Key: COM: Morsani College of Medicine MD student COM Grad: Morsani College of Medicine masters and doctoral students

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1 Summary Report of Accomplishments and Projects Sponsored/Promoted by the USF Health Service Corps January 1 through June 30, 2013 Prepared by Ellen Kent, MPH, CPH, Coordinator for USF Health Service Corps Key: COM: Morsani College of Medicine MD student COM Grad: Morsani College of Medicine masters and doctoral students CON: College of Nursing student COPH Grad: College of Public Health graduate student DPT: School of Physical Therapy student COPH UG: College of Public Health undergraduate student COP: College of Pharmacy student UG: Undergraduate, pre-health professional student Description of health screenings: Blood pressure (BP); Blood cholesterol (BC); Blood sugar (BS); Body Mass Index (BMI) NOTES: For those events and projects which are sponsored by the USF Health Service Corps, Ellen Kent, MPH, CPH, Coordinator for USF Health Service Corps, is responsible for pre-event planning and coordination with student volunteers and university/community partners. Mrs. Kent participates in many of the service projects with the students. Mrs. Kent also communicates with student volunteers and university/community leaders following all Service Corps events to review outcomes and discuss potential for future improvements. For those events which are promoted by the Service Corps and organized/led by other university departments or community agencies or student organizations, Mrs. Kent is responsible for ensuring that: (a) accurate information is listed on the Service Corps Events and Projects website and (b) collecting/recording accurate data pertaining to USF Health student involvement. This report is based on events listed in: Spring 2013 Service Opportunities. See also Spring Semester 2013 Photos. I. Health Fairs, Screenings and Immunization Events (see also USF Health Service Corps Health Fair Policies and Procedures and Student Advisory Committee) Thursday, January 31 st, 5:30 pm 8:00 pm. Health fair for the race track employees at Tampa Bay Downs, Oldsmar. Clinical activities: Trained USF medical and nursing students assisted with blood pressure (BP), blood sugar (BS) and blood cholesterol (BC) screenings and health education for adults, as well as administering flu shots. Clinical supervision provided by Catholic Mobile Medical Services (affiliate COM faculty). 21 adults were screened for BS and BP, 14 adults participated in BC screenings and 15 adults received flu shots. Persons with abnormal (elevated) results: 3 Number/demographics of community participants: 21 adults, primarily Hispanic males. Trained DPT students assisted with physical therapy assessments and clinical supervision provided by 5 School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) faculty. Number of clinical student volunteers: 7 COM, 1 CON, 29 DPT Non-clinical activities: COP students provided medication safety, food safety & poison prevention education for adults. 1 COPH undergrad student and 1 premed undergraduate served as bilingual translators. Number of non-clinical student volunteers: 6 COP, 1 COPH UG, 1 premed UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for providing bilingual educational materials and coordination with SPTRS faculty, student volunteers and community partner (Catholic Mobile Medical Services (CMMS). Ellen Kent participated in event. See photos at Tampa Bay Downs Health Fair. Sunday, February 3 rd, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Health Fair at Manatee Villages in Ruskin. Clinical activities: Trained USF medical students assisted with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. Clinical supervision provided by Catholic Mobile Medical Services (affiliate COM faculty). Number/demographics of community participants for adult screenings: 26 Hispanic males and females. Persons with abnormal (elevated) results: 4 Number of clinical student volunteers: 8 COM Non-clinical activities: College of Pharmacy students provided medication safety, food safety & poison prevention education for adults (in Spanish) and children (in English). College of Public Health and undergrad students assisted with translating and led the passport to safety activities for ~ 30 children. St. Joseph s Children s Hospital (SJCH) loaned the Passport to Safety supplies. Number of non-clinical student volunteers: 6 COP, 3 COPH UG, 1 COPH grad, 2 other UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for providing educational materials and coordination with student volunteers and community partners (Catholic Mobile Medical Services (CMMS) and St. Joseph s Children s Hospital Child Advocacy Department. See photos at: Manatee Villages Health Fair.

