Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10:00 a.m. -2 p.m. (volunteers needed from 9am-3pm) at St. Vincent's House Clinic, 2817 Postoffice Street.

Participation: Open to all students. (You can use this activity only once.)

Description: Develop communications skills with patients and other health care disciplines. Assist with planning a community health fair. Offer a variety of health screenings and patient education. Learn about social, economic and cultural issues affecting the health of this community.

Activities

Write a reflective piece to summarize your experience at the Wellfair. Answer the following:

1. What social, economic and cultural issues did you note with the population you interacted with at the activity?
2. What did you learn about teamwork with another discipline/profession?
3. Would you recommend participating in this activity to another student?What worked well, and what barriers did you face>

Activity Objectives: Describe the cultural differences that influence health related behaviors and compliance with therapeutic interventions in patients.