Public Health

Welcome to the CU AMSA Public Health Webpage!

The goal of AMSA's Public Health Committee is to improve the well-being of the community through local service projects and policy action. We will educate our school and communty on health issues addressed in Healthy People 2010, work in collaboration with neighboring AMSA chapters to sponsor community service events, and advocate for national health care reform by lobbying legislators. We encourage all enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join us for an eventful year. If you want to see and make change, Public Health is the committee for you.

Past Events

1. Children’s Advocacy Center of Manhattan Gift Drive
   We raised money for books, toys, arts & crafts for children who have been abused by active tabling in the Columbia community.  We also informed the community about the prevalence of child abuse.  After the fundraising, we went shopping to buy the gifts, and then dropped them at the main center.  Event was co-sponsored with Barnard’s Network of Premedical Students.

2. Hope Foundation Toy Drive
   We raised money for toys, books, clothes, arts & crafts for children who have HIV/AIDS by active tabling in the Columbia community.  We also spread the word on campus about the grave problem of children infected with HIV/AIDS.  We then went on a shopping day to buy the toys and finally dropped them at the main center.  Event was co-sponsored with Barnard’s Network of Premedical Students.

3. Relay for Life Walk
   We started the first ever CU AMSA’s Relay for Life Team.  We raised money for the walk and then spent a whole day walking and selling snacks in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Columbia University raised about $80, 000 from the event.

4. Medical Conference at NYIT about disparities in Healthcare
   We arranged for a bus to take NYC college students to NYIT.  We heard speakers speak about the growing problem of racial disparities in healthcare.  We also attended other healthcare professionals panel, medical students panel, financial aid lecture, and training sessions on suturing, taking vital signs, and DO-specific procedures.  At the end of the trip, we collectively reflected on the educational experiences of that day. Event was co-sponsored with Barnard’s Network of Premedical Students.

Future Events

We have a packed calendar this year, with our first semester focusing on Obesity Education and Prevention. By being involved in our committee, you'll be able to listen to insightful public health speakers, participate in a Walk from Obesity at Riverside Park, plan a "Harlemween" carnival, volunteer at a soup kitchen during the Thanksgiving season, organize a Holiday Party for abused children, and more!