2 Saturday March 2 nd, 8:30 am 1:00 pm. Hispanic Health Fair in Plant City Clinical activities: Trained USF medical and nursing students assisted with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for adults. Clinical supervision provided by Catholic Mobile Medical Services (CMMS) (affiliate COM faculty). Number/demographics of community participants for adult screenings: 10 Hispanic males and females. Persons with abnormal (elevated) results: 2 Number of clinical student volunteers: 3 COM, 3 CON. Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (CMMS). Saturday, March 9 th, 9:30 am 2:30 pm. The Men's Health Forum presented by the Florida Prostate Cancer Network at USF Marshall Center. Clinical activities: Trained USF Medical and nursing students assisted with blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol screenings and patient education for adults. Clinical supervision provided by USF Health (CON) clinical faculty. Number/demographics of community participants for adult screenings: 109 men Number of clinical student volunteers: 4 CON, 1 COM Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partners (TGH provided the clinical supplies and health fair organized by Moffitt Cancer Center) Saturday, March 9 th & Saturday April 6 th, 9 am- 1 pm, Blood pressure screenings and health education at Wal-Mart. Clinical activities: Trained USF Pharmacy students assisted with blood pressure screenings and patient education for adults and College of Pharmacy faculty provided clinical supervision at local WalMart pharmacies. March 9 th : Number of clinical volunteers: 13 COP students & 2 COP faculty supervisors A total of 29 adults were screened; 15 had elevated BP results. A total of 36 adults received health education counseling services by COP students and faculty. April 6th: Number of clinical volunteers: 11 COP students and 2 COP faculty supervisors A total of 43 patients received BP screenings and 9 had elevated BP results. Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for providing educational materials to COP student leaders. Friday, March 22 nd, 8:00 am 3:00 pm. Women s Health Fair at San Jose Mission in Dover Clinical activities: Trained students in the CON Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner program assisted with women s health examinations, under clinical supervision of USF CON faculty Number/demographics of community participants for adult screenings: 13 Hispanic women. Women with abnormal pap test results: 1 Number of clinical volunteers: 7 CON graduate students. Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (CMMS). Saturday, April 6 th, 11:30 am 4:00 pm. Tampa Bay Burmese Council Health Fair and Festival in Temple Terrace Clinical activities: Trained USF Medical and nursing students assisted with blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol screenings and patient education for adults. Clinical supervision provided by USF Health (CON) clinical faculty and clinical supplies provided by Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Number/demographics of community participants for adult screenings: 55 adults, primarily from the Burmese community Persons with abnormal (elevated) results: 3-4 low BP s and elevated BS s Number of clinical student volunteers: 14 COM, 8 CON Non-clinical activities: Fitness and safety education activities for ~40 children, using the SJCH Passport to safety supplies. Number of non-clinical student volunteers: 3 COP, 2 COPH UG, 4 COPH grad, 4 UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers, CON faculty supervisor and community partners (TGH, SJCH, Tampa Bay Burmese Council, Hillsborough County Health Department and Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force). See photos at: BurmeseHealthFair Thursday, April 11 th. Special health screening event sponsored by Florida Hospital Tampa and USF Health Service Corps, in conjunction with ABC News Channel 28 Taking Action for your Health series. See flyer for details. Clinical activities: Trained USF medical and nursing students assisted with health screenings and health assessments for adults, with clinical supervision provided by USF Health CON clinical faculty and Pepin Heart Institute physicians. Number/demographics of community participants for adult screenings: 213 adults, all ethnicities represented, primarily Caucasian females. Number of clinical volunteers: 9 CON and 3 COM students and 2 CON faculty. Non-clinical activities: COPH and other USF Health students assisted with meet and greet and registration Number of non-clinical student volunteers: 5 COM grad, 2 COPH UG, 2 COPH grad, 20 UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers, CON faculty supervisor and community partner (Florida Hospital Tampa). Ellen Kent visited event with students. See photos at: FloridaHospitalScreenings

