PUBLIC HEALTH AND SERVICE RELATED INTERNSHIPS
This list courtesy of Dr. Sorenson & HSOC 251 students (Fall 2011)
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION INTERNSHIPS
Internship Eligibility
APPLICANTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL.
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships. The
internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work
experience in the above-mentioned areas. Candidates should be working towards a
bachelor, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome.
Availability
Opportunities for internships are available year-round. Internships can be developed for a 34 month period, an academic quarter, an academic semester, or for a full year. To assure
that the intern maximizes his/her experience, we prefer to have students commit a
minimum of 20 hours a week to the internship and for those students visiting for a
semester, full time, if possible.
Compensation
APHA internships are unpaid.
Application Process
Upon receipt, applications will be screened to determine which applicant best meets the
needs of the application’s desired area of interest. APHA staff will then interview selected
applicants for internship positions. If you are interested in applying for an internship please
submit the following materials to the Human Resources Department:
 Complete Application;
 Cover letter, indicating your specific area(s) of interest and expertise, as well as you
availability and schedule;
 Resumé
 Writing sample required – demonstrating your ability to synthesize complex
information in a reader-friendly style(something you have already written);
 Clips requied for The Nation’s Health applicants; (published or class writings are
acceptable)
 Three references – not letters of recommendation but rather names and phone
numbers of three individuals for who you have worked or with whom you have taken
a class and who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications (Academic, or
professional);
 Transcript (official document from the school).
Application Deadlines
While internships are available year-round, students may also intern for a specific academic
period or for the summer. Please note the following suggested timeline. Start and end times
are negotiable.
Semester/
Term
Fall
Spring
Summer
Approximate
Sept 1 – Dec 15 Jan 15 – May 1 June 1 – Aug 15
Timelines
Application
Deadline
July 15
Dec. 1
April 15
Submit Application (via Mail ONLY)
Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this
position should apply by the application deadline. Mail all documents to: Human
Resources/Internship – APHA, 800 I St., NW, Washington, DC 20001-3710. Electronic or fax
entries will not be accepted. For further assistance please contact us at (202) 7772459. APHA is an EEO and AA company strongly and actively committed to diversity in its
workplace.
Children's Inn at National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, Unpaid Internships)
Unpaid Internships
The Children's Inn at NIH is a private, non-profit, family-centered residence for pediatric
outpatients at the National Institutes of Health and for their families. Its purposes are to keep
children together with their families during serious illness, reduce their stress and facilitate their
healing through mutual support.
The Inn has a unique public-private partnership with the NIH. Candidates would have the
opportunity to be exposed to federal policies and procedures as well as the operations and
management of a non-profit organization. For those interested in working with children and
families managing chronic and/or life-threatening illness, The Inn offers a unique opportunity.
Rotations in the following areas are among the options, with the possibility of additional
rotations based on the needs of candidates and the organization:
 Child and Family Programming
 Financial Management
 Human Resources
 Property Management
 Facilities
 Residential Program Operations
 Non-profit Management
 Legal Issues in a Non-profit Operating within a Federal Environment
 Fundraising and Public Relations
 Association Management
 Board and Committee Administration
 Volunteer Management
The Inn is looking for motivated Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students who are positive,
energetic and compassionate; have the ability to work with families in crisis, are flexible and
adapt to priority changes; are reliable and committed; pay attention to detail; enjoy learning new
things; strive to produce high-quality work; conduct themselves in a professional manner and are
very organized.
Majors/backgrounds which would best fit our internships include: Behavioral & Social Science,
Social Work, Healthcare, Public Health, Business Administration/Management, Public Policy,
and Architecture & Construction, but we are open to others who may be interested in a nonprofit or hospitality house environment. Through the development of a training plan by the
agency, mentor and intern, internships at The Inn are tailored to meet the specific needs of each
individual and include challenging projects and tasks that are both meaningful and
stimulating. Additionally, our experienced mentors and managers work side by side with interns,
offering invaluable insight to maximize the experience.
If you are interested or have questions about any of our open positions, please
contact Tammy Pinson, Director of Human Resources at pinsont@mail.nih.gov or
at 301-451-9458. If submitting your resume by e-mail, please indicate the position in
the subject line. The Children's Inn at NIH is an equal opportunity employer.
