This Week at MUSM

MS3s Lead Program with GA Department of Corrections

Nathan Deal scholars Maggie and Danté have developed the Health Education and Literacy in Prison (HELP) project with the Georgia Department of Corrections. This program educates offenders on common health topics such as blood pressure, wellness, health communication, health insurance, and preventive care to help them better prepare for a return to society. More courses will be held this year, with plans to expand the HELP program to more facilities across the state.

Mercer On Mission team helps children, communities coping with trauma in Honduras

Honduran children suffering from trauma and community members in need of support received vital mental health services from a Mercer On Mission team this summer. Students and faculty from Mercer University's School of Medicine spent two weeks in Honduras providing therapy to children at a local school, as well as teaching community building and coping.

Information About Monkeypox

The World Health Organization recently declared Monkeypox a global health emergency. Because cases are increasing in Georgia, we want you know the steps you can take to help prevent the spread of Monkeypox in your personal life or in the clinical setting. Learn more about Monkeypox on the CDC website.

Summer Clean Out

If you have left any personal belongings in the tutor halls, kitchen, game rooms, or lockers, please remove them by August 1, 2022. Any items left in these rooms after this date will be discarded.

Parking Decal Form Due Friday, July 29

It’s that time of year again! Click here to fill out the online form to get your parking decal for the upcoming academic year. There are spaces for two cars on this form, so if you need two decals, please make sure you fill in information for both vehicles. Decals will be available for pickup on each campus. Details to follow.

Statement of Student Responsibilities

All students must read and digitally sign the Statement of Student Responsibilities agreement located on your MyMercer portal to remove your registration hold. Upon completion your account hold will automatically be released. Complete the agreement here.

2022 ACP Georgia Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting

October 14-16, 2022 | Savannah, GA

The American College of Physicians Georgia Chapter invites you to participate in their Annual Chapter Meeting this fall at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Georgia. This opportunity is open to all students on all campuses and is a great chance to network with colleagues.

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