3 Thursday, May 16 th 9:30 am 1:30 pm American Heart Association s Go Red for Women Luncheon. Clinical activities: Trained USF Medical and nursing students assisted with blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol screenings and patient education for adults. Clinical supervision provided by USF Health (CON) clinical faculty. Supplies provided by Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Number/demographics of community participants: 65 adult females (primarily Caucasian) Number of clinical student volunteers: 8 CON, 1 COM Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers, CON faculty supervisor and community partners. II. Health Clinics for Medically Underserved Populations (primarily clinical volunteer opportunities, with some opportunities for students in non-clinical programs to serve as interpreters) Catholic Mobile Medical Services ( Weekly primary care clinic at San José Mission in Dover, Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m. and the first Friday of the month from 3-7 p.m. The majority of the adults who seek care at this clinic are Spanish speakers. Clinical component: Bilingual medical and nursing students learn about primary care through shadowing and assisting residents and volunteer physicians - there is room for two Spanish speaking clinical (COM or CON) students at a time. Throughout the semester, there were 2 COM volunteers almost every week, with a core group of 8-10 volunteers from the OB-GYN interest group. Students were able to volunteer 8 weeks during the spring semester. Red Crescent Clinic ( Clinical component: USF COM students can gain clinical experience at the Red Crescent Clinic on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Trained USF medical student volunteers assist with blood pressure measurements, taking histories, and other clinical activities. Approximately 5 students volunteered every week. Primary Sector Medicine Program (PSMP): Judeo Christian Health Clinic (JCHC) and Brandon Outreach Clinic (BOC) Clinical component: During the academic year (August April), second, third and fourth year medical students are assigned to JCHC (on Monday and Wednesday afternoons) and BOC (on Thursday mornings) as part of their Doctoring Clinical Experience (DCE), third year clerkship, and family medicine electives, respectively. Throughout the entire year, second, third and fourth year medical students can volunteer at JCHC at the monthly USF clinic on the second Wednesday evening of each month. Rising 2 nd year medical students volunteer at these clinics during their May July summer break. MCOM students volunteered at the PSMP clinics between Jan June during 31 different four hour clinic sessions, for a total of 124 hours, and the majority of these volunteer hours were earned during the summer break. Non-clinical component: Bilingual USF Health and pre-health professional students can volunteer as interpreters at the JCHC throughout the entire year on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and the monthly Wednesday evening clinic. 12 different students served as volunteer interpreters between January June, for a total of 212 volunteer hours. Two students were first year medical students, the other 10 students were premedical students. The BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic (BRIDGE stands for Building Relationships and Initiatives Dedicated to Gaining Equality - is a student-run free clinic held every Tuesday evening at USF Morsani Center. Clinical component: Medical, physical therapy and pharmacy students volunteered on a regular basis, under clinical supervision of USF attending physicians, physical therapists and pharmacists. Non-clinical component: Each week, 2-4 bilingual USF Health and pre-health professional students assisted as interpreters and 1-2 COPH students assisted with the HIV screening program. III. One Day Special Events (non-clinical volunteer opportunities) Sunday, January 13 th. Special Event for Special Kids at Shriners Hospital! Description of service activities: USF Health students assisted with registration, arts and crafts activities, sports games and serving refreshments during a party with college football players participating in the annual East-West Shrine Games. Number/Demographics of community participants: 250 children and adults Number of student volunteers: 2 UG, 1 DPT, 8 CON, 10 COM, 1 COP, 6 COPH UG, 6 COPH grad, 3 COM grad Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Shriners Hospital). See photos at: Shriners Party January 2013 Saturday, January 19 th, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. Paint the Town and Clean up Event in the University Area Community. Description of service activities: USF Health Service Corps volunteers contributed to a beautification/clean-up/spruce up project in the University area community. Number of student volunteers: 3 COPH UG, 4 COPH grad, 1 post doc, 1 COM grad, 1 CON, 1 premed UG. Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (University Area Community Development Center).

