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Erie College of Medicine - Weekly SGA Newsletter

Week of October 16th, 2023

Announcements

Eddie Bauer ACOS Jacket Sale

ACOS will be holding its annual Eddie Bauer Jacket Sale at the end of October! An interest form will be dispersed prior to gauge student interest in each jacket color/design, so be on the lookout!

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Upcoming Events

APAMSA Annual Diwali Event

APAMSA will be painting diya's (clay lamps) and lighting them together in honor of Diwali. There will be dance performances and games. Come take a study break and celebrate with us! Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions.

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APAMSA Annual Diwali Event

Come Meet a Family Medicine Osteopath!

Come Meet a Family Medicine Osteopath!
Dr. Carol  Henwood is a family medicine doctor in Royersford, Pennsylvania. She will be speaking about her experience as an Osteopathic Family Physician on Wednesday, November 16th, at 5:30PM over Zoom. She will be sharing general information on her path to become a family medicine physician, her osteopathic training, and offering any advice to students. The speaking event will be …

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LECOM Blood Drive

SSP is partnering with the Erie Community Blood Bank to host a LECOM Blood Drive to mitigate the critical blood shortage impacting the community

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SSP Monthly Meeting

SSP upperclassmen share their rotation experience with SSP underclassmen, the transition from classroom to clinical, how to prepare for rotations, and conclude by answering students' questions.

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Yoga Night!

Hey there, LECOM students! We understand that preparing for and taking final exams can be incredibly stressful. After giving your all on the cardiology final exam, it's time to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate. What better way to do that than through the soothing practice of yoga? Join us at the LECOM Wellness Center for an evening of tranquility and self-care …

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SAACOFP White Coat Embroidery Fundraiser

SAACOFP is hosting our annual white coat embroidery fundraiser. Drop off your white coats in the LECOM cafeteria on Wednesday October 18th between 11 am - 12:20 pm, Thursday October 19th between 11:30 am - 12:20 pm or Friday October 20th between 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Embroidered coats should be available for pick up in the cafeteria in approximately …

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SAACOFP White Coat Embroidery Fundraiser

LECOM SAAO Blaze Pizza Fundraiser

SAAO is excited to collaborate with Blaze Pizza to help raise funds!  Your support means the world to us, and what better way to show it than by savoring some delicious pizza at Blaze. Join us in making this event a success!

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Radiology Club Chipotle Fundraiser

Radiology Club Chipotle Fundraiser
Radiology Club is delighted to announce our first fundraiser of the school year, and we extend a warm invitation to each one of you to join us. Mark your calendars for October 16th, 2023 – feel free to drop by anytime between 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chipotle located on 6611 Peach Street, to raise funds for our …

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SSP Monthly Meeting

SSP 3rd & 4th year students share their experience preparing for board exams, their experience taking the exam, the transition from the classroom to board study, resources they used, time management, and answer questions from SSP 2nd years.

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Naloxone Administration Training

On behalf of our Opioid Task Force, Mili Patel will be hosting a virtual naloxone training event that has been requested by many clubs on campus. Mili Patel, OMS-III who received her training certification through Overdose Lifeline Inc., will be hosting the training over Zoom for clubs such as SSP, ACOS, SNMA, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. The virtual …

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at the Men's Retreat hosted by Acts 2:42 Bible Fellowship

CMDA members are planning to volunteer at Acts 2:42 Bible Fellowship for their men’s retreat on Saturday, 09/30/2023. Acts 2:42 Bible Fellowship is a Christian church organization in Erie, Pennsylvania and they hold a Men's Day/Retreat every year in the fall. We are going to help set up tables and tents outside, and help with clean up during and after …

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Erie Zoo's ZooBoo

SOMA is looking to gather a group to volunteer at Erie Zoo’s ZooBoo event. Students will volunteer in various positions and hand out treats to children and families attending said event. Students will fill out an application provided by Erie Zoo (https://www.eriezoo.org/uploads/2023-zooboo-final-application.pdf). Applications will be collected by Community Outreach Chair, Mia Tornel and mailed to Erie Zoo by September 30th. …

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Anatomy mock practical 3

ACOS MSS is hosting the third and final practical for the first-year students. This will be the head and neck practical, and a volunteer sign-up sheet for oral exams will be sent out to ACOS members!

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Donation Drive For SafeNet

SAACOFP would like to give our members the opportunity to participate in a donation drive to benefit the organization SafeNet. SafeNet provides support to people impacted by domestic violence. They need items such as welcome teddy bears for children, clothing, toiletries, etc. We will run a donation drive that allows members to donate to this critical organization and support the …

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Mentoring Club is Back!

After a temporary hiatus, Mentoring Club is back and ready then ever to get back out at the Kids Club! Weekly volunteering will resume starting September 7th, where one hour a week sign ups will be sent to come out and play with local Erie Heights kids at the YMCA Kids Club. Be sure to stay tuned for all updates.

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Mentoring Club is Back!

Wellness

Mind | Body | Spirit

Question of the Week

Resources

Dr. Melanie Dunbar, LECOM Director of Behavioral Health
mdunbar@lecom.edu
(814) 866-8160

Crisis Services
1330 West 26th St.
(814) 456-2014

Crime Victim Center of Erie County
(Rape Crisis)
125 West 18th St.
(814) 455-9414

SafeNET
(Domestic Abuse)
1702 French St.
(814) 454-8161
Drug and Alcohol Services

Millcreek
Community Hospital
5515 Peach St.
(814) 864-4031

Stairways Behavioral Health Gage House
2919 State St.
(814) 464-8438
Mental Health Services

Catholic Charities
329 West 10th St.
(814) 456-2091

Millcreek
Community Hospital
5515 Peach St.
(814) 864-4031

Safe Harbor
Behavioral Health
1330 West 26th St.
(814) 459-9300

Stairways
Behavioral Health
2910 State St.
(814) 453-5806
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