This week on Thursday, October 30th, our next speaker will be Dr. Sandeep Reddy (Sharath's Dad). Dr Reddy will talk about Public Health.
This will be a great opportunity for our club members to learn about the role of healthcare professionals in Public Health. Please remember to come at lunch time to Room D-2 for our club meeting.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Field Trip - Shriners Hospital - Thu 13NOV08
The Shriners Hospital of Northern California in Sacramento has very kindly agreed to host the Just for the Health of It! club of Mira Loma High for an exclusive presentation and tour of the hospital.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. The Shriners Hospital of Northern California specializes in Burn Care, Orthopaedic Care and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Shriners Hospitals for Children is dedicated to conducting innovative research to provide answers to complex medical difficulties affecting children.
This field trip to Shriners Hospital will be an excellent educational opportunity for all of our club members to see and listen to some of the top-notch and most dedicated healthcare professionals. The field trip will include a tour of the hospital and a presentation from various specialists at the hospital.
When: Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm (assemble at the hospital lobby at 2:15pm for registration)
Where: Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento CA 95817
Transportation: Parents will need to drop-off and pick-up.
(Directions from school will be provided later)
We need to provide names of individuals who will be participating in this field trip. Please send your response (Yes - attending or No - I will skip) to Donna Davami by Thu October 30th, 2008 or add your comment to this post on our blog http://jhi-ml.blogspot.com.
NOTE: Remember to sign-up early as we can only take 25 people.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. The Shriners Hospital of Northern California specializes in Burn Care, Orthopaedic Care and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Shriners Hospitals for Children is dedicated to conducting innovative research to provide answers to complex medical difficulties affecting children.
This field trip to Shriners Hospital will be an excellent educational opportunity for all of our club members to see and listen to some of the top-notch and most dedicated healthcare professionals. The field trip will include a tour of the hospital and a presentation from various specialists at the hospital.
When: Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Time: 2:30pm to 4:30pm (assemble at the hospital lobby at 2:15pm for registration)
Where: Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento CA 95817
Transportation: Parents will need to drop-off and pick-up.
(Directions from school will be provided later)
We need to provide names of individuals who will be participating in this field trip. Please send your response (Yes - attending or No - I will skip) to Donna Davami by Thu October 30th, 2008 or add your comment to this post on our blog http://jhi-ml.blogspot.com.
NOTE: Remember to sign-up early as we can only take 25 people.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Community Service
Those who need to start on their community service soon to get their hours, use the links provided on the blog.
Follow the instructions on the hospital's website to complete the Junior Volunteer Form. Submit your form via fax.
Follow the instructions on the hospital's website to complete the Junior Volunteer Form. Submit your form via fax.
POSTER COMPETITION!
Get into pairs or do it all by yourself! Make a poster that informs people about either:
a) How to prevent the flu, or
b) How to prevent menangitis.
Competition ends on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 when all members get to vote for their favorite one. The top two winners will be submitted for approval to be put arround the campus.
Remember to put the club name in the poster - "Just for the Health of It!".
Good Luck!
PS: You can submit posters on both topics!
a) How to prevent the flu, or
b) How to prevent menangitis.
Competition ends on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 when all members get to vote for their favorite one. The top two winners will be submitted for approval to be put arround the campus.
Remember to put the club name in the poster - "Just for the Health of It!".
Good Luck!
PS: You can submit posters on both topics!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
TEEN CERT Program
Hello Friends
Ms Carol Willis, TEEN CERT coordinator from Sacramento Region Office of Homeland Security will be coming to attend our next meeting this Thursday October 23rd, 2008. She will present to us information on the TEEN CERT program.
The TEEN CERT program will help us with the following:
1) provide knowledge on effects of man made and natural disasters
2) build decision making and problem solving skills and strategies to reduce loss of life and property, and
3) provide hands-on training using reality-driven drills and exercises.
I am really excited to have Ms. Willis agree to come to our club at Mira Loma and talk about this program. Please make sure you attend the meeting this Thursday and invite your friends to come too.
Here is a link to the TEEN CERT program website: http://www.sacramentoregioncitizencorpscouncil.org/teen_cert.htm
Niharika Gupta
Ms Carol Willis, TEEN CERT coordinator from Sacramento Region Office of Homeland Security will be coming to attend our next meeting this Thursday October 23rd, 2008. She will present to us information on the TEEN CERT program.