4 Thursday, January 24 th. The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County s 2013 Homeless Count. Description of service activities: All students completed a one hour information and training led by a Homeless Coalition expert pertaining to the homeless count and safety considerations. The majority of students participated in the homeless count on Thursday, January 24 th, in which they conducted a brief interview with homeless people they encountered and recorded answers on a survey. 2 students also contributed to post event data entry. Number of student volunteers: 8 UG, 11 COPH grad, 6 COPH UG, 5 COM, 2 CON, 1 COP, 1 COM grad. Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers, Honors College professor and community partner (The Homeless Coalition) Sunday, January 27 th, 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm. Sprucing up the Health Clinic for Race Track Workers - Tampa Bay Downs Description of service activities: students painted the wooden deck outside the clinic. Number of student volunteers: 1 COPH grad, 1 COPH UG, 1 UG education major, 3 premed UG, 1 COM Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Catholic Mobile Medical Services, which operates the clinic). Sunday, February 10 th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Love a Senior Afternoon at Weinberg Village! Description of service activities: USF Health students helped the seniors with making Challah and musical memory games Number/Demographics of community participants: ~ 20 senior citizens residing at Weinberg Village. Number of student volunteers: 6 COM, 2 COPH UG, 1 UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student leaders and community partner (Weinberg Village). See photos at: Weinberg Village Sunday, February 10 th - Monday, February 11 th. Interactive Activity Stations for a Move to Learn! Adapting Physical Activities Workshop for Students with Sensory & Multiple Challenges at All People s Life Center in Temple Terrace. Description of service activities: Students assisted with the interactive activity stations for children. Number of student volunteers: 2 DPT on Sunday, Feb. 10 th and 1 COPH UG student on Monday, February 11 th. Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partners (All People s Life Center & Florida Outreach Project (FOP) for Children and Young Adults who are Deaf-Blind) Tuesday, February 12 th, 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm. Valentine s Day Party at the Spring ( Description of service activities: USF Health students helped children residing at The Spring to create Valentine s Day arts and crafts projects. Students also led a brief hand washing lesson and helped the children decorate cookies. Number/Demographics of community participants: 15 children Number of student volunteers: 2 UG, 6 COPH UG, 2 COPH grad,1 COM Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (the Spring) Saturday, March 2 nd, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. USF College of Education Learning is Wonder-bull Children s Festival. Description of service activities: This year, our USF Health Service Corps area included two stations: (1) Keep It Clean/This Is Public Health station to teach children about the importance of hand washing to prevent transmission of germs (2) Prevent Poisonings station. Number and demographics of community participants: ~70 children and adults Number of student volunteers: 1 COPH, 1 UG, 5 COP Pre-Event: Ellen Kent provided educational materials and responsible for coordination with student volunteers and university partner (College of Education) Bring Some Smiles to Kids at Shriners during your Spring Break! March 6 th and March 13 th, 1-2 pm both days. Description of service activities: Students led Shriners pediatric patients in arts and crafts activities. Number of student volunteers: March 6 th : 1 COM, 1 COPH UG, 1 COM grad. March 13 th : 3 COPH UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Shriners Hospital) Friday, March 8 th, 3:00-5:00 pm. Gardening Project for Kings Kids Academy of Health Sciences Description of service activities: Students helped children make their own mini vegetable gardens. Number/Demographics of community participants: ~ 20 children in the Kings Kids Academy after school program. Number of student volunteers: 1 UG, 1 COPH grad, 2 COPH UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Kings Kids Academy of Health Sciences) and purchasing gardening supplies. See photos at: nutritious gardening project

5 Monday, March 11 th, 4:30-7:00 pm. A Spring Break Service Special: Soccer, Safety & Success Sports Clinic with Farmworkers Self Help (FSH) Description of service activities: USF Health student volunteers led boys in their weekly soccer camp Number/Demographics of community participants: 15 Hispanic male youth and one Hispanic coach Number of student volunteers: 2 COPH grad, 1 COM, 1 UG and 2 friends of students Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Farmworkers Self Help) Wednesday, March 13 th, 4:30-7:00 pm. A Spring Break Service Special: A Self-Esteem and Success Session for Girls at Farmworkers Self Help (FSH) Description of service activities: USF Health students led the girls in a discussion of body image and success in school, helped the girls make gift bags with donated hygiene items, and enjoyed a cookout with the girls. Number/demographics of community participants: ~ 10 Hispanic girls Number of student volunteers: 1 COPH grad, 1 COPH UG, 2 COM Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Farmworkers Self Help). See photos at: Self Esteem Workshop. Saturday, March 23 rd, 9:00 am 4:00 pm. Tampa Children s Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds Description of service activities: Students assisted St. Joseph s Children Hospital Child Advocacy Department /Safe Kids Tampa with an indoor bicycle & pedestrian safety rodeo, College of Pharmacy students led a poison safety education station and College of Public Health students assisted with a breastfeeding awareness table. Number/Demographics of community participants: 700 children and 250 adults participated in the bike rodeo. 