Department of Health Science
Community Fieldwork Handbook
General Agency Information
AGENCY NAME:
Adventist HealthCare
AGENCY ADDRESS:
1801 Research Blvd., Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850
AGENCY TELEPHONE: 301-315-3128
FAX: 301-315-3135
Web Page/URL:
adventisthealthcare.com
Geographic Areas Served:
Montgomery, Prince George’s, some Frederick, some DC and little Northern VA
Supervisor(s):
Name: Talya Frelick
Title: Regional Director Health & Wellness
Email: tfrelick@adventisthealthcare.com
Phone: 301-315-3128
AGENCY GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
We demonstrate God’s care by improving the health of people and communities through a ministry of
physical, mental and spiritual healing.
DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Health & Wellness is a dynamic, interdependent part of the community and Adventist HealthCare. We
strive to increase health awareness that empower others and promote well-being through: education,
resources, screenings and programs. Our diversity enables us to provide culturally sensitive and
compassionate services while embracing the changing needs of the community. We are committed to
begin a dynamic force in catering to those needs and to encouraging our colleagues and customers
toward Health & Wellness.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED?
No
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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION (How might your organization use and improve a health education
student’s skills and knowledge?):
Learn to prioritize tasks, learn to write concise information for web site health and newsletter, learn to
perform health screenings, learn to prepare for health fairs, learn professional communication skills,
learn to always have a “plan B”, work with a variety of target populations and learn that health
education is a very rewarding field.
INTERN INFORMATION (What are the skills and qualities you seek in an intern?):
Organization, task management, flexibility, interpersonal communication, Motivation, Basic Computer
Skills, willing to learn professional writing skills, willing to do public speaking, willing to be a team player
and work collaboratively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Parking problems? Need for night/weekend availability? Things a
student should know before an interview?):
HOURS: Some evenings and weekends
PARKING:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
DRESS CODE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Thank you for completing this form. Please return to jspera@towson.edu
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jen Spera at 410-704-2132
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