SHARING Clinics health fair a success

Health information was available at the event.

In February, SHARING Clinics hosted its community health fair in conjunction with its community partner Completely Kids. The health fair served approximately 50 members of the South Omaha community at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.

Stations included SHARING information, blood pressure screening, glucose testing and flu vaccines, among other screening and educations stations.

This event demonstrated collaboration from many on-campus groups. The American Pharmacists Association of Student Pharmacists ran the blood pressure screening, glucose testing, flu vaccines and cancer screening stations. Reproductive Health Advocates ran the women’s health station. The Psychiatry Interest Group ran the mental health station.

Sean Feehan, second-year physical therapy student and SHARING outreach coordinator, was the main organizer for the health fair. He mentioned the inspiration he received from seeing so many volunteers come out on a busy weeknight. He also nodded to the event genuinely reaching the community by garnering true interest. For example, many attendees asked questions such as how to set up appointments.

With the success of this year’s health fair, efforts will be made for earlier recruitment for next year to continue the momentum strong.