500 children received free helmets from SJCH. Number of student volunteers: 3 COPH UG, 2 COPH grad, 2 UG, 1 recent USF grad, 7 COP, 2 other USF grad Pre-Event: Ellen Kent provided educational materials for the poison safety station and was responsible for coordination with student leaders and community partner (St. Joseph s Children Hospital Child Advocacy Department). See photos at: ChildrensExpoSpring2013 Sunday, March 24 th, 10:30 am 2:00 pm. A Special Spring Picnic for Children s Cancer Center Families! Description of service activities: Students led children in volleyball and softball games, arts and crafts activities and provided a picnic for children & their families. Number/demographics of community participants: ~ 30 children served by the Children s Cancer Center and their families Number of volunteers: 10 COM, 4 COPH UG, 3 UG students and 1 COM faculty advisor Pre-Event: Ellen Kent provided sports and arts and crafts supplies and responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Children s Cancer Center) See photos at: Children's Cancer Center Thursday, April 4 th, 11:00 am- 6:00 pm. Give Life Day at the COPH. In recognition of National Public Health Week and National Donate Life Month, the COPH organized a Give Life Day,whereby people could donate blood with Florida Blood Services/One Blood; register for the National Marrow Donor Program and register to become a tissue and/or eye donor through Donate Life Florida. More than 85 USF students, staff and faculty donated blood and registered for the National Marrow Donor Program and the Joshua Abbott Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. Number of student volunteers: 1 COM, 1 COPH UG, 1 UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partners (One Blood Florida/ Florida Blood Services, National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and the Joshua Abbott Organ and Tissue Donor Registry) See photos at: Give Life Day Thursday April 4 th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Hope Lodge Spring Fling Picnic! Description of service activities: USF Health students participated in a fun dessert party with the residents at the American Cancer Society's Benjamin Mendick Hope Lodge who are being treated for cancer at Moffitt and other area hospitals. Number/Demographics of community participants: ~ 40 residents and caregivers Number of student volunteers: 2 COPH grad, 1 COPH UG, 2 COM Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Hope Lodge) Saturday, April 13 th, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. REACHUP - It s a Family Affair Health and Resource Fair. Description of service activities: USF Health students assisted with fitness activities, health education for children, and health fair logistics. Number/Demographics of community participants: 82 Number of student volunteers: 15 (2 COM, 1 CON,1 COP, 5 COPH grad, 6 COPH UG)

6 Saturday, April 20 th, 8:30 am 3:00 pm. Paint Your Heart Out Tampa! ( Description of service activities: Students painted the home of a low income elderly homeowner Number of student volunteers: 1 CON, 1 COM, 2 COM grad, 5 COP, 3 DPT, 1 UG, 1 COPH Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (Paint Your Heart Out) Tuesday, June 4 th, 1:30-6 pm Fit Kids Playground Playin in the Park - St. Josephs Children s Hospital station, as part of the monthly Fit Kids playground activities at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa. Description of service activities: Students assisted with the Saint Joseph s Children s Hospital Safety Stop table, where they sold kids safety bicycle helmets and other children s safety items, and taught children about safety with a Plinko game. Number/Demographics of community participants: 100 children and 50 parents Number of student volunteers: 3 CON, 1 COPH Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partner (SJCH). Thursday, June 20 th, 4 to 7 p.m. World Refugee Day 2013 at Jefferson High School Description of service activities USF Health students assisted with setting up, serving food, "Kids Corner" activities, international fashion show, and health education activities at the Hillsborough County Health Department table. Demographics of community participants: recent and settled refugees and volunteers: Over 400 participants Number of volunteers: 4 COPH undergrad students/recent alumni, 6 COPH grad, 1 CON student and 1 COPH staff Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with community partners (Hillsborough County Health Department and Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force) Thursday, June 27 th, 5 7 pm. Passport to Safety Event at The Spring (a domestic violence shelter) Description of service activities: students led children and/or mothers through the Passport to