Spreading the PA Message Through Service Have you ever thought about diving into the Aurora Reservoir in the middle of winter? Students in the Physician Assistant program did just that as part of the Aurora Polar Plunge & 5K, an annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics Colorado. The PrAirie Dog Team not only ran in the 5K and plunged into the reservoir’s icy waters, they also raised over $700 for the organization! Earlier in the year, students also partnered with the Colorado Area Health Education Center to provide free health screenings at the National Western Stock Show. The screenings included blood pressure, pulse oximetry, blood glucose, vision and balance screenings, and BMI calculations. Students also provided adult health education to rural and underserved populations. Most recently, students honed their skills in suturing and ultrasound during workshops at CAPA's 2020 CME Winter Conference. The conference also featured a Student Challenge Bowl, in which students competed in teams of three to test their knowledge and skills, with the RVU team making it to the final round.
MSFC Presents: The Vagina Monologues 2020 by Amanda Snidach, OMS II, Audrey Jaeger, OMS III, and Olivia Roehling, OMS IV
In February 2020, Medical Students For Choice members from RVU and University of Colorado put on their third annual performance of The Vagina Monologues. The cast was comprised of first-year through fourth-year medical students, RVU faculty, and a local obstetrician-gynecologist. These women performed three shows at Blush and Blu and The Mercury Café, donating 100% of the proceeds to SafeHouse Denver, a shelter for battered women, children, and men.
• $6,576 raised from three shows in 2020! • Over 30 women involved from RVU, CU, and private practice! • More than 300 tickets sold!
The Vagina Monologues is a production created by Eve Ensler as she asked thousands of women to share their stories regarding their vaginas, literally and metaphorically. These stories ranged from those experienced in childhood to those in old age and everything in between, including the happy, the sad, the violent, and the euphoric. Today, The Vagina Monologues is performed worldwide and raises money for V-Day, which is a global movement to stop violence against women. SafeHouse Denver provided representatives such as Racheal Sluvek who spoke about the importance and significance of our production. One in three women and one in four men will be in an intimate abuse relationship at some point in their life. SafeHouse Denver receives over 11,000 calls yearly from those looking for help, but only 5,000 of those in need are able to access help through the shelter. With the proceeds Medical Students For Choice raised through The Vagina Monologues, many more will be able to have a safe roof over their head when faced with potentially dangerous situations. We want to thank RVU, CU, and all those who attended for their support. We were honored to perform for you!
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