Student pharmacists are involved in community outreach initiatives in Richmond throughout the year. Every student organization has a
chosen philanthropy and relates patient-care projects to that theme. Two of the largest medical outreach events throughout the year
are the VCU School of Pharmacy Health Fair and the VCU/MCV Community Health Fair.
What is the VCU School of Pharmacy Health Fair?
The VCU School of Pharmacy Health Fair is a yearly event offered to members of the Richmond community. Student pharmacists educate
patients on disease states from breast cancer to kidney disease. They also conduct free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. As part of the health fair this year, student pharmacists will also teach free classes to children in second to seventh grade on exercise, nutrition, substance abuse, poison prevention, and smoking prevention.
When is the VCU School of Pharmacy Health Fair?
The VCU School of Pharmacy Health Fair will be held at Manchester Middle School from 6pm to 9pm on April 17th, 2009.
What is the VCU/MCV Community Health Fair?
The VCU/MCV Community Health Fair is a multidisciplinary event planned by the MCV campus student government association. Student
pharmacists are highly involved every year with the planning and operations of this event. School of Pharmacy organizations
distribute patient educational materials and counsel patients. Student pharmacists work alongside other healthcare professional
students to conduct cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose screenings. Dental students conduct free screenings and local
free clinics and community organizations provide follow-up services to underserved members of the Richmond community. Community
organizations also provide HIV and STD screenings. A children’s area filled with interactive games and volunteers, helps children
to learn more about their bodies and health.
When is the VCU/MCV Community Health Fair?
The VCU/MCV Community Health Fair will be held at Armstrong High School from 10am to 4pm on March 21st, 2009.
How can I get involved?
Email Holly Gurgle at gurgleh@vcu.edu for more information about either event.
Visit the SGA website to learn more about the VCU/MCV Community Health
Fair.