Intramural Research Program of the National Institute on Drug Abuse
The Recruitment & Training Program for Under-represented Populations is a summer internship program that
provides training opportunities for students who are interested in the scientific basis of drug abuse. A limited
number of positions are available each summer.
http://irp.drugabuse.gov/rtpup.php
Community Health Internship Program
URL for applications: http://www.med.upenn.edu/btg/BTG_AboutCHIP.htm
About the Community Health Internship Program (BTG CHIP)
Overview
BTG CHIP is a paid community-based summer internship program that helps
students gain a broader understanding of the factors that affect health in
underserved and economically disadvantaged communities. The internship
offers students in the health and social services fields an opportunity for
interdisciplinary collaboration. Students are matched with approximately 100
nonprofit community partners in Philadelphia, Erie, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh
Valley, Pennsylvania, and in New Jersey. Student teams collaborate with
community site personnel, community members and faculty to design projects
based on community-defined needs and on the students’ professional
disciplines and interests.
2011 Program Dates
Philadelphia Consortium
June 20 – August 5, 2011
Erie
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
June 6 – July 22, 2011
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
June 6 – July 29, 2011
Lehigh Valley
June 20 – August 5, 2011
New Jersey
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey
June 13 – July 29, 2011
Recent Program Stats
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In 2010, 246 student interns provided service at 113 community sites in
Philadelphia, Erie, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and
in New Jersey.
Student interns represented 12 health and social service disciplines,
including medicine, dental medicine, nursing, occupational therapy,
pharmacy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, social work,
creative arts in therapy, law, and city/regional planning.
Program Basics
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Students are recruited and interviewed for BTG CHIP during the winter
and are notified of acceptance during the spring.
The matching of student interns with community sites is based on the
site’s needs and the student’s professional discipline and interest.
Student interns perform a wide range of tasks for a diverse set of
populations. This enables participating community organizations to
provide additional services that support health education and healthy
behaviors in the context of each organization’s mission.
Student interns are matched with a community preceptor and an
academic preceptor. The community preceptor serves as a site mentor
for the interns and as an advocate for the community. The academic
preceptor serves as a resource and provides support for the student
experience.
In addition to the community site activities, student interns spend one
day each week in curricular sessions where community members, health
and social service professionals, and program faculty help them build
skills and develop a deeper understanding of key issues regarding
vulnerable populations.
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response ASPR Internship
http://www.phe.gov/about/COS/Pages/internships.aspx
ASPR Internships
Become an Intern at the Department that touches the lives of every American!
At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Preparedness and Response (ASPR), you can give back to your community, state, and country
by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.
ASPR Mission:
Lead the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of
public health emergencies and disasters.
ASPR Core Values:
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Service to the Nation
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Teamwork
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Leadership
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Integrity
ASPR serves as the Secretary’s principal advisor on matters related to bioterrorism and other
public health emergencies. To accomplish its mission, ASPR collaborates with its stakeholders,
including other HHS programs; other Federal agencies; State; local; Tribal; and international
officials; and private health sectors.
ASPR is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response who reports
directly to the Secretary. Within HHS, ASPR is responsible for ensuring a unified integrated
approach in preparing for and responding to the public health and medical effects of natural and
man-made disasters.
ASPR has five Program Offices:
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Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO)
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Biomedical Advanced Research & Development Authority (BARDA
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Office of Medicine, Science and Public Health (OMSPH)
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Office of Policy and Strategic Planning (OPSP)
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Office of Resource Planning and Evaluation (ORPE)
ASPR offers two Internship Programs:
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The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) allows the opportunity to gain
experience in a wide variety of fields. Job opportunities under this program offer you
temporary employment ranging from summer jobs to positions that can last for as long as
you remain a student.
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The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) allows students the opportunity to gain
experience directly related to your field of study. Under this program, you are eligible for the
full range of benefits e.g., health insurance, life insurance, retirement coverage and yearly
within-grade increases. It provides formal periods of work and study while you are attending
school. It requires a commitment by you, your school, and the employing Federal agency.
You may be eligible for permanent employment under this component after successfully
completing your education and meeting work requirements.
The objectives of the Internship Programs are:
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To encourage students to consider a career with HHS/ASPR
To provide students with valuable Federal work experience
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To provide students with an educational opportunity to expand career options, nurture
professionalism, and foster individual development
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To aid the Department in achieving its mission
Duties:
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Intern duties and responsibilities will vary according to office assignment
Intern duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Assist in developing operational plans, analytical products, and training exercises, to
ensure the preparedness of ASPR, the Department, the Federal Government, and the
public, to respond to domestic and international public health, medical threats, and
emergencies.
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Assist in ensuring that ASPR has the systems, logistical support, and procedures
necessary to coordinate the Department’s operational response to acts of terrorism and
other public health and medical threats and emergencies.
