Children’s Justice Center Grand Opening and Casino Night Fundraiser Making hygiene kits for the Children’s Justice Center deeper understanding of the challenges underrepresented physicians face and how to contribute to positive change. Additionally, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Carrie Jaworski, president-elect of the American College of Sports Medicine, who shared her expertise on the intersection of sports medicine and family care. Her talk provided valuable insights into how family physicians can address physical activity and sports-related health concerns across patient populations. Through these speakers, we hope we inspired our members and helped them envision the many possibilities within family medicine. Working with the CJC In addition to our educational events, we are committed to making a positive impact on our local community. Our chapter is proud to be actively involved in supporting the Children’s Justice Center (CJC), a vital organization dedicated to supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The CJC provides a safe and compassionate environment for children and their families, offering services such as forensic interviews, medical exams, and advocacy to help children heal and find justice. Throughout the year, our FMIG chapter volunteered at several CJC events to support their mission. We had the opportunity to help the CJC during their open house by assisting with moving, as well as running carnival games to create a fun, welcoming environment for families. We also had multiple students donate their time during CJC’s Casino Night fundraiser in October. In addition, thanks to generous funding from UAFP, we were able to collect hygiene items in place of fees from students and were able to donate over 100 hygiene kits to the Provo CJC. These initiatives have not only allowed us to give back to the community but have provided opportunities for students to develop a deeper sense of empathy and directly contribute to the well-being of children in need. Through our continued partnership with CJC, we remain committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of children and contributing to the well-being of our community. Hygiene items collected during FMIG’s first Suture Workshop were used to make over 100 kits for the Children’s Justice Center. 28
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