Learn more about the ways Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science serves and engages our community. We are proud of the efforts by our faculty, staff, students and alumni to serve the nation and improve the health of its people.

RFUMS students, faculty, staff and alumni strive to bring about a better quality of life for our community through their engagement in endeavors and initiatives related, but not limited, to healthcare education, prevention, service, fundraising and public policy issues. Outreach efforts target local and surrounding communities and reach into the greater regional area.

Our website provides the extended RFUMS community with information about initiatives and resources related to volunteerism, community service and community partnerships.

Highlighted Opportunities

Community Outreach Summary Report
In support of the RFUMS Strategic Plan, the Office of Alumni and Community Affairs seeks to document all outreach activity that members of the Rosalind Franklin University community undertake on an annual basis.  Towards that end, faculty and staff are invited to submit information regarding outreach programs and service projects in which you represent the University. Students are invited to submit community service information here. Your participation is greatly appreciated and will allow for your efforts to be better recognized, celebrated and elaborations of this work to be promoted. Complete the Report.

Kids 1st Health Fair
The 19th Annual Kids 1st Health Fair was, by every measure, a huge success thanks to the support of generous donors and enthusiastic volunteers. Together we served a total of 955 children, providing them with 525 school physicals, 394 dental screenings, 556 immunizations, 201 lead and hemoglobin tests, 262 TB tests, and 198 podiatric screenings.  In addition, over 900 backpacks filled with school supplies were fitted and distributed and 6,000 age-appropriate books were given to children who participated in the Fair. 

Of the children served, 677 (71 percent) received more than one core services (physical exams, dental exams, and/or immunizations) and 376 children (39 percent) received nutrition counseling.  In an effort to increase the number of children who report to the TB clinic to have their test results confirmed, gift card incentives were offered.  The special funding used for these cards nearly tripled the test-reading rates from 38 to 83 percent!  In line with increased national efforts to reduce the rate of childhood diabetes in the United States, 525 children were screened for diabetes.

The Kids 1st Health Fair would not be possible without our dedicated supporters, including major funding support from The Abbott Fund. Additional financial contributors included Baxter Healthcare Corp., First Bank of Highland Park, and North Shore University Health System/Highland Park Hospital. We are grateful to in-kind contributors who each donated more than $1,000 worth of product: Bernie's Book Bank, JRS Distribution Co., and Medline Industries. We also thank nearly 700 community volunteers who gave of their expertise and compassion. On behalf of the families and children served this year, we offer our heart-felt thanks to all.

The Kids 1st Health Fair would never happen if not for our dedicated corps of community volunteers. Nearly 700 medical and non-medical service providers –250-plus representing Rosalind Franklin University – gave unsparingly of their time and expertise. On behalf of the families and the children that were served this year, thank you.

Volunteer
Please join us on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 for the 20th Annual Kids 1st Health Fair. We can't do it without you! You make all the difference in our ability to realize the mission of Kids 1st – ensuring the wellbeing of children in Lake County. Register to volunteer.

Learn more about the ways Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science serves and engages our community. We are proud of the efforts by our faculty, staff, students and alumni to serve the nation and improve the health of its people.

RFUMS students, faculty, staff and alumni strive to bring about a better quality of life for our community through their engagement in endeavors and initiatives related, but not limited, to healthcare education, prevention, service, fundraising and public policy issues. Outreach efforts target local and surrounding communities and reach into the greater regional area.

Our website provides the extended RFUMS community with information about initiatives and resources related to volunteerism, community service and community partnerships.

Highlighted Opportunities

Community Outreach Summary Report
In support of the RFUMS Strategic Plan, the Office of Alumni and Community Affairs seeks to document all outreach activity that members of the Rosalind Franklin University community undertake on an annual basis.  Towards that end, faculty and staff are invited to submit information regarding outreach programs and service projects in which you represent the University. Students are invited to submit community service information here. Your participation is greatly appreciated and will allow for your efforts to be better recognized, celebrated and elaborations of this work to be promoted. Complete the Report.

Kids 1st Health Fair
The 19th Annual Kids 1st Health Fair was, by every measure, a huge success thanks to the support of generous donors and enthusiastic volunteers. Together we served a total of 955 children, providing them with 525 school physicals, 394 dental screenings, 556 immunizations, 201 lead and hemoglobin tests, 262 TB tests, and 198 podiatric screenings.  In addition, over 900 backpacks filled with school supplies were fitted and distributed and 6,000 age-appropriate books were given to children who participated in the Fair. 

Of the children served, 677 (71 percent) received more than one core services (physical exams, dental exams, and/or immunizations) and 376 children (39 percent) received nutrition counseling.  In an effort to increase the number of children who report to the TB clinic to have their test results confirmed, gift card incentives were offered.  The special funding used for these cards nearly tripled the test-reading rates from 38 to 83 percent!  In line with increased national efforts to reduce the rate of childhood diabetes in the United States, 525 children were screened for diabetes.

The Kids 1st Health Fair would not be possible without our dedicated supporters, including major funding support from The Abbott Fund. Additional financial contributors included Baxter Healthcare Corp., First Bank of Highland Park, and North Shore University Health System/Highland Park Hospital. We are grateful to in-kind contributors who each donated more than $1,000 worth of product: Bernie's Book Bank, JRS Distribution Co., and Medline Industries. We also thank nearly 700 community volunteers who gave of their expertise and compassion. On behalf of the families and children served this year, we offer our heart-felt thanks to all.

The Kids 1st Health Fair would never happen if not for our dedicated corps of community volunteers. Nearly 700 medical and non-medical service providers –250-plus representing Rosalind Franklin University – gave unsparingly of their time and expertise. On behalf of the families and the children that were served this year, thank you.

Volunteer
Please join us on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 for the 20th Annual Kids 1st Health Fair. We can't do it without you! You make all the difference in our ability to realize the mission of Kids 1st – ensuring the wellbeing of children in Lake County. Register to volunteer.