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Volume XII, Issue IV July 2014
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The News Capsule is a SECTION I bi-semesterly ASP-sponsored newsletter. We always welcome suggestions or National and International comments about how to improve the newsletter. If you have any ideas or if Organizations you would like to submit an article, please e-mail us at: [email protected] Your editors, Residencies Galore
Jennifer Doan Sarah Chiu were starting a residency or Joshua Tai fellowship. Each of the panelists Alison Tang CSHP Secretary and Public Relations started off by talking about While others have been themselves, their achievements, relaxing and sticking their toes in experiences, and why they pursued the sand this summer, CSHP- a residency. They then elaborated Inside the News Capsule Pacific has been keeping its on both general questions directed members on their toes with its to the panelists as well as questions Section I popular repertoire of residency directed towards each individual National and events. Early in the semester, regarding the individual’s chosen International CSHP-Pacific held its annual residency path. The Q&A session Organizations 1-5 Residency Panel on May 13th. This was a great opportunity for the first event was focused on a panel of and second years to have their alumni--all UOP pharmacy questions answered and to develop graduates or soon - to- b e a better idea of different pathways graduates—who had completed or to take when pursuing a residency Section II or fellowship. Pharmacy School Section I On the following day, because Committees we could not wait to provide our 5-14 CSHP 1-2 members with another exciting event, CSHP-Pacific hosted the IPSF 2-3 Residency Extravaganza in conjunction with CSHP-Central Section III Valley. This event is specifically NCCCP 4-5 held to prepare pharmacy residents Professional to present at the Western States Pharmacy Greek 15-17 NCPA 4 Conference, a conference where
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CSHP (Continued from page 1) students regarding what a residency entails, the advantages and disadvantages of a residency, and the entire residency application process. Next, each of the eight residency programs that attended the event gave brief presentations about their program. This was followed by an opportunity for the students to personally talk to the pharmacy directors and residents, each of whom were Photo by Andrew Seong stationed in front of poster During Residency Showcase, pharmacy residents and pharmacy directors boards advertising their speak with students who express interest in pursuing a residency. program. Many of the residency programs pharmacy residents and residents’ ability to quickly commented that the students fellows from all over the answer them on the spot. were well prepared and that Western hemisphere gather Through this, everyone they have never been to a a n d m a k e f o r m a l benefits—residents receive student-run showcase as presentations of their projects great preparation, pharmacists successful. or ongoing research. The are given continuing education On a final note, many who Extravaganza is invaluable to (CE) credit, and students are attended these events have each resident, as it prepares exposed to new information expressed their excitement for them to present in front of a and innovative ideas. CSHP events to come. Through large audience, which in this To conclude the repertoire hosting such unique events, case were pharmacists and with a bang, CSHP-Pacific CSHP-Pacific has again interested pharmacy students. held its renowned Residency achieved its goal of At Extravaganza, the audience Showcase on June 25th. The enlightening students about is allowed to ask questions showcase began with a speech health-system pharmacy, and regarding the presentation, from Dr. Jason Bandy, who hopes to continue to do so long which further tests the spoke to first and second year into the future Pacific Without Borders: An International Night Mihret Argaw with practiced ease. Sponsored the floor of the event allowed IPSF Gleason Project Co-Director by the Flower Foundation and all who attended an attended by Pacific luminaries, opportunity to sample cuisine On June 19th 2014, the the event was educational and and learn about different International Pharmaceutical entertaining. . countries. Posters, stands and Students’ Federation (IPSF) of Dinner and the country attendants dressed in the the University of the Pacific showcase were first on the appropriate cultural garb were welcomed attendees to the agenda, which gave the guests on hand to discuss the fine fourth annual “Pacific without a chance to browse the cultures points of each country on Borders” International Night on display that night. Walking display. . IPSF (Continued on page 3)
