Student life at the College of Medicine extends well beyond the classroom. From student groups to social events, we encourage students to get involved, stay healthy and explore our great city of Philadelphia. These out-of-classroom activities help build a level of comradery that's unique to Drexel students and makes the College of Medicine such a special place to complete your medical or graduate education.
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LMSA Community Health Fair
Friday, May 5, 2023 – 8 a.m. to Noon
Centro Hispano Daniel Torres, 25 N 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19601 (See Map)
About: Join us Friday, May 5, from 8 a.m. – Noon for the 2nd Annual Community Health Fair by the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)! Volunteering physicians and medical students from Drexel University will be giving out free routine medical exams. Screenings will include blood pressure, diabetes, vision, women's health, men's health, nutrition, fall risk assessment and more. There will also be FREE food, dominoes, bingo, raffles and a kid's area.
Contact information: Ashlye Melecio abm339@drexel.edu
Wellness Week is February 20 through 25, 2023. For more information and a full schedule, please visit the event page.
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