both welcome; monthly giving sustains programs year-round.

$25

Health information materials for one family

$50

A seat in a community health or STEM workshop

$100

A month of navigation support for one household

$250

A full workshop series at one partner site

Giving levels are illustrative of program costs; all gifts support the full mission of Coasterners Health Access Foundation Inc. across Ascend, Connect, Insights, and Thrive.

United States

Tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.

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Canada

Canadian donors may give to the U.S. organization; official Canadian tax receipts are not yet available.

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Coasterners Health Access Foundation Inc. (United States) and Coasterners Health Access Foundation (Canada) are separate legal entities that share this website and a common mission.

Donations on this page are made to Coasterners Health Access Foundation Inc., a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 42-2717249), and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions unless otherwise stated.

Coasterners Health Access Foundation (Canada) has applied for registered charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency and cannot issue Canadian official donation receipts at this time.

Giving questions, answered

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Donations on this page go to Coasterners Health Access Foundation Inc., a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 42-2717249), and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law. You'll receive a receipt by email.

I'm in Canada — can I get a Canadian tax receipt?

Not yet. Coasterners Health Access Foundation (Canada) has applied for registered charity status with the CRA. Until registration is granted, Canadian donors may give to the U.S. organization, but gifts are not deductible in Canada.

How much of my gift reaches the program?

100% of your donation. Our platform, Zeffy, charges Coasterners no platform or processing fees. Zeffy sustains itself through optional tips donors may choose to add at checkout — tips go to Zeffy, not to Coasterners.

Can I direct my gift to a specific program?

Gifts made here support the foundation's full mission across Ascend, Connect, Insights, and Thrive. If you'd like to support one program specifically, use the donate link on that program's page, or note your preference by emailing [email protected].

Can I give monthly?

Yes — monthly giving is the steadiest way to sustain our programs year-round. You can change or cancel a monthly gift anytime.

Get in touch

Let's build something meaningful together

We're always open to conversations that move health equity forward. If you're interested in partnering, collaborating on research, or learning more about what we do, don't hesitate to reach out.

Email[email protected] Phone+1 (866) 642-6008

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Founder & Strategic AdviserAbimbola Adegoke

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Coasterners Health Access Foundation was founded by a health informatics professional with a multidisciplinary background spanning public health, sociology, healthcare informatics, and information technology. That expertise shaped the organization’s approach from its inception, grounded in evidence, informed by community, and guided by a deep understanding of how health systems work and where they fall short, and continues to inform our work through her role as Founder & Strategic Adviser.

Academic Background:

  • Doctor of Science — Health Informatics (In Progress), University of Texas Health, Houston, TX, USA
  • Master of Health Sciences — Healthcare Informatics, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX, USA
  • Bachelor of Health Science — Public Health, The University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
  • Bachelor of Science — Sociology Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Professional Certifications:

  • CPHIMS™ — Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems
  • CBAP® — Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • ITIL® — Information Technology Infrastructure Library
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