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A night of multicultural appreciation and outreach, the event continued with a rousing introduction on culture and understanding by keynote speaker Patrick Day, Pacific Vice President of Student Life, who was introduced by the director of the Multicultural Center Sergio Acevedo. For those who enjoy more spectacle than personal exploration a lively fashion show followed. Colorful ensembles from robes to skirts, gowns and headdresses were shown. The full list of countries included in Photo by ASP the event are as follows: Models representing Puerto Rico, Palestine, Iran, China, Vietnam, In- Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Ghana, dia, Iraq, Ethiopia and Ghana. Korea, Japan, Mexico, Guam, Caribbean, China, Italy, India, their feet to the beat of each act of the kitchen commenced. Vietnam, and the Philippines. as they displayed Judges for this event included M u s i c a n d d a n c e choreographed steps in groups, Dr. Katerina Venderova, Dr. performances from groups with partners or as solo Ed Rogan, Dr. Myo-Kyoung representing China to Mexico performers. The performers Kim and Dr. Mamoun and everywhere in between danced their unique dances in Alhamadsheh. A twist on the took the stage to turn up the traditional outfits along to competition was that each volume and show their pride. It traditional beats. fraternity must incorporate was hard for attendees not to The Fraternity Cook-off into their main dish the secret nod their head in time and tap followed, and a hot competition ingredients of mango and sweet potatoes. When the dust had settled and all dishes had been sampled, the Rho Pi Phi fraternity came out on top. First year co-chairs Mihret Argaw and Sanaz Ziad, along with the Pacific Without Borders Planning Committee, worked diligently to put this cultural event together and all the proceeds went to support a local charity, Gleason Clinic. The evening had the fine showing the event is known for and we look forward to the fifth annual International Night as it continues this fine tradition Photo by ASP into 2015 and beyond! Ballet Folklorico Mexican Folk Dance: Dances from the State of Veracruz
VOLUME XII, ISSUE IV PAGE 4 News Capsule The 3rd Annual NCCCP Research Symposium & the 1st NCCCP/PLS Residency Mock Interview Event
Christopher Joe
NCCCP Co-Chair The Northern California College of Clinical Pharmacy (NCCCP) Committee at University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was proud to host the Third Annual PharmD Research Symposium. We were proud to feature sixteen research projects that encompass studies within pharmacy practice, dentistry, and the biological sciences. This symposium’s aim was Photo by Patrick Lee to allow pharmacy, dentistry, Interviewer: Dr. Deepti Vyas and Interviewee Chaundra Cox and graduate students to present their findings to the All students participating ACC/AHA Cholesterol Pacific community, showcase in research have worked under Guideline in an Ambulatory the diverse researches the guidance of faculty Medicare Beneficiary accomplished at Pacific, and sponsors and mentors. Population. better showcase the dynamic Students presented their work In addition to NCCCP’s 3rd capabilities that Pacific in poster format and were Annual Research Day, NCCCP students have to offer. The judged by faculty within collaborated with PLS to host goals of this symposium were pharmacy practice and the the first Residency Mock to better develop leadership health sciences. The winners Interview Event. This event through presenting, inspire for Outstanding Poster was geared to better prepare others to partake in research, Presentation were Brittney our students for a professional and better spread awareness of Kubota, Emily Kung, and Mari residency interview. We had the importance of research in Koshkakaryan for their current clinical pharmacists, the biological sciences and research on the Implications of faculty, and residents to pharmacy practice. This year, Sensory Loss in an Ambulatory prepare our students in a 1 on we had a more Medicare Beneficiary 1 interview session. In interdisciplinary symposium Population. addition, students had the because we were fortunate to The winners for Research opportunity to learn about a have dentistry in addition to Excellence were Hieu Buu and career in Dr. Kehoe’s PharmD and graduate Katie So for their research on presentation on a career in students. the Concordance with the New academia pharmacy. As NCCCP (Continued on page 5)
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residency demands increase, Feedback from students and forward to holding this event we hoped to give our students interviewers suggest this was for next year. necessary preparation to beneficial and necessary. perform to their potential NCCCP and PLS looks
Reaching Out to the Community
