This well being honest will present studying alternatives in group well being for college kids within the counseling, modern languages, nursing, and physical therapy packages. It may also enable college students to follow interdisciplinary communication and care for people, as the scholars will work in groups and be paired with a household in the course of the well being honest.   

“An element that makes this project unique is the collaboration between four interdisciplinary departments for students, community, faculty, staff, and local services,” Nina Wright, nursing college member and inhabitants well being course coordinator stated. “The fair will bring members of the community together, will create a bridge between UNG and the Latinx community, and will provide health education and promotion.”  

Nallely Lopera, a senior from Lula, Georgia, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, is glad UNG helps enhance group members’ consolation stage in receiving well being care.  

“When there is a language barrier, patients hold back on what to express because they’re afraid of not being understood,” Lopera stated. “This fair will seek to break that language barrier.”  

Meredith Townsend, a third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) scholar from Douglasville, Georgia, assisted with the honest final 12 months and is wanting ahead to being a part of it once more.  

“It’s a great opportunity for us to get out in the community and make known what physical therapy can do to help people’s health,” Townsend stated. “I’m glad we are able to bridge a gap and help people maintain their health. We’re able to build more trust with these community members.”  

For fellow third-year DPT scholar Melissa Martinez, a Dalton, Georgia, native who has household who work in carpet mills, she is aware of first-hand the necessity for occasions just like the Bilingual Health Fair that make well being care appear extra accessible.   

“One of the reasons I am becoming a physical therapist is because I want to serve my community in this way,” Martinez stated. “I know how much physical therapy can make a difference, especially when working in factories.”  

Dr. Brian Maloney, assistant professor of bodily remedy, is grateful for the chance the scholars have as a part of the honest.  

“It’s a great experience for the students to be able to collaborate with other disciplines, learn about resources and give back to the community,” Maloney stated.