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Step Into Action: Take a Stand for Global and Women’s Health

By: Jen Junda, Director Member Marketing, AMSA Most of us have big ideas for change we’d like to see in our communities. But, getting started on a path to actually make an impact and affect change is the tough part. With so many critical health care issues in the spotlight these days via news outlets,…

Interview With Dr. Eliza Chin, Author of This Side of Doctoring

   “This Side of Doctoring” is a stimulating anthology about the journey of women in medicine throughout time. What inspired you to compile and release these stories? I was a young mother and it was shortly after the birth of my second daughter that the idea for this book began.  I remember sitting on the couch…

Mobile Mammography and the Rural Population

    October rolls around and suddenly you notice pink everywhere… pink signs, pink ribbons, and pink clothing as far as the eye can see. That’s because, as I’m sure you’re much aware, October is breast cancer awareness month. Organizations and people worldwide unite to promote breast health and cancer awareness while raising funds to…

#PAPSNAP with AMSA Jefferson

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and AMSA Jefferson chapter would like to introduce the #PAPSNAP! #PAPSNAP is a Cervical Cancer Awareness social media campaign, proposed by Keri Bergin of Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) at Jefferson University AMSA, aimed at destigmatizing gynecological appointments.  Those who need routine exams with a gynecologist are encouraged to…