Stacie Guo screenings to the public, but mittee also provided the chil- NCPA VP of Public Relations the board members wanted to dren with healthy snacks to On a warm Saturday provide educational booths promote healthy diet and life- morning, many student volun- that were centered on wom- style. Dental hygiene stu- teers and members of the Na- en’s health. Some of the edu- dents promoted proper dental tional Community Pharma- cational booths that were pro- hygiene and many Pacific cist’s Association reached out vided include: depression, os- Pharmacy students had the to the Stockton community by teoporosis, cervical cancer, opportunity to provide choles- providing screenings and edu- and breast cancer awareness. terol screenings, blood pres- cational booths on a variety of In addition, the younger sure screenings and much topics. With Mother’s Day health fair attendees also more. Overall, both the stu- around the corner, the NCPA learned about healthy snack dents and the members of the board wanted to provide free alternatives and the proper Stockton community had a cholesterol, asthma, blood glu- way to brush their teeth. The great educational experience. cose, and blood pressure Children’s Awareness Com-
Photo by Nicole Nguyen NCPA members and student volunteers provide screenings and education to the Stockton community
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SECTION II Pharmacy School Committees Fundraising to Fight Cancer Amy Dolbaum students join in on the fun. favorite treat which were sold Students purchased wrist at a bake sale to the Relay for ACS 2nd year Co-Chair bands at the door which Life participants. American Spring Semester has proven to entitled them to fantastic Cancer Society Committee was be exciting for the American drink specials. All the proud to donate this money to Cancer Society Committee. In proceeds raised from the wrist t h e A m e r i c a n C a n c e r May, ACSC hosted their bands were donated to the Committee, as well. annual Purple Party. The American Cancer society. In Party was hosted at The Ave June, ACSC attended Relay for during pharmacy school grad Life in Tracey. Each week and it was awesome to committee member baked their have 3rd year pharmacy
Section II
American Cancer Society 6
American Lung 7 Association
Children’s Awareness 8
Operation Diabetes 9 Photo by Relay for Life
Flyer to promote Relay for Life Operation Immunization 10
Student Industry 11-12 Association
Student Pharmacist
Advocacy Coalition
VN Cares
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Andrew Occiano that they were using the failure”. She was able to albuterol on the upwards of 5 recommend to get the proper ALA 2nd Year Co-Chair times a day. And that is where tests and hopefully saved the Rho Pi Phi hosted its 3rd we step in. We as ALA provide p a t i e n t f r o m f u t u r e annual Living Hope Healthfair consultation for asthma related exacerbations. Another patient at Lifesong church on June problems, suggesting changes was 14 years old. We are not 21st. As a committee, we were of therapy due to poor results supposed to use the Spirometer invited to provide health on our Spirometry testing. on those less than 18, so the screenings at the location. At this event our preceptor consultation we would give was What we didn’t know was that was a recent Rho Pi Phi alum. very important. She was on this would be one of Asthma’s This provided a sense of the many different inhalers as well most busy events of the year. path that we undergo as as a nebulizer when she slept. Normally, as a screening students becoming full-fledged Our preceptor was able to station useful only to those pharmacists and giving back to assess her current therapy with actual asthma, ALA their alma mater. During this r e g i m e n a n d p r o v i d e screens anywhere from 5 to 15 event, we had some suggestions to improve her patients an event. At this one complicated patients that she quality of life as she was still however, patients continually was able to assist in. One experiencing symptoms. rolled in throughout the entire patient had symptoms of heart This healthfair provided a day, with an unusually high failure that she was confusing unique experience which amount of asthma patients. for asthma symptoms. This helped validate our job as a Upon further interaction, most was a great learning committee. We were able to of these patients were smokers experience in learning how to service about 25 patients about who were also taking some sort consult a patient without their questions and provide of inhaler medication, often freaking them out using a recommendations that albuterol. The problem was scary term such as “heart hopefully improved their quality of life. And finally, I got to witness validation in our work as a student, seeing a recent graduate putting her UoP education to work.
