University of Michigan Medical and Nursing School - Aequanimitas Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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ST DE T HEALTH ORGANIZATIO ,Q First Row-A. Greenberg, W, Faggett fChairmanJ, B, Taylor,j. Schaible, Second Row-T. Segall, Dr. G. Lowrey, Dr. R. Carlisle, W, Willett, D. Moss, E. Carlson, R, Krouskop,j. Rohde. Absent: T. Chappell, K. Palmer The Student Health Organization was founded in California in 1965 by medical students distressed by inequities and inefficiencies in medical care. Since that time health science students in over 50 medical schools have begun SHO chapters to develop the initiative and leadership needed to fulfill a comprehensive role as a health scientist in society. SHO at U. of M. was founded in March 1967 as a multidisciplinary organization of students from health sciences who firmly believe that health is a fundamental, undeniable right of every human being without distinction on basis of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. There are at present over 75 student members and 60 non- student members fmainly health science facultyl. By exploring new approaches to improvement of the delivery of health care the group seeks to educate our members and the community in the expanding role of the health profes- sions, SHO at U. of M, was co-host with Wayne State Medical School for the third National Assembly of SHO in Detroit, February ZZ-25, 1968, ln Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, SHO has been working to maximize utilization of existing facilities and agencies and to improve the efficiency ofhealth care delivery. Several projects to date include: -Pre-cam per physicals for 200 children. -Two Headstart clinics supervised by staff pediatricians. -Interviewing of 300 Headstart families for medical, dental, and social histories, -Initiation ofa family medical advisory program. -Preparation of an information booklet concerning health and family services in the community. -Forums on topics for increased social awareness in the health professions community. -Research and survey of problems ofthe medically indigent. -Assisting in the co-ordination of activities ofthe various community agencies. The past year has been an exciting and enlightening experience for SHO members, and expansion of planned pro- grams promises even more challenges and understanding of our future patients and colleagues. Walter Faggett '68

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if Phi Alpha Kappa is a graduate social fraternity com- posed of men representing many different fields. These include medicine, law, engineering, music, history, polit- ical science, philosophy, business administration, and social work. With many professions represented, there is a continual exchange of ideas and information which makes a very stimulating atmosphere. Education is the primary goal of the men of Phi Alpha Kappa, but athletics and social activities are an important part of our fraternity. Parties are frequent attractions, highlighted by homecoming, the Christmas party, andthe spring formal. The fraternity also competes in a complete schedule of intramural sports. With its excellent facility and unique environment, Phi Alpha Kappa is an enjoyable place to live. C. j. Dykstra '68 Top Row: L. Helder j. VanWesep C. Bergsma B. Schurmann j. Harkema C. Dykstra j. DeKoning Middle Row: P. Dieleman D. Bultman D. Woltersom j. VanderMeer Bottom Row: D. VanderVliet R. Dirkse D. Frens J. Derks 'UNp no AME Uksmq if 'aus . AWWA Phi Alpha Kappa diversity 39999 ,,. if Number one stud Study time f'

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SHO sponsored animated and well-attended forums to discuss the problems of disseminating health carefacilities. Speakers included Dr. M. G. Candau, Director General of the World Health Organization fbelowi. But forums were not the on- ly function of the groupg active health care programs were conducted including physical exams for the county Headstart group frightb,