Opportunity from UMass Med Students to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Childhood Vaccinations
Hey BUSM! As you all have probably heard in the news (or experienced in your clinical rotations), a lot of parents are opting-out of vaccinating their children, as many organizations have questioned the safety and utility of the vaccines that we are using. Because of the expanding anti-vaccination movement, there are more unvaccinated communities today […]
SNAP Challenge: 2/2-2/8
This year, BUSM SNACC is sponsoring the SNAP challenge to raise awareness of food insecurity and the food budget provided to families who receive SNAP. This relates nicely to the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows 2014-2015 Advocacy Campaign FACE Poverty. If you are interested in participating and writing about […]
Learn More about Universal Pre-K in Boston! (October 6th 9am, Boston Children’s Museum)
Hi Everyone, There is an awesome pediatrics event coming up on October 6th at the Boston Children’s Museum. Mayor Walsh has committed to doubling the number of preschool seats for four-year-olds by the year 2018 and has formed an interdisciplinary committee to advise him on this issue. The attached flyer gives information about an event […]