APS-The Association of Professionals and Students

Over 1,000 Community Members Attended 3rd Annual Health Fair in East L.A.

Los Angeles, California — More than 1,000 participants attended the third annual “Por La Salud de East L.A.” Health Fair on Saturday July 26th, 2008. The fair, sponsored by the Association of Professionals and Students, sought to continue to address health care issues in lower income families by offering a number of free health services to the East Los Angeles community.

UCLA Conference Attended by over 500 Students and Professionals

Los, Angeles-Over 500 students and professionals attended APS' 9th Regional Conference at UCLA this past Saturday, June 28th, 2008. The event, which aimed at instilling a sense of commitment to social service in its participants, was attended by individuals from over 9 states including: Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Illinois, Arizona and California.

“POR LA SALUD DE SAN DIEGO” HEALTH FAIR A GREAT SUCCESS

San Diego, California—More than 1,000 San Diego community members attended the “Por La Salud de San Diego” Health Fair in Chicano Park on Saturday March 29th, 2008. The fair, sponsored by the Association of Professionals and Students, seeks to address health care issues in lower income families by offering a number of free health services to the community at no cost whatsoever.

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1st Southwestern Regional Student Conference

Saturday March 29th, 2008. High School students were encouraged to go on to higher education, college and university students were urged to complete their studies. “You can be a big help with a high school diploma, but you can make a bigger difference with a degree,” said Antonio Gaona, a local Pastor and community leader, who welcomed students from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho and Utah to the city of Phoenix.

UPCOMING EVENT: 3RD ANNUAL "POR LA SALUD DE EAST L.A." HEALTH FAIR

Los Angeles, California—More than 1,500 participants are expected to attend the third annual “Por La Salud de East L.A.” Health Fair on Saturday June 28th, 2008. The fair, sponsored by the Association of Professionals and Students, seeks to continue to address health care issues in lower income families by offering a number of free health services to the East Los Angeles community at no cost whatsoever.

Health Waves

“Our goal is to assess the needs of our community and inform and educate it based on those needs,” said Ana Rosa Villarruel, Chair of the Health Committee. Coupled with the experience of Dr. Mendoza, this candid and knowledgeable team of students and professionals carried out their mission for this broadcast.

Too Sweet?

The Presentation discussed diabetes in general; what it is, its symptoms and complications, what risks exist, and most importantly, how to prevent oneself from contracting diabetes. Including a variety of visual aids which were used to emphasize the importance of controlling and monitoring the sugar.