The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) Chapters join in solidarity to celebrate humanism in medicine. Tell everyone how Peoria (IL) Cares. Send an example to peoriacares@uicomp.uic.edu. The students of the GHHS Chapter of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria firmly believe that the spirit of humanism is alive and flourishing in Peoria and deserves to be celebrated. We believe that “PeoriaCares.”
Friday, February 4, 2011
Exergaming
I would like to simply recognize all those medical students, dietitians, and nurses involved in the "Exergaming" program throughout the year, a program in which students interact one-on-one with local community children once a week at the Riverplex to teach the value of regular exercise, healthy lifestyle choices and preventative health. The beauty is seeing how positively the children respond to having this mentor in their lives. Despite a hectic schedule these individuals still find time to give back to the community in a creative and positive manner, and should be recognized for this altruism and humanism in medicine!