Outreach
Have an event you would like Avicenna to attend?
Reach out at outreach@avicennahealth.org
Current Outreach Directors
Mariam Vaid
Mariam Vaid is an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology on the pre-med track. She began her involvement with Avicenna in 2023 as an Outreach Volunteer, later serving as Shelter-Med Co-Lead before stepping into her current role as Co-Director of Outreach. She has grown up in Champaign-Urbana and is passionate about giving back to her community through her work with Avicenna and other service organizations.
Contact: mariamvaid@avicennahealth.org
Anuprova Bhowmik
Anuprova Bhowmik is a junior majoring in Computer Science and Chemistry at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She started her journey in Summer 2023 as an Outreach Volunteer and worked as a Co-Lead for Shelter Med before serving as one of the Directors of Outreach. She plans to attend medical school in the future and is passionate about working with underserved communities.
Contact: anuprova@avicennahealth.org
What do Outreach Volunteers do?
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Outreach volunteers are essential to Avicenna Community Health Center.
They spend time in the community in order to help create awareness about our services while building relationships and trust with potential patients.
They provide glucose and blood pressure screenings at many health fairs and local organizations and events.
They educate all ages in the community about the importance of proper healthcare.
They forge new connections with other community organizations.
They post flyers around town and take time to talk to organizations, local businesses, and individuals.
They seek out opportunities for new projects.
Who can be an outreach volunteer?
You can! It takes everyone's help to spread the word about Avicenna's FREE health care services for adults. Our volunteers enthusiastically work to share quality services with community members in need. See the Apply tab to complete an application or to join the email list.