Photo by: Andrew Occiano
Preceptor Cynthia Tan supervises volunteers as they address questions re- garding their asthma
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Children’s Awareness Carnival
Lauren Kato engage with their friends as from the pharmacy program well as with the volunteers, but also from the dental CAC Co-Chair and pack home numerous hygiene and the speech, The Children’s Awareness prizes for the ride home. language, and pathology Carnival began in 1991 with Although the kids did not want departments, to participate. the American Heart to leave, the event ended The Children’s Awareness Association “Jump Rope for around 1:45 PM and the buses Committee strives to make the Heart” program and has been headed home by 2 PM. Carnival even better each year, held annually on campus for a The tradition of the and we could not have done it number of years. On Thursday, Children’s Awareness Carnival without the support of the May 1st, the Children’s continues annually because of faculty, students and especially Awareness Committee invited the immense opportunity it our advisor, Dr. Meerdink. A 212 fifth grade students, from gives to the children of the local special thanks also goes out to Title I schools of the community. For most of these Rite Aid for the generous Stockton/Lodi district, onto the kids, it is their first and only monetary grant that we could pharmacy and health sciences field trip that they will not have put on the show campus for an all-day event experience, which is why the without. When asked about her filled with engaging activities Children’s Awareness favorite part of the Carnival, infused with some type of Committee strives to conduct 2nd year CAC co-chair Jina educational message. The such a large and all-inclusive Choi shared, “It’s so rewarding morning portion ran from 9:30 event. With 28 participating to see everything we’ve been AM to 12:00 PM and consisted committees and organizations, working on all year finally of mainly indoor classroom we were able to encourage 140 come together and to see the settings. The kids split up into student volunteers, not only kids absolutely love it.” 7 groups which rotated through 7 stations, some of which included sheep heart dissections with the American Heart Association, smoking cessation and lung awareness with the American Lung Association, and an exercise/breakdancing activity organized by Kappa Psi. At the conclusion of the morning rotations, the kids were then free to explore the afternoon portion of the event, which was outdoors on the PHS lawn and had more of a “carnival” feel to it. With luau inspired decorations, music, fire drill demonstrations, face painting, and much more, the kids had Photo by Lauren Kato) plenty of activities to learn Children Awareness Committee Co-chairs and Project Managers 2014 about informative topics,
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Melin Wong explain the portion sizes and committee will be types of food that are ideal incorporating at health fairs OD Co-Chair during each meal to obtain a next semester. In addition to Operation Diabetes is nutritional and healthy diet. providing blood glucose instigating a new approach Additionally, OD included screenings and A1C tests, OD this semester to provide better a Nutrition Spin board as an will add a nutritional element care and service for patients at interactive activity to help to our stations at health fairs. outreach events. In April, OD students learn about nutrition. The nutrition station will allow participated in the Children’s The spin board includes topics volunteers to be more Awareness Carnival and on grains, milk, vegetables, comfortable asking patients educated students the fruits, meat & beans, fats & about their diet and daily importance of nutrition. Using oils, fruits, and junk food. After routines and suggest any a model to demonstrate spinning the board, students modifications to their lifestyles. complications of diabetes and answered a multiple choice Models of various food groups poster boards outlining the question on nutrition category will be displayed to help basics of diabetes, OD educated on which the wheel stops. patients gauge what food and students the background of Students were awarded prizes portion sizes are appropriate. this chronic disease that not for their efforts. This will be beneficial for only affect their family The success of OD’s patients who have difficulty members but can potentially activities at the Children’s speaking English or are from affect them in the future. A Awareness Carnival helped different cultural backgrounds model of MyPlate was used to launch a new project the to understand nutritional recommendations. Additionally, paper MyPlates and cook books will be distributed to patients at health fairs after they participate in the spin board activity and answer a question on nutrition. As Operation Diabetes take on this new initiative for next semester’s health fairs, we hope to get student volunteers and patients to go NUTs with NUTrition!
Photo by Melin Wong First-year co-chair, Melin Wong and sscond year project manager, Bahar Alidad, providing nutrition education for elementary students at the CAC carnival
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Lauren Lawson retribution when they couldn’t hit the target the first time”. OI Co-Chair The carnival was an extremely This May, Operation rewarding event and each OI Immunization participated in volunteer enjoyed working with the annual Children’s all of the children and seeing Awareness Carnival. The event the look on their faces as they was a fun creative carnival learned about germs and theme with games, treats, and stepped up to kill them with interactive education. OI had their bean bag. the opportunity to participate in an exciting interactive activity with local students from Stockton. The students learned about germ health and tried to kill all of the “bad” germs by throwing bean bags at them to win a prize. Belinda
Chu, a second year OI Photo by Christina Le volunteer said “I think all the children had fun attacking the OI Volunteers Belinda Chu (left) and germs, some returned to seek May Chen (right) help teach students about germ fighting
Student Panel Grants Fellowship Insight
Andrew Occiano speakers from fellowship have earned a fellowship to programs are useful in terms of grant us their wisdom when it SIA Project Manager providing information about comes to the application their own curriculums, but the process. They were able to Fellowships have always knowledge we can gain from provide positive affirmation to been a less popular choice third year students who just the 2nd years who were among our students for post- went through the application preparing for midyear in the graduate programs. This process is invaluable. winter. Midyear is a confusing largely is caused by the lack of The Student Industry ordeal, but we were able to insight into what exactly a Association (SIA) held its first gain a few tips from those who fellowship is and the differing student fellowship panel this successfully braved the requirements than a year on May 12th. We invited 4 adventure. traditional residency. Inviting of the graduating seniors who SIA (Continued on page 11)
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For example, one student The third years were also interview skills before ever really stressed the importance able to provide some tips on looking at your resume on of interpersonal skills. In his how to prepare. It is very paper so polish your speaking experience, they did not ask important to fully research the skills as well. And finally, the any clinical questions at all company and the position you third years all stressed yet and looked to more of who you are applying for before heading again to be yourself, be are as a person. His journey into the interviews. At confident, and don’t drink at consisted of the interviews at midyear, they look at your the reception. midyear, with follow ups after. One thing he also was surprised with was the corporate receptions that applicants may be invited to. The important people of the company were everywhere and every applicant was competing for their attention. This was both an awkward and a stressful situation, but you have to just throw yourself out there, make a lasting impression, and most importantly be yourself when meeting all employees. They Photo by Jason Kurian know how to sniff out fakes Third years help current students navigate the fellowship process, when they see one. answering questions about anything and everything.
