Student Alliance for Health Involvement (SAHI) — Emory University
Cause Area
- Health & Medicine
Location
605 Asbury CircleAtlanta, GA 30322 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The organization has formed to challenge itself with the dual tasks of (1) ensuring that more individuals in its community, including those who are underserved, are provided with basic healthcare and become aware of not only the health problems they face, but also their own potential to prevent them, and (2) giving students the opportunity to connect with a network of professionals and organizations to enhance their experiences in healthcare fields.
Description
SAHI aims to promote health and healthy behaviors among people in both the Emory and greater Atlanta communities through community service at health fairs, screenings, and educational projects focusing on treatment and prevention of many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and cancer. Along with promoting community service, SAHI exposes students to the various areas within healthcare and allows students to network through its partnerships with local professionals and organizations, preparing students for futures in healthcare