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Ohio State University Medical Center Global Health Day
Posted: March 27, 2008
When
Monday, May 19, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where
OSU Medical Center Plaza
456 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH (Map)
Why
Join us on May 19th when OSU Medical Center (OSUMC) hosts Global Health Day, a day to raise awareness about global health issues, including poverty and health, women’s health, and HIV/AIDS.
On this same day, OSUMC welcomes the Ride for World Health 2008 riders into Columbus, along their route from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC.
In addition to the scheduled activities listed below, there will be opportunities to talk with 2008 riders about the ride, make a donation to Ride for World Health, and enter a raffle to win a new bike!
View the event flier (PDF: 621K)
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Schedule of Activities |
| 10:45 AM |
Coffee and bagels donated by local restaurants |
OSUMC Plaza |
| 11:00 AM |
Official Ride In
Ride for World Health Team |
OSUMC Plaza |
| 11:10 AM |
Global Health Day Convocation
Dr. Wiley W. Souba |
OSUMC Plaza |
| 11:45 AM |
“Tales from the Road”
Ride for World Health Team |
160 Meiling Hall |
| 12:00 PM |
“Roll Back Malaria: New Reasons for Hope in 2009”
Dr. Daniel R. Lucey, MPH |
160 Meiling Hall |
| 1:00 PM |
Lunch donated by local restaurants |
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| 1:30 PM |
Doctors Without Borders Presents |
160 Meiling Hall |
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All-day Activities |
| 11:30 AM–3:00 PM |
Community Health Fair |
Meiling Hall Lobby |
| 10:00 AM-4:00 PM |
American Red Cross Blood Drive and Global Health Documentary Screening |
Meiling Hall Canteen |
All members of the OSU and local community are encouraged to attend this free event.
Hope to see you there!
Local organizations interested in participating in the Community Health Fair, contact Megan Buller.
For any additional questions about Global Health Day, please contact Annie Hoopes at andrea.hoopes@osumc.edu or (614) 580-7249.
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