A New Approach in Advocacy Ryan Fedrizzi involved in advocacy efforts to an email will be automatically promote pro - p h a r m a c y generated to be sent to their SPAC Ambassador legislation in an easy and local legislator. At that point, The Student Pharmacist efficient way. all that is needed to be done is Advocacy Coalition (SPAC) was Using online resources to click ‘Send’ to instantly have founded in part to serve as a provided by the American one’s voice heard by a local means for pharmacy students Pharmacists Association policymaker. It only takes a to gather together as one (APhA), SPAC has been able to minute to make a difference. collective voice to truly forward user-friendly links Ongoing examples of influence legislation that will that direct other pharmacists online advocacy campaigns have an effect on the pharmacy and pharmacy students on how spearheaded by SPAC include profession. The increased use to advocate for pro-pharmacy efforts to promote the passage of social networking websites legislation via Facebook and of Medication Adherence bill in by pharmacy students and email. When recipients click on California (AB 2418) and the professionals has given SPAC the link, they are asked a few federal Provider Status for the ability to get more people simple identifier questions and SPAC (Continued on page 12)
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Pharmacists bill (HR 4190). Coalition” or email: SPAC’s push to grow its [email protected] today! advocacy efforts on the web has proven to be a popular supplement to its other methods of catalyzing grassroots action in favor of the pro-pharmacy policies. These include organizing presentations in pharmacy school classrooms and local pharmacists association meetings and continuing to engage the public at healthcare outreach events. To join the growing movement that is fighting for legislative victory for the Photo by Ryan Fedrizzi pharmacy profession, get connected with SPAC via SPAC volunteers Glen Huynh (Left), Alison Matias (center) and Andrew Seong (right) demonstrate how student pharmacists can incorporate online Facebook: “SPAC – Student resources to enhance traditional approaches to attract public support for Pharmacist Advocacy the pharmacy profession at Stockton-area healthcare outreach events
VN CARES Pacific Outreach Health Fair in San Jose
Samantha Lin 150 patients, by providing the community, volunteers health education and from the San Jose State Public Relations Officer performing over 200 screenings University, the VN CARES As VN CARES marks our for blood pressure, blood undergraduate chapter, as well final health fair with the glucose, cholesterol, memory as University of the Pacific’s Pacific Outreach Health Fair, decline, bone mineral density, pharmacy students and we have served many patients and other health concerns. preceptors came together to throughout the year, reaching Several vendors such as make this health fair possible. out to cities in Northern CareMore, the National Asian There were life-saving California, including American Coalition, Alum Rock interventions as well. One of Sacramento, Stockton, and San Branch Library, Walgreens, which was a patient who had Jose. Our Pacific Outreach the County of Santa Clara, an off-the-chart blood glucose Health Fair took place on June Every Woman Counts and Dr. level of 400 mg/dL, presenting 28, 2014 at the Alum Rock Bryson’s Family Medicine (our with all the symptoms but not Branch Library, allowing us to Diamond Sponsor), provided realizing that he had diabetes. aid the underserved of San educational information and He was consulted by our Jose, California. Reaching out materials to the fair attendees. Operation Diabetes team and to the San Jose community for With the common goal of VN CARES (Continued on page 12) the first time, we served over promoting health and serving
VOLUME XII, ISSUE IV PAGE 13 News Capsule preceptors and was referred to off of our past successes to difference this coming year. a doctor for treatment. make an even greater Incredible stories, such as this, are what keep us inspired to reach out to these uninformed and underserved communities to provide free services and education at our health fairs. As VN CARES nears the end of another year, we have grown closer as a family of students tied together with a common cause to help underserved communities and reach out to cities beyond Stockton. Over the course of this academic school year, we have had the opportunity and privilege to serve over 1,000 patients, bringing together hundreds of pharmacy students Photo by Jisun Lee and volunteers to partner with The VN CARES family celebrates the end of a successful year of serving the us. We look forward to building underserved community