Safety activities, with a special emphasis on summer safety. Number/Demographics of community participants:~ 10 women, 10 children residing at the Spring Number of student volunteers: 2 COPH grad, 3 COPH UG, 1 CON, 4 UG, plus one community volunteer Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers and community partners (The Spring & SJCH Child Advocacy Department which loaned the Passport to Safety materials. IV. Fun Fundraising Events (non-clinical volunteer opportunities) Saturday, February 16 th, 2nd Annual Tampa Bay National Eating Disorders Association Walk at Al Lopez Park. Number of student volunteers: 9 COPH UG, 1 COPH grad, 1 UG, 1 COPH instructor. Sunday, March 17 th, 8:30 am -11:30 am. 2 nd Annual Race for Her Life - Fighting Ovarian Cancer Research 5 K race at USF Sun Dome. See web site at All profits of the event were donated to ovarian cancer research or aimed to assist in reducing the costs of ovarian treatment options. This race was an initiative of a USF medical student, Monique Konstantinovic - $3600 raised. Friday, March 22 nd, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm. Walk Like MADD at USF! USF Health Service Corps had an educational table/ activity station during this annual fundraising and awareness event for Mothers against Drunk Driving - to eliminate drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, provide support to victim survivors. Number/Demographics of community participants: ~ 300. Number of student volunteers: 2 COPH grad, 2 COPH UG Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with volunteers and community partners (Florida Dept. of Transportation, MADD, Center for Urban Transportation Research). See photos at MADD Friday, April 5 th, 6-8 pm. Timmy Global Health at USF - Light up the Night for Ecuador Charity Event at Tampa Museum of Art; see Approximately 50 students attended, primarily UG students, 1 COPH graduate student was involved with planning and promotion of this fundraiser event. Friday, April 12 th, 2:00 pm through Saturday, April 13 th, 8:00 a.m. Relay for Life at USF Soccer and Track Stadium. 12 students on CON team and $ 245 raised. Saturday, April 13 th, 8:00 am- noon Walk to Cure Psoriasis at George Steinbrenner Field. The Walk to Cure Psoriasis is a one-day, family-friendly event that raises awareness about psoriasis and money for psoriasis research, advocacy and education. 6 COM students on team and $235 raised Saturday, April 13 th : 8 am 11 am. JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Come join our Pediatric Epidemiology Center team! See website at JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. 17 team members and $1, raised.

7 Friday, April 19 th, 9 pm 1 am. An Elegant and Fun Fundraiser to benefit Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida - Art of Safe Sex: A Speakeasy - Fedoras, flappers, food & fun! See website at: One COPH student was involved with the promotion & planning of this event Saturday, April 27 th, 8:30 am -10:00 am. March of Dimes 'March for Babies' Walk in Tampa, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. We welcome you to visit our USF Health Service Corps team website to sign up. 62 team members and $5,425 raised through cash and on line donations to team website, as well as 3 additional student-led fundraisers, including: 1) Our T-shirt fundraiser (Spring Semester), see T-shirt flyer ( $40 raised) (2)Our pottery-painting fundraiser (April 10 th ), see pottery flyer ($39 raised) (3) Our healthy breakfast fundraiser (April 25 th ), see breakfast flyer ($272 raised) Pre-Event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with student volunteers, student leaders for the three student-led fundraisers and community partner (March of Dimes) Ellen Kent participated in events with students. See photos at: MarchofDimes2013 Saturday, May 4 th, Girls on the Run 5k at HCC - Dale Mabry Campus. Join us for the inaugural Girls on the Run 5K Southern Tampa Bay and help us celebrate the achievements of our Girls on the Run as they cross the finish line! To register, see 40 students, faculty and staff participated; see photos at Girls on the Run May 18 th, 9-11 am Eckerd Community Alternatives is hosting a Walk a Mile for a Child! See also The event will take place along the new Riverwalk in Tampa. To show support for our community s most vulnerable children, we are asking everyone to Walk A Mile For A Child in foster care. 100% of the net proceeds from all entry fees will help raise hope for the children involved in our local foster care system. A MSW-MPH graduate student was involved with the promotion & planning of this event and two other COPH students participated in the walk. V. On-Going Teaching, Mentoring and Advocacy Opportunities (non-clinical volunteer opportunities) (A) Teaching Opportunities with the Public Schools - We have many options for you! You can choose any/all of the options listed below! USF Health students continued to share helpful information and real-life experiences about their career choices and USF Health academic programs with youth in local schools. NOTE: For all teaching events, Ellen Kent was responsible for matching USF Health student volunteers with the various schools and providing students with educational materials and recommendations for interactive lesson plans as well as coordination with the community partners (teachers, staff and PTA volunteers at the different schools) (1) You can teach students