In an interview, Dr. Emmett, adjunct professor of knowledge informatics and reference systems coordinator at the library, discusses how he bridged careers as a clinician and medical information management. In an election year pumped with rhetoric and promises about how to make medical care accessible to more Americans, IUSM students are launching their own campaign to narrow that gap. Students will assist IUSM faculty and staff physicians with free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and colon cancer in adults. Vision and hearing screenings will be offered to children. Also, free information about breast and skin cancer, osteoporosis, exercise and diet, weight loss, prostate problems, dental hygiene and other health topics will be distributed to visitors.
Children are especially welcome for demonstrations on bicycle, fire and poison safety.
Students from the IU Schools of Dentistry and Allied Health Sciences also will participate in the health fair. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. If you have questions, please call Lori Gwinn at 278-2136. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. The Medical Ethics and Humanities program is co-sponsored with the Center for Law and Health, IU School of Law, Indianapolis.