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Assist in providing an integrated, systematic approach to the development and purchase of
the necessary vaccines, drugs, therapies, and diagnostic tools for public health medical
emergencies.
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Assist in providing coordination on the medical, scientific, research, and public health
aspects of emergency preparedness and response for ASPR.
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Assist in carrying out special scientific and public health oriented projects and work with
others to support the establishment of activities, programs, and standards to protect the
public from bioterrorism and naturally–occurring infectious disease threats.
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Assist in working with other nations and multilateral organizations in combating public
health threats by establishing bilateral and multilateral international partnerships.
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Assist in developing short and long term policy and strategic objectives for ASPR and
support the development and implementation of an integrated ASPR approach to policy,
strategy, and long-term planning processes.
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Assist in providing analysis in the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures,
and operational strategies that ensures efficient and effective allocation and utilization of
program resources in support of ASPR’s mission.
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Assist in formulating, monitoring, and evaluating ASPR budgets, plans, and other
resources that support management of human capital, facilities, and acquisitions of program
services.
Program duration:
The internships are available throughout the academic year including summer.
Requirements:
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U.S. Citizenship or permanent legal residency
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Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at an accredited college or
university
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Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is desired
Salary:
Internships can be paid based on funding availability
Location:
Washington D.C.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted year around. Applicants must identify the date they desire to start the
internship on the ASPR Internship Form and the duration of their availability. The minimum
tenure of these internships is 10 weeks and can be extended according to availability.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents electronically
to Elbert.Murphy@hhs.gov.
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Resume
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A letter briefly describing your interests and career goals
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Transcript of most recent coursework
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Letters of recommendation (2)
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Completed ASPR Student Intern Position Application
Once your complete application documents are received by HHS/ASPR, you will receive an email confirming receipt. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and only qualified
applicants will be contacted for interviews.
In accordance with the Federal Equal opportunity Recruitment Program, the Department
encourages women and minority students to apply for these positions.
USAID summer internships
Dear Global Health Colleague,
Make summer 2012 your career steppingstone
The Global Health Fellows Program II is pleased to announce its newly-opened internships with the US Agency for
International Development (USAID) in the Agency’s Washington, DC headquarters. These positions consist of three
current openings and a summer cohort of 25.
Work with the largest development agency in the world
USAID is home to a wide range of global health professionals working on health projects of international scope and
importance. Contribute your skills to specific activities in one of the offices in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health—
Office of the Assistant Administrator, Office of HIV/AIDS, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Office of
Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition.
These internships will provide you a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of global health.
You’ll be working with experienced professionals on health projects of international importance.
Technical areas include:
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Infectious diseases: HIV/AIDS, TB
Maternal and child health
Reproductive health
Nutrition
Commodities and logistics
A variety of competitive, positions are available. While most positions are at the graduate level, some positions are
also open to undergraduate students who meet certain criteria. We are interested in people from a broad range of
disciplines including:
 Public health
 Social work
 Education
 International relations/development
 Commodity security and logistics
 Medicine
 Nursing /midwifery
 Public policy
 Pharmacy
 Business administration
To apply
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net.
All internships require US citizenship or permanent resident status.
GHFP-II’s Winter 2012 internships in Washington, DC include:
Office of HIV/AIDS, Technical Leadership and Research Division
HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Intern
HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)/Pediatric Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Commodities Security and Logistics Division
Contraceptive Commodities Security & Logistics Intern
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled, but not to close before January 3, 2012.
GHFP-II’s Summer 2012 internships in Washington, DC include:
Bureau for Global Health’s Office of the Assistant Administrator
Highly Vulnerable Children Intern
The Center to Accelerate Innovation, Introduction and Impact Intern
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Office of HIV/AIDS, Implementation Support Division
Orphans and other Vulnerable Children Services Integration Intern
Orphans and other Vulnerable Children and Social Workforce Strengthening Intern
Orphans and other Vulnerable Children and Psychosocial Support Intern
Orphans and other Vulnerable Children and Household Economic Strengthening Intern
HIV/AIDS Capacity Building Intern
Office of HIV/AIDS, Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Division
Most-At-Risk Populations Intern
HIV/AIDS Health Systems Strengthening Intern
Office of HIV/AIDS, Supply Chain for Health Division
Supply Chain and Logistics Intern
Office of HIV/AIDS, Technical Leadership and Research Division
HIV/AIDS Research Intern (potentially 2 hires)
HIV/AIDS Prevention Intern
HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Intern
HIV/AIDS Community Care and Prevention Intern (potentially 2 hires)
HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Intern
HIV Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)/Pediatric Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Policy, Evaluation & Communication Division
Demographic and Health Surveys Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Commodities Security and Logistics Division
Contraceptive Commodities Security & Logistics Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Research Utilization Division
Family Planning High Impact Practices and Research Utilization Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Service Delivery Improvement Division
Youth Program Strengthening Intern
Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Infectious Diseases Division
Tuberculosis Program Intern
Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Nutrition Division
Health Research Analyst Intern
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All positions are open until January 31, 2012.
