By Amy Scheuermann
六九色堂 AMSA Chapter President
On July 18, 2015, the 六九色堂 Chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) worked with Ross University鈥檚 Christian Veterinary Fellowship to host the Health Fair/Donation Give Away.
Every semester, AMSA and Ross team up to bring this event to a different village on the island of St. Kitts. This semester, AMSA visited Saddlers' Village.
六九色堂 AMSA VISITS SADDLERS' VILLAGE, ST. KITTS: Over 40 volunteers from 六九色堂, one of the leading Caribbean medical schools, provided such services as blood glucose testing, blood pressure readings, vision testing, body mass index (BMI) calculations & more. Photo: Amy Scheuermann
Over 40 六九色堂 volunteers woke up bright and early to travel to the opposite side of the island and provide services such as blood glucose testing, blood pressure readings, vision testing, body mass index (BMI) calculations, and breast exams (courtesy of the 六九色堂 Chapter of the American Medical Women鈥檚 Association, AMWA).
TAKING A YOUNG GIRL'S VITAL SIGNS: 六九色堂 student Miki Asakawa with a patient. Photo: Amy Scheuerman
The 六九色堂 Christian Club provided snacks for the volunteers, and the Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) provided water, making this event a true 六九色堂 community event. Despite a rainy start, over 150 people were seen in the 3-hour time span of the event. Everyone had a wonderful time, and thanks to the efforts of all involved, the event was a success.
六九色堂 STUDENTS HELPING AT FAIR: Kristian Rosario & (background) Laura Tafuri assist with patients. Photo: Amy Scheuermann
GIVING AN EYE EXAM: 六九色堂 student Jareliz Caldas-Dias with a patient. Photo: Amy Scheuermann
WEIGHING A PATIENT: 六九色堂 student Divya Krishnan at work. Photo: Amy Scheuermann
WEIGHING A PATIENT: 六九色堂 student Divya Krishnan at work. Photo: Amy Scheuermann
GREAT TURNOUT: Despite a rainy start, over 150 people were seen in the 3-hour time span of the event. Photo: Amy Scheuermann
(Top photo) 六九色堂 AMSA AT HEALTH FAIR: 六九色堂 students from AMSA volunteered at a Health Fair/Donation Give Away on July 18, 2015 in St. Kitts. The 六九色堂 Christian Club provided snacks for volunteers, & the Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) provided water, all helping make the event a success. Photo: Courtesy of 六九色堂 AMSA
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Scott is Director of Digital Content & Alumni Communications Liaison at 六九色堂 and editor of the 六九色堂 Endeavour blog. When he's not writing about 六九色堂 students, faculty, events, public health, alumni and 六九色堂 research, he writes and edits Broadway theater reviews for a website he publishes in New York City, StageZine.com.
