underserved
adjective
un·der·served
ˌən-dər-ˈsərvd 
: provided with inadequate service
… they then went on to practice among patients who had been previously underserved.—
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Her work is centered around creating greater access to mental health care for Black people and other underserved communities, a more inclusive health care system and healing racial trauma.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
In exchange, the doctors agree to work in underserved areas for at least three years.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
According to a GoFundMe linked through Thomas' social media accounts tracking and promoting his walk, the trek from coast-to-coast is aiming to raise $200,000 for underserved kids.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Proceeds from the event will go toward the Firework Foundation, an organization co-founded by Perry and Lerche which is dedicated to empowering children from underserved communities through arts programs and various initiatives, according to a press release.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
In exchange, the doctors agree to work in underserved areas for at least three years.
—CNN Money, 1 May 2026
According to a GoFundMe linked through Thomas' social media accounts tracking and promoting his walk, the trek from coast-to-coast is aiming to raise $200,000 for underserved kids.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Proceeds from the event will go toward the Firework Foundation, an organization co-founded by Perry and Lerche which is dedicated to empowering children from underserved communities through arts programs and various initiatives, according to a press release.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Underserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underserved. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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