SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAMCLASS OF 2010/2011

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE

COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICEDuring a three-day CAPA conference in Palm Springs, California SJVC PA students contacted and organized a two-day benefit at Indio Seventh Day Adventist Spanish Church. Public service included:

1. Collecting and delivering food to the church-run community service food bank. This center feeds over 700 homeless and needy families every month.

COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE

2. Cleaning, fixing, and painting a run down community center that was not in use due to its condition. The center is now being used as a local day care center for working parents in need.

COMMUNITYPUBLIC SERVICE

PA students, along with San Joaquin Valley College

Associated Student Government, held a canned

food drive to benefit students throughout the campus who

were unable to provide Thanksgiving meals for their family. Through this program,

over 50 families were provided healthy holiday

meals.

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICESJVC PA students took part in the 2nd annual Race Against Hunger

benefiting Visalia Emergency Aid. Over 3,000 runners and walkers were able to raise over $56,000

to benefit those in our community. Every year VEA helps over 14,000 families and every month helps provide meals and

clothing for over 2,700 children.

SJVC PA students volunteered for the student organized blood drive with the American Red Cross.

SJVC PA class organized a canned food drive to benefit Visalia Emergency Aid. Over $200 was raised in food and donations.

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICESJVC students organized a coat and

clothing drive to benefit Visalia Woman’s Shelter. Over 600 coats,

sweaters and clothing were collected and donated

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICESJVC students celebrated PA week by honoring local PA’s all across San Joaquin

and Tulare County by delivering coffee and

pastries. Providers were also invited to PA

celebration at a local venue.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

In collaboration with Anjelica Rogers, SJVC students taught local school children the importance of hand washing. Mrs. Rogers is the only Nurse serving 14 public schools, all of which are in the medically underserved community of Farmersville.

Throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley, four public schools were entertained with creative skits emphasizing not only the importance of hand washing, but also on proper techniques and the importance of using soap.

Over 600 students were educated with hope of preventing the spread of the

H1N1 flu.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

http://vaccinationfaq.org/diseases.html

PUBLIC EDUCATION

In partnership with the National Immunization Awareness SJVC developed and maintains a webpage to help promote

vaccinations.

This webpage also gives parents information about common diseases and common ages at which

children should be immunized.

DIVERSITY

CAPA Newsletter January/February 2009

SJVC Physician Assistant Program receives award for PAEA’s Excellence Through Diversity Award

DIVERSITY

The student body consists of 42 students, most of which are from the Central San Joaquin Valley. Diversity is displayed by a total of 35 different

foreign languages and over 14 ethnic backgrounds among our SJVC students

Ethnic backgrounds include: Russian, Salvadorian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Laotian, Iranian, Pakistani,

Hispanic, Native American, Peruvian, African American, Caucasian, Indian, and Hmong.

SJVC PA program also boasts 15% Veterans

and have several students who plan on serving in the military

after graduation.

DIVERSITY

DIVERSITY

SJVC student Louis Rosales PA-S

The Ruth Webb Minority Scholarship award

winner.

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

SJVC student Adam Marks PA-S receiving a Proclamation

from the Tulare County Board of Supervisors recognizing PA Week and the work of SJVC PA program

within the community.

Junior Class President Jason George with Steve Hanson, President of AAPA.

During PA week, the students presented Mr. Hanson with a LAMP award

recognizing him for his leadership in the PA profession.

Junior Class Vice-President Stephanie Rolfo presented Rosa Luna with a LAMP award. Mrs. Luna, a graduate of SJVC, was recognized for her involvement

with childhood obesity, diabetes, and migrant farm workers.

Senior Class President Adam Marks presented Ben Rivas with a LAMP

award. Mr. Rivas was recognized for his guidance and leadership.

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

Letter from U.S House of Representative Devin Nunes recognizing Physician Assistant

Week 2009.

Mr. Nunes has recognized SJVC for their committed and dedicated

work throughout the Central San Joaquin Valley.

On behalf of the SJVC PA program, Adam Marks

received a Resolution from California State

Assemblywoman Connie Conway for PA week 2009.