at one of our many partner schools in Hillsborough County about health issues and inspire them to become health professionals! You can do this on a one time basis, or more! This can serve as an individual service project or as a group project that students can plan and implement with student organizations/courses. February 22: Four COP students taught one class of middle school students at Greco MS about medication safety (20 middle school students) April 1: 1 COM student taught 2 classes of middle school students at Terrace Community MS about cardiovascular health (40 middle school students) May 23: 1 COPH grad student taught 1 class of middle school students at Pierce MS about epidemiology and infectious diseases, using the black light (20 middle school students) (2) You can sign up for two special teaching days this semester! Feb 1 st - I UG taught one class at Franklin Boys Prep Career Day (20 middle school students) Feb 7 th - 1 COPH UG and I COM each taught one class at Ferrell Girls Prep Career Day (40 middle school students) (3) You can join our Service Corps Teaching Program at a new Health Sciences Charter School! To learn more about this school, read USF Health news story at pipeline-for-healthcare-professionals/. Jan 26 st - 4 COP students taught about poison prevention to 2 classes, see photos at KingsKidsAcademyPoisonSafety (30 elementary school students); March 1 st - 1 COPH grad student taught 2 classes for the Read Across America Day (30 elementary school students)

8 (4) You can lead interactive activities on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons (3-5 pm) for the students in Sligh Middle School s Health Occupation students of America (HOSA) club. March 27 th - 1 COPH UG taught one group about nutrition (10 middle school students) May 15 th 2 CON students taught one group about nursing careers (10 middle school students) (5) Judging Hillsborough Regional STEM Science Fair at the Tampa Convention Center February 12 th Secondary level: 1 COPH UG, 1 UG, 1 COM, 1 COM grad Elementary level: 2 COPH UG, 1 alumnus of COPH grad program Each USF Health student judged about 15 elementary/middle or HS students; approximately 105 K-12 students reached Pre-event: Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with USF Health student volunteers and community partners (the elementary and secondary regional science fair staff). (6) Saturday May 11 th, 9:30 am 2 pm. Sligh Middle School Health Expo 3 COM, 3 COPH grad students led interactive activity stations on topics of: teen safety; nutrition & fitness; tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention; preconception health and health careers ~ 75 youth reached (7)Thursday May 23 rd, 9 am 4 pm. Benito Middle School Health Expo. 1 COPH UG, 3 COPH grad, 1 COM, 1 CON student led interactive learning stations related to tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention as well as health career explorations. 1 COPH UG assisted HCHD with their nutrition and fitness station Approximately 1150 middle school students reached (8) June 24 th -28 th : Teaching high school students in a new one week COPH Summer Institute in Public Health, for 13 high school students from 3 local high schools June 26: 1 COPH grad student taught about epidemiology and 2 COPH grad (IH doctoral) students led lab tour June 28: 1 COPH UG, I COPH grad, 1 COPH staff contributed to a panel discussion about health careers (9) Teaching at USF May 21 st : Lab tours and presentations for Tampa Bay Tech Health Academy. Ellen Kent responsible for coordination with: Tampa Bay Tech, director of MCOM Muma Microscopy lab, Sunshine Education and Research Center (occupational health & safety) program, and College of Pharmacy faculty and student volunteers. 2 COP students, 1 COP staff 1 COPH grad led COPH tours for 6 high school seniors and 1 teacher Ellen Kent participated in event with student volunteers. See photos at TBTechvisit2013 Summary for Teaching Opportunities with the Local Public Schools: Number of volunteers for January June: 10 COP, 7 COM, 13 COPH grad, 1 COPH alum, 2 COPH staff, 7 COPH UG, 3 CON (Total Number: 43) Number students reached: 1569 Number of schools: 12 Total number of teaching events: 16 (B) The Refugee Youth and Family Program and the Naturalization Assistance Program are non-faith based programs of Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, Inc. Volunteers can serve as tutors and mentors to help refugee children succeed in school and help adult clients gaining citizenship to fully prepare for the interview process. Please note this is a six month commitment. 3 USF students participated in the mentoring program and contributed 52 hours between January June (C)Children s Cancer Center Big Buddy Program for first year medical students: Big Buddy Flyer for Medical Students 16 MCOM students served as Big Buddies. (D) Girls on the Run of Southern Tampa Bay! Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program for 3rd-5th grade girls that combines training for a 5k with an interactive curriculum to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The 12 week curriculum addresses physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being. The 24 lessons provide the girls with tools to make positive decisions to avoid risky behaviors. 12 students participated in the program throughout the semester, as well as the 5K race on May 4 th. Program led by Dr. Rita Debate, COPH faculty member.

