For Women, By Women, About Women—GSDM Students Participate in Healing Our Communities Collaborative
On May 11, 2015, students from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) celebrated National Women’s Checkup Day by participating in the Healing Our Communities Collaborative (HOCC) 5th Annual Health Fair, which focused on promoting regular health checkups and routine care for women infected with, affected by, or at risk for HIV.
HOCC is dedicated to providing programs for women, by women, about women. They strive to bring the most relevant health information and current health and wellness programming to women affected by HIV. The HOCC Health Fair is an opportunity for volunteers to meet with women and encourage regular checkups in order to improve their overall health and help lower the risk of health conditions through early detection of heart disease, diabetes, Hepatitis-C, cancer, mental health illnesses, sexually transmitted infections, HIV infection, and other conditions.
GSDM students provided oral health education to women by showing proper brushing techniques and providing information about oral care. Over 100 women participated in the event, which was held at the Old South Church on Boylston Street in Boston.
The GSDM volunteers were: Mira Khouzam AS 16, Oral Health Promotion Director Ms. Kathy Lituri, Lopa Shah AS 16, and Vanessa Thai DMD 16.