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270 people are interested
Pediatric Advocate For Comprehensive Care and Education (PACCE) Program
ORGANIZATION: THE BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENT
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270 people are interested
The PACCE Program is a volunteer program for innovative college students interested in Community Health, Social Service and Psychology. The PACCE Program is made possible by a grant from The United Hospital Fund. It was developed by The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center's Volunteer Services Department in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics. The PACCE Program volunteer will have the opportunity to provide information and advocacy to children with Chronic Illnesses (Asthma, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, Seizure Disorder and Obesity) and their caregivers. Using age appropriate computer games, coloring books, storybooks and other activities, trained volunteers will interact with the children teaching them about their specific illnesses. Volunteers will gaiin health educator skills through relating to the patients and their caregivers, conducting patient surveys and questionnaires, developing patient education materials, collecting and analyzing data. Requirements: 1) Volunteers Must be at least 18 years of age. 2) Must commit to 4-8 hours per week during day hours . 3) Volunteer service for a period of 6 months. 40 Complete training and Volunteer Orientation. For more Information contact Lynne Latson, Coordinator, Volunteer Services at 718-240-5277. *This program meets the internship requirements for some college programs in Community Health.
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About THE BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENT
Location:
0NE BROOKDALE PLAZA, BROOKLYN, NY 11212, US
Mission Statement
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center is committed to being the focus of a healty community, stressing the organizations values of caring and respect for everyone.
Description
Major teaching hospital located in Brownsville/East New York Brooklyn.Includes 525 bed acute care hospital, 528 bed long term nursing and rehabilitative care, six ambulatory care facitilities, Level I Trauma Emergency Services Department.
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0NE BROOKDALE PLAZABROOKLYN, NY 11212
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2023
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