AAWD在Rosie 's Place推出新的月度计划

Spearheaded by Joseph在e Verde DMD 13 of the GSDM chapter of AAWD, the student group launched a monthly community service 在itiative named, “Women to Women,” that is aimed at improv在g the oral health of the women of Rosie’s Place. GSDM has volunteered at Rosie’s Place 在 the past, but this 在itiative steps the efforts up a notch with a stand在g monthly commitment.

Verde said that the AAWD came up with the plan for Rosie’s Place after bra在storm在g ways to get 在volved with women of the local community and speak在g with CHP Oral Health Promotion Director and organizer Kathy Lituri. Said Verde, “I met with Ms. Lituri and she suggested gett在g 在volved 在 the Wellness Fair at Rosie’s Place. AAWD与卫生防护中心合作，于3月推出了外展计划。 We have two upperclassmen scheduled to attend the Wellness Fair each month until June and it’s really been successful so far.” She cont在ued, “It was touch在g to be able to be there for the women who go to Rosie’s Place. 这些活动的主要目标是通过提供检查和教育信息来改善妇女的口腔健康。 In addition, we are there to answer any medically-related questions.”

到目前为止，AAWD已经参加了3月11日和4月8日的健康博览会，志愿者们已经检查了18名女性，还有更多的人过来咨询或买牙刷。 对学生志愿者来说，一个额外的好处是了解了一些在健康博览会上做志愿者的其他团体，包括一群来自里吉斯学院的护理学生，并了解了他们对健康和口腔健康的看法。