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Health Affairs Committee

The Health Affairs Committee reaches out to the local Asian-American Pacific Islander community through events such as free health screenings, health education and promotional materials, and more! It is also a great way for general members to get involved as volunteers as well as giving back to the community. 

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Information on Eastern Medicine 

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Health Screening

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UA Pre-Health APAMSA, in collaboration with A.T. Still University (ATSU), hosted a Community Health Screening Event aimed at providing essential health services to underserved populations in Tucson. Held over two days, the event offered club members a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience while giving back to the local community.

Volunteers assisted with a range of services, including health screenings and patient support, while also learning from healthcare professionals in a real-world setting. 

We also analyzed the collected patient data to identify trends in patient and family history to get a better idea of the health issues that impact our community the most in order to effectively combat them. 

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UA Pre-Health APAMSA and COM-T APAMSA collaborated on October 4th, to host a community health screening for the Autumn Moon Festival. We were able to serve 20 patients, providing a variety of services including free consultations, resources about clinics, and health education to help break down different barriers to health care. 

Shadowing

Keep in mind, these are just programs you can register to shadow with! However, if you're interested in shadowing a specific physician or medical specialist, you can take a more personalized approach by using the University of Arizona’s KMAP (Knowledge Map) platform.

KMAP allows you to search for faculty members based on their clinical specialties, research interests, or departmental affiliations. Once you find a physician who aligns with your interests, you can reach out directly via email to inquire about potential shadowing opportunities.

**you have to pay to be a member of ASAPA

Volunteer Opportunities

Upcoming:

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Volunteer with us at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona on November 22 from 9 AM - 12 PM!

Sign up by clicking here!

Opportunities to do anytime: 

Volunteering plays a critical role in professional school applications, offering both meaningful experiences and opportunities to serve your community. To help you get started, we’ve highlighted a few local opportunities that align with a variety of interests.

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  • Azara Branch

    • Support the unsheltered population through heat-relief support, fresh meals, and comfort amenities ​

  • Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

    • Tasks include assisting with dog therapy, the music program, NICU, pediatrics, spiritual care, or another area.

    • Requirements include being 16 or older, committing to 2 hours of volunteering per week for 6 months (100 hours), up-to-date immunization records, a tuberculosis test, a group interview session, and a background check.

    • Fill out the “Volunteer Group Interview Interest Form” at the bottom of the linked site!

  • Campus Closet​

    • Located in the first floor of the student union, volunteers are needed to sort​ through donated clothes

    • Email campuscloset@arizona.edu for volunteer opportunities!​

  • Campus Pantry

  • Casa de los Niños

    • Looking for a way to give back to the Tucson community? This is a Tucson nonprofit that promotes child well-being and family stability through parent education classes, the Tucson Safe Baby Program, a crisis shelter, and behavioral health services.

    • Volunteer tasks include being an Administration Assistant (data entry, filing, photocopying, mailing, telephoning), a Child Care Worker, or a Tutor.

    • Contact Brenda Beadling (bbeadling@casadelosninos.org) for volunteer opportunities!

  • Casa Maria Soup Kitchen

    • Casa Maria is a Catholic Worker house in Tucson that operates a daily soup kitchen, serving over 700 people each morning. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and distribute bagged lunches, make sandwiches, chop vegetables, and assist with cleanup. No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome to join in supporting the community.​

  • Community Food Bank​​

  • Felicia’s Farm

  • More Than a Bed

    • Sort and categorize through different donations received for children and families in the foster care system​

  • PACC

    • This Tucson-based shelter is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and rehoming pets while providing essential animal welfare services to the community.

    • Tasks include walking dogs, reading to shelter dogs, giving adoption counseling advice, dog socializing/behavior training, and helping with administrative duties in the office!

  • Project Linus

    • Provide handmade blankets to children in the United States who are ill, traumatized, or in need​

  • Southwest Regional Trauma Conference 

    • (Only from July 21, 2025 - August 1, 2025)

  • UArizona Sports Medicine 

    • (Accepting interest forms for Fall 2025 semester)

  • ZMansion

    • ​Sunday morning at 7:30 am for volunteers, 8:00 am for guests.

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