9 (E) Spanish speaking volunteers are invited to provide evening activities for children at Shriners Hospital! Can you speak Spanish? Then here is a great opportunity! Shriners Hospital often has Spanish-speaking patients from Latin America and is in need of a few bilingual students to provide pediatric patients with evening activities, from 6-7 pm. Approximately 3 bilingual COPH undergraduate students volunteered on two different evenings (F) USF s Reach Out & Read Pediatric Literacy Program See website at 60 premedical students (primarily undergrads) participated in the weekly ROR reading and shadowing program at the Health Park and 17 Davis clinics. Ellen Kent coordinates volunteer program. (G) The USF Health Mentoring Group This initiative is dedicated to developing best practice models with regards to mentor training, community assessment/ engagement, program evaluation, and science/wellness curriculum development. A summary of each program can be found below. General questions about the USF Health Mentoring Group can be sent to Shirley B. Smith, Director, Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment (ssmith27@health.usf.edu ). BEST Program The Brain Expansion Scholastic Training (B.E.S.T) Program works with minority students to provide academic support and health career exploration. Volunteers will lead pre-determined experiments or group discussions with a small group of students. All materials and supplies will be provided by the site coordinators. The goals of these sessions are two-fold. One is to ignite interest in science, technology and health. The second is to connect the idea that success in school equates to success in life. We also discuss the immense opportunities available to students in the healthcare field. Lastly, after the experiment/discussion you will help the students complete any homework assignments or lead them through a study session. Where: Mount Calvary Academy (3111 East Wilder Ave., 15 min from USF) and Hope Learning Center When: 3:30-5:00PM Monday and Wednesday afternoon (every other week at minimum) 4 students (1 CON, 1 COPH, 1COM and 1 premedical) served as mentors to 15 youth from Mount Calvary Academy. Boys and Girls Club USF Health partners with staff and administrators at the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club in the East Tampa area to develop learning activities for youth in grades 6-12 addressing a variety of health topics. The program meets on a monthly basis on Friday afternoons. 5 regular MCOM volunteers, and 3 occasional MCOM volunteers participated in four different sessions between January through April, 2013, with group sizes ranging from youth per session. Exploring USF Health Exploring USF Health connects local high school students interested in a career in healthcare with professional students from USF Health. Volunteers serve as mentors and role models for students while leading them through a curriculum that explores a public health topic and the related professions. Volunteers earn service hours for participating and can get involved in developing or leading sessions. Additional leadership opportunities are available for volunteers who want to sustain and expand the program. Where: Morsani College of Medicine campus (group learning rooms) When: 8:30-1:00PM, one Saturday/month A total of 18 USF Health students (13 COM, 4 COM grad, 1 COPH) led 5 different Saturday morning monthly sessions between January through May, for a total of 22 high school participants. (The majority of the 22 HS students came on a regular basis) VI. Collection Drives (non-clinical volunteer opportunities) February 7 th - March 7 th : Hygiene Supplies Collection Drive. Collection boxes will be located throughout USF Health with this flyer: Hygiene Supplies Collection Drive flyer. We are collecting soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. for students who will travel on international service projects, so they can distribute the items in the countries which they visit. ~ 20 boxes of hygiene items were collected, which were distributed by students who traveled to Panama for the International Health Service Collaborative (IHSC) trip and to the Dominican Republic for the Project World Health (PWH) trip. April June. Sensational Spring Book Drive for Children! See also Book Drive Flyer. Here is a great way in which you can help your families with clutter cleanup and help kids at the same time. You can bring slightly used/almost new books for young children to any of the brightly colored book donation boxes located around USF Health. Your donated books will then be distributed to these two valuable children s literacy programs: The USF Reach Out and Read Program and the Goodwill Industries-Suncoast BookWorks Childhood Literacy Program. ~ 35 boxes of books were collected.

10 VII. Special Camps for Special People with Special Health Care Needs (non-clinical volunteer opportunities) Camp Boggy Creek is a year-round camping facility for children, ages 7-16, who have chronic or life-threatening illnesses (e.g. heart disease, HIV, sickle cell anemia, and cancer). Boggy Creek programs include week long summer sessions and weekend programs throughout the school year. See also ~ 25 students participated in the Spring weekends and June summer programs (primarily MCOM) Florida Diabetes Camps: See also February: Sam Feld Sports Camp at USF: 2 COM Grad April Bring a Friend Weekend for K- 4th Graders (April 12 th -14 th ) at Rotary s Camp Florida, Brandon. June camp at Rotary Camp Florida: 2 pediatric endocrinology fellows 1 MCOM