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

SJVC students held a fund raiser to benefit Lee National Denim Day for Breast Cancer Awareness.

This charity is focused on finding a cure for breast cancer. During the 3-hour fund raiser, SJVC students generated over $100 by selling pink lemonade and pink cup cakes. All money was donated to support Breast

Cancer Research.

FUND RAISING

CLASS UNITY

CLASS UNITY

Through class unity and team building, SJVC students

continue to show commitment and dedication in learning

clinical skills and techniques to better serve our communities.

CLASS UNITYAll SJVC PA students take part in every social and class activity. These activities include:

• Cultural Awareness Events• Community BBQ Events• Professional Meet & Greets• Various Fundraisers• October PA Week Events• Pre-PA Orientations• Weekly Study and focus Groups

WORK WITH CONSTITUENT ORGANIZATION Through the National health

Service Corps Ambassador Project, SJVC students help to

inspire, mentor, and prepare the next generation of primary care

clinicians to serve in areas of greatest need throughout the

Nation. Several SJVC students have received NHSC scholarships

during their studies dedicating themselves to serve in rural and underserved communities after

graduation.

Moises Alvarez PA-SLouis Rosales PA-SMarnel Baradi PA-S

CAPA Newsletter 2009

3 SJVC students have been awarded theHealth Profession Education Fund Award

Including:

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

SJVC student Adam Mark- 2010 CAPA Student Affairs Committee-2009/2010 CAPA Student Representative

Through his posts, Adam Marks is responsible for:•Arranging presentations regarding CAPA for incoming students in all California PA Programs•Developing mechanisms to promote student membership and participation in professional organizations•Providing guidance for students at CAPA Conferences•Present student concerns to the Board of Directors as needed•Mentoring of students for leadership•May serve on Student Scholarship Subcommittee which is responsible for selecting winners of the CAPA General Scholarships and forwarding to Committee on Diversity appropriate applications as needed•Annual call for applications for student scholarships

STUDENT LEADERSHIPThis year 4 SJVC students were

appointed as Student Ambassadors at the annual CAPA conference. This honor allowed students to take part

in activities helping to shape the experience of the conference.

SJVC PA student Adam Marks also ran the Student Lecture Series organizing the event schedule,

interviewing PA’s and set lecture topics for each speaker. He recruited the Army National Guard to sponsor

the Leadership Luncheon and brought in an AAPA Representative

to speak on leadership at the national level.

MENTORSHIP/PARTNER WITH OTHER PA PROGRAMS

Senior Class President Adam Marks PA-S contributes monthly articles educating California PA students on

various professional topics. These positions allow communication with other PA programs throughout

California.

COMMUNICATION To help others reach their goal of becoming Physician Assistants, SJVC holds annual PA orientation Programs.

This year SJVC students met with more than 40 individuals to answer

questions, provide insight and educate perspective students on the role of Physician Assistants in the medical profession and the challenges of becoming PA’s.

COMMUNICATION

Students organized a AAPA Category 1CME suture clinic for local PA’s and other medical professionals

led by Jed Grant, PA-C. Within the community, 17 providers

attended, receiving 4 hours of Category 1 CME’s each.

COMMUNICATIONSJVC PA program contacted six local radio stations with 2 different Public Service Announcements to help local residents.

The goal was to educate the public on the role of PA’s in the community in time with PA Week, and also on the proper use of antibiotics as outlined by the Get Smart Program.

The target audience was broadened to include the Valley’s Hispanic population by translating the PSA’s to Spanish and sending them to Campesina Radio for broadcast. The message was heard by residents all across the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley in California.

COMMUNICATION In honor of PA Week 2009, SJVC PA students showed appreciation for more than 30 local providers by organizing a dinner at a local restaurant. Among attendees was AAPA President Steve Hanson who was honored with a LAMP award. This event brought camaraderie among

local providers, and current SJVC students and alumni, as they celebrated the profession’s

commitment to integrity and professionalism.

SJVCPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

PROGRAMCLASS OF 2010/2011