To learn more about GHFP-II, please visit www.ghfp.net. To learn more about USAID, the largest government
donor organization in the development field, please visit www.usaid.gov.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
© 2011 Global Health Fellows Program. All Rights Reserved.
Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health Internship
This is a 10-week job for undergraduate students who are "passionate about the environment, interested in human
health, and curious about how they are linked."
Here is the link:
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh/overview.htm
Internships in Washington, DC for Summer 2012
This internship is looking for people interested in public health, social work, education, International
relations/development, commodity security and logistics, medicine, nursing /midwifery, public policy, pharmacy,
business/health administration; fields that I know people in this class will enjoy.
People will be able to work in the Office of the Assistant Administrator, the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases
and Nutrition, the Office of HIV/AIDS, or the Office of Population and Reproductive Health.
Interns working in or requiring frequent access to US Government facilities will be required to obtain a security
clearance, which the program facilitates. To be eligible for security clearance, an applicant must be a US citizen or a
US permanent resident. Participation in the internship program is contingent on the applicant successfully obtaining
an interim security clearance.
The deadline for applications will be mid- to late-January 2012. You can apply for up to two of the available
openings.
http://www.ghfp.net/content.fsp?id=40680
Philadelphia FIGHT Development Internship
Philadelphia FIGHT is a local organization dedicated to HIV prevention and supporting those who live with AIDS.
They offer many volunteer opportunities to get involved, and are also offering a Development Internship during the
school semester (with credit and a small stipend awarded). Here is the information:
Philadelphia FIGHT is seeking a highly-motivated quick-learning intern with strong
writing skills, meticulous organization and communication skills, and a fluent
knowledge of Microsoft Office and some graphic design to assist the Director of
Development and Communications. He or she should possess excellent time
management skills and be able to balance multiple projects.
Duties will include organizing news stories, editing press releases and
correspondence, updating website content, researching potential grants, publishing
a monthly staff newsletter, and assisting the Director on other creative tasks as
needed. Recruiting participants for the annual AIDS Walk in October and preparing
for the annual Philadelphia FIGHT Gala on December 3rd will be a major focus of
this semester-long internship.
The person must share our values and commitments - that each life is infinitely
precious, that everyone regardless of life circumstances is entitled to a high level of
excellence in service provision, and that we must maintain our commitment to
ending the AIDS epidemic within the lifetime of people currently living with HIV.
A small stipend will be awarded at the end of the semester.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Terry Trudeau,
Director of Human Resources at ttrudeau@fight.org.
To find out more click on this
link: http://www.fight.org/subsection.php?sub=56&sec=15&cat=3 or simply go
to fight.org and search around. There are lots of great ways to get involved
with this local, community-based public health organization.
Genetic Alliance
If you are interested in working for a health oriented non-profit this summer this is a great option. Particularly
because it is located in Washington, DC and you get the opportunity to participate in a conference at the hill!
http://www.geneticalliance.org/internships
Internship Opportunities with Sayre Health Center
The Sayre Health Center at Sayre High School is seeking to involve its high school students and
Penn students in a series of major community health promotion campaigns. Interns are needed to
further plan and support this effort. Two positions are currently available. Applicants should
email a resume and contact information of two references to: Dr. Gillian Bazelon, Education
Director, Sayre Health Center, jill.bazelon@gmail.com
Evaluation Research Assistant Internship
Duties may include: Collaborating with Sayre Health Center, Sayre High School and Penn
participants in planning, designing, and conducting ongoing program evaluation at Sayre,
Establishing an evaluation timeline, Facilitating and administering pre/post surveys with students
and teachers
Program Research Internship
Duties may include: Research the effectiveness of community leaders in disseminating
information and promoting a culture of healthy living in their community, Research leadership
programs in churches and schools, Program implementation
Location: Sayre High School at 58th & Walnut
Days/Time: 10 hrs/week. Times are flexible. To start immediately and then 15 weeks between
Jan-May 2012
Pay: $10/hr
Science and Technology Policy Institute Fellowship
https://www.ida.org/stpi/careers/fellows.php
Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EH REP) at the
University of Washington Seattle
Deadline: February 15, 2