The TEEN CERT program will help us with the following:
1) provide knowledge on effects of man made and natural disasters
2) build decision making and problem solving skills and strategies to reduce loss of life and property, and
3) provide hands-on training using reality-driven drills and exercises.
I am really excited to have Ms. Willis agree to come to our club at Mira Loma and talk about this program. Please make sure you attend the meeting this Thursday and invite your friends to come too.
Here is a link to the TEEN CERT program website: http://www.sacramentoregioncitizencorpscouncil.org/teen_cert.htm
Niharika Gupta
Capitol Family Fun Day - UC Davis Children's Hospital
Friends
UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento is organizing its first annual Capitol Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 26th, 2008. The event is located at the State Capitol and will be open from 10am to 2pm.
It is a FREE event to promote safe and healthy families and children. Here is a link to the event announcement: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/children/calendar/
Please go to the event and help UC Davis Children's Hospital make it a success. Remember, it is a FREE event for the family!
Niharika Gupta
UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento is organizing its first annual Capitol Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 26th, 2008. The event is located at the State Capitol and will be open from 10am to 2pm.
It is a FREE event to promote safe and healthy families and children. Here is a link to the event announcement: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/children/calendar/
Please go to the event and help UC Davis Children's Hospital make it a success. Remember, it is a FREE event for the family!
Niharika Gupta
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Veggie Chase 5K and Kids Runs
Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture Project allows youth and adults to rediscover and participate in a system of food production and distribution that promotes healthy living, nurtures the environment and brings people together to share the simple pleasures of living in harmony with nature. Soil Born is committed to developing programming focused on organic food production, healthy food education and food access for all residents.
The Kaiser Permanente "Veggie Chase 5K and Kids Runs" celebrates Soil Born's 25-Acre American River Farm site! This site is currently in development stages and will be producing certified organic vegetables, fruits, and eggs on about 4 acres. Located between the urban edge of Rancho Cordova and the American River (adjacent to Hagan Park) this farm will be the long-term home of Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture Project. This event celebrates the incredible efforts and mission of this OUTSTANDING organization!
Join this great family event on Sunday October 12, 2008 at 8:15am. The location is:
Hagan Community Park2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
For more information, visit their website: http://www.veggiechase.com/index.html
The Kaiser Permanente "Veggie Chase 5K and Kids Runs" celebrates Soil Born's 25-Acre American River Farm site! This site is currently in development stages and will be producing certified organic vegetables, fruits, and eggs on about 4 acres. Located between the urban edge of Rancho Cordova and the American River (adjacent to Hagan Park) this farm will be the long-term home of Soil Born Farms Urban Agriculture Project. This event celebrates the incredible efforts and mission of this OUTSTANDING organization!
Join this great family event on Sunday October 12, 2008 at 8:15am. The location is:
Hagan Community Park2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
For more information, visit their website: http://www.veggiechase.com/index.html
Friday, October 3, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
JHI Office Bearers 2008-09
The following were elected at the First General Meeting of the Just for the Health of It! club today:
President - Niharika Gupta
Vice President - Donna Davami and Nima Muriliakbar
Treasurer - Sharath Reddy
Secretary - Sarah Vallejo
Social Chair - Keizra Mecklai
Publicity Chair - Shinjini Nunna and Shruti Malliwal
For those who have not yet turned in their membership information form, please do so at the earliest. And do remember to bring $5 membership dues with your membership form so that we can plan our activities. You can give your completed membership form and dues to me (Niharika), Donna or Sharath.
Thank you all for an excellent attendance at our first meeting. We need your help in spreading the news about our club and sign up more members.
Niharika Gupta
President
President - Niharika Gupta
Vice President - Donna Davami and Nima Muriliakbar
Treasurer - Sharath Reddy
Secretary - Sarah Vallejo
Social Chair - Keizra Mecklai
Publicity Chair - Shinjini Nunna and Shruti Malliwal
For those who have not yet turned in their membership information form, please do so at the earliest. And do remember to bring $5 membership dues with your membership form so that we can plan our activities. You can give your completed membership form and dues to me (Niharika), Donna or Sharath.
Thank you all for an excellent attendance at our first meeting. We need your help in spreading the news about our club and sign up more members.
Niharika Gupta
President
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