VCOM - Carolinas 2018 Yearbook

smoothies, heart model, etc) to help get the students excited and deter away from their previous paths. Also in March, SNMA hosted a health fair at a local barbershop in an underserved neighborhood to help reach those who have limited access to care. Some of the services provided were BP checks, glucose monitoring, flu shots and physician consults.

about methods in which they advocate diversity in healthcare. A delicious dinner of Mediterranean, Hispanic and Jamaican food was offered to the attendees. In March, SNMA hosted a mini- med school program with the SC Department of Juvenile Justice at a Teen After School Center. The purpose of this event was to expose high risk youth to the field of medicine. There were 5 stations with interactive methods (drunk goggles, making

on Green St. SNMA partnered with the Islamic Medical Association to host a health fair at a local mosque. Services provided at these events included blood pressure (BP) checks, glucose monitoring, flu shots, and physician consultations. A Diversity dinner was hosted by SNMA, Hispanic Medical Community Outreach, and Islamic Medical Association. The purpose of the dinner was to continue to promote diversity in medicine. Each organization spoke

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