OUT FOR LUNCH Program: "LGBT adolescents in pediatrics"

Upcoming OUT FOR LUNCH Program Come join us for our Out for Lunch series! Snack and drinks will be provided. All programs are accessible.

Thursday, November 8th,
LGBTQ Resource Center, Faunce 321, Noon – 1pm
Christine Tompkins, M.D., MPH Candidate

"LGBT adolescents in pediatrics"

Her talk is on her current research study regarding how well adolescent health care providers "screen" for sexual orientation and gender identity, and how well they know the unique health risks affecting sexual minorities.

Dr. Christine Tompkins is a general academic pediatric fellow, and practicing pediatrician at the outpatient clinic at Hasbro Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska, and did her residency training at the University of Connecticut. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health at Brown.
Out for Lunch is a midday brown-bag discussion series at the LGBTQ Resource Center, providing a safe space for discussion and learning, about matters that concern all aspects of LGBTQA life.

For more information, contact LGBTQ Resource Center @ Faunce 321, Yumi_Aikawa@brown.edu, X3-3062.

The Advocacy Pizza Brigade Returns!

Hi Everyone,

I am pleased to announce the return of what has become a popular event. Please join us for a chance to mingle with other students and faculty and to learn more about ongoing health advocacy efforts at Brown.

When: Wednesday, November 14; 7-9 pm
Where: The house of Dr. Jody Rich;
21 Boylston Ave
Providence RI
tel 351-4996

***Please RSVP to margret_chang@brown.edu by Wednesday, November 7 if you're interested in attending***

Thanks, and I hope to see you all there!

Margret

Campaign School 2007 for Healthcare Professionals

Find out about "how to effect change by running for elective office or actively supporting those who do" this saturday Oct. 27th during a free (for students) daylong program hosted by the Rhode Island Medical Society. The daylong event includes such sessions as "message and media: finding your voice and knowing who hears it," or "state of the state of health care: a legislative roundtable," and the keynote speaker is Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. See the PDF below for more details! RSVP is by this wednesday, the 24th.

http://rimed.org/pdf/CampaignSchool2007.pdf

Also, check out the RIMS website for ongoing local information: www.rimed.org

Cheers,

Andy Brunner

New Mae Tao Clinic Website

The Mae Tao Clinic now has a new website and the ability to accept online donations!

Please check it out if you get a chance, www.maetaoclinic.org

Peace,

Annie Thacker, RN MPH Candidate (Anne_Thacker@brown.edu)

Calling all Med Student Musicians...

Yet another service activitiy for those wanting to get immersed in the Providence community. Check out Community Music Works, a local organization working to make a difference in the lives of children through music. They bring music lessons and other afterschool programming to kids and families on the West End and South Side--areas that have been identified as some of the poorest in Rhode Island.

Community Music Works is looking for med students who would like to serve as Music Mentors for their youth. This program requires only a few hours of commitment sprinkled throughout the month, and it's a great opportunity for those who want to get a better feel of the social and economic factors perpetuating health disparities in Rhode Island's poor. (Psst--It's opportunities like this that could be used as "service learning experiences" for those of you wanting to participate in the Scholarly Concentration in Advocacy and Activism!)

Want to get involved? They're looking mainly for students who play violin, viola, or cello. However, you can also participate by volunteering to be on their list of potential accompanists if you play piano. Email margret_chang@brown.edu if you would like more information.

Learn more about Community Music Works at: http://www.communitymusicworks.org/.

Updates: Community Service Opportunities

Hi everyone,

We have an exciting community service opportunity coming up:

Chad Brown Health Center 5K Race and Wellness Fair (Saturday, September 22)

Looking for a chance to get some hands-on exposure with blood pressure and diabetes screenings? Do you want to work with underserved communities in Providence and mingle with immigrants and refugees? If you said "yes" to any of the above, your help would be much needed during the Chad Brown Race and Wellness Fair. They are looking for med students to help with health screenings during the event and will provide an orientation/training session to everyone who wants to participate.

Many Brown Med students have participated in these screenings throughout the year, and Chad Brown is now looking for a med student to serve as a "point person" to help organize these screenings. If you are interested in being a contact person or if you want more information about Chad Brown, please email Dr. Fadya El Rayess (medical director) at ferayess@chadbrownhealth.org.

Visit the Chad Brown website: http://www.chadbrownhealth.org/ to find out more!

Providence Neighborhood Tour--Saturday, September 8

Hi everyone,

Turns out there's a neat "neighborhood tour" on Saturday that's designed to give Brown University students a chance to learn about the Providence community. Looks like a really neat opportunity for med students too!

Here's the direct link to the website for more info:

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/scholarship/ucaapcal.shtml

Thanks,

Margret