Health care access is necessary for human flourishing. This course examines the underlying moral and sociological frameworks on health, access to health care, and the extra-clinical social determinants of health. Alternative national approaches to these topics are examined alongside an introduction to local methods. The course proceeds by integrating philosophy and sociological readings with dialogue with local health care providers. Field trips and plenary lectures allow students to explore the region and synthesize knowledge across disciplines. Capstone projects provide support of local communities and development of the students' sense of social responsibility and civic efficacy. Open only to new first-year students.