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SECTION III Professional Pharmacy Greek Organizations Kappa Psi teaches exercise at the Children’s Awareness Carnival
Jason Kim breakdancing taught by our Section III Brothers. The afternoon booth Kappa Psi Historian KY 14-15 comprised of Brothers playing st On May 1 2014, the basketball with the children, PDC 16 Brothers of Kappa Psi again highlighting the RPP 17-19 participated in the annual importance of exercise and Children’s Awareness maintaining a healthy Carnival. The Brothers were lifestyle. they were learning was very assigned two booths—one in safe and fun. To start off the The breakdancing the morning, and one in the booth, the Brothers performed booth accommodated around afternoon. The morning booth a small routine that twenty kids per twenty- comprised of a breakdancing showcased dynamic moves and minute session. Many of the maneuvers to catch the session, where children would children were shy at first, but children’s attention. stretch, perform light cardio, eventually loosened up when Afterwards, the children were and learn the basics of they were assured that what invited to get up and stretch alongside the instructors, going through a normal breakdancing warm up. Then the children were taught basic steps standing up, in addition to concepts of musicality, rhythm, and style. By the end of the twenty-minute session, many of the children had caught on quickly to the lesson and performed well in their steps—leaving the brothers very pleased with their aptitude for learning dance.
Photo by Jason Kim Breakdancing instructors and the children warm up with stretches be- fore learning their routine. KY (Continued on page 28)
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PDC (Continued from page Despite the heat from the day, and pursuing a healthy P a s t n o o n , t h e many children still came out to lifestyle. It was not only a fun basketball booth was set up shoot some baskets and have a and enjoyable experience for and children were invited to good time. the children who attended each booth, but also a great come and play. The children Kappa Psi was very way to reach out to the youth were allowed to take turns happy to have served at the of Stockton, showing them that Children’s Awareness shooting at the basket, or even exercise can prove as both Carnival, teaching the playing against the Brothers. great for health as stress relief importance of staying active and for their health.
Photo by Jason Kim
Kappa Psi Broth- ers perform a small piece for the children to learn.
Photo by Jason Kim
Children playing at the afternoon Bas- ketball booth
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Phi Delta Chi presents 5th Annual Community Outreach Health Fair
Tina Liu but in hopes to appeal to a The health fair was also more general audience, the featured in the Stockton PDC Public Relations Chair event name was changed to Record as one of the top P h i D e l t a C h i “Community Outreach Health events to attend over the continually strives to promote Fair”. The essence of weekend. The unfortunate health within the Stockton accommodating to a weather conditions did not community. We make this multicultural audience was prevent the community happen by collaborating with still preserved. Each members from taking local Stockton community screening and education advantage of the great members that share our station still provided services that we provide every common mission. As a diverse translation services to year. This event was made fraternity, we also extend this accommodate all patients of possible with all the support out to our health fairs by various cultures and of committees, student organizing an all-inclusive languages backgrounds. Since volunteers, and pharmacists. health fair and being active is essential in Our efforts to promote accommodating to those with leading a healthy lifestyle, we health in the community did various language also had interactive activities not stop there. This year, we backgrounds. such as Tai Chi and Zumba started Blood Pressure and This year marks the 5th sessions held throughout the Blood Glucose clinics at a local year we have collaborated course of the health fair. Walgreens to provide free with Calvary Presbyterian Patients got their bodies screenings to the public. This Church to organize our moving as they followed our has been a great opportunity Annual Community Outreach instructors and was able to that also exposes our Health Fair. This health fair learn a few techniques they undergraduate brothers to was formerly called the could perform at the comfort what they will be able to do “Multicultural Health Fair”, of their own home. once they become pharmacy students.
Photo by Michelle Ito
Patients and students all joined in for a quick Zumba session break to get their blood flowing!
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Tina Kwan In June, brothers screaming was had when celebrated surviving some brothers took flight on a Rope Links News Reporter midterms with an rope swing into the river. The pharmacy school adventurous rafting trip and After all these shenanigans, year is nearly at an end and built better ties with the everyone congregated at a the smell of finals are in the community through the 3rd park to demolish a decadent air. For Rho Pi Phi brothers, Annual Living Hope Health BBQ. Thank you to Wayne however, this is not the time Fair. 21 Ropes headed north Chen for planning this perfect to resign to flickering to the American River summer day. The very next fluorescent lights and pasty Rafting, slicked with week, Rho Pi Phi held its 3rd skin quite yet. In the last sunscreen and armed to the Annual Living Hope Health couple of months remaining, teeth with water guns. They Fair at the LifeSong Church. Rho Pi Phi holds true to its rafted, taking in the scenery It was hugely successful with ideal of balancing hard work in between bouts of naval 370 patients attending, and fun, giving back and warfare with strangers and including Katie Patterson, a bonding. each other alike. More Deputy County Administrator
Everyone armed with watermelons, just before stuffing their faces in the annual watermelon eating con- test! RPP (Continued on page )
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RPP (Continued from page 27) Patients swamped the Zoo. On July 4th, brothers about sun safety and providing screenings and thoroughly from all corners gathered in free face-paintings. The event enjoyed the goodie bags, while the hot sands of Santa Cruz to was very enjoyable, filled with their kids had a blast in the celebrate the freedom of the laughter of children and K i d s ’ K o r n e r . T h e America and the freedom from brother alike. None of it would involvement of so many squinting at laptop screens. have happened without the brothers, including alumni, Brothers played games, amazing Dr. Jaime Chew, and the strong support from tanned, and generally avoided Vickie Nguyen, and Patrick the church allowed Rho Pi Phi the ocean which was colder Lee. In August, brothers will to delve into the local than an ice cube in Alaska. In head down to the Honduran community with an outreached a particularly unforgettable countryside on a medical hand. Hats off to the brilliance memory, Anthony Quach was outreach trip where brothers of Amanda Vien and Sam Abid transformed into a beautiful, hope to make a difference for their stellar execution. curvaceous sand mermaid. while celebrating other Shout out to Janice Quach and cultures. In July, Ropes gathered Lili Kolozyan for the at their annual Santa Cruz Rho Pi Phi is more than restorative day out. Next daycation and, in rapid a fraternity; it represents a weekend, Rho Pi Phi cavorted succession, threw the annual way of living fully with hope. in the zoo, teaching children outreach in the Sacramento
George Do, Stephanie Zhao, Dr. Lawrence Dang (’11), and Judy Lin contribute to the Stockton community in the Living Hope Health Fair.
Volume XII, Issue IV Page 19 News Capsule
Rho Pi Phi Flying Beyond Borders to Honduras
dentist, a gynecologist, around 600 Hondurans who Ashley Morita and Tina Kwan pharmacists, and medical are normally hours away from Rope Links News Reporters doctors to directly provide the nearest doctor. We felt an One of Rho Pi Phi’s healthcare to underserved immense feeling of gratitude missions is to increase locals. We had the opportunity from the community and awareness and involvement in to experience triaging with inspiration for the volunteering the global needs for healthcare. blood pressure, gathering doctors. To accomplish this, we are patient history, teaching A major difficulty we establishing an annual children hygiene education, faced was a lack of medical international health outreach; filling and consulting in the supplies. Instead of using during summer break, Rho Pi pharmacy, assisting medical professional tools, we often had Phi embarked on our second doctors or the dentist, and to rely on paper towels, pens, annual medical mission trip. inputting data informatics to and zip-lock bags. The create medical records. In Seven Lambda Sigma classrooms of a local school addition, our team helped to Delta brothers (of UoP) and six were now medical doctors’ construct a new medical center Gamma Gamma Rho brothers offices, a dentist office, and a in rural El Canton with (of Midwestern University pharmacy. The school desks Architecture Brigade. Our College of Pharmacy) served became dental chairs for teeth mission team was able to for a week in Honduras with extractions and tables for the provide access to health Global Brigades. We went to gynecologist to perform PAP services and medications to two rural communities with a smears for women. We arrived with over 200 lbs of donations: medications, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toys and other items. By the end of the week, it was apparent how great their needs are and how finite our supplies were; without ingenuity, we would have made little impact. As is, we still have great need for support and donations from everyone so we can expand what we can do for the patients. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to help donate for
Photo by Ashley Morita our upcoming Honduras Jane Lee carefully measures a patient’s blood pressure at the mission trip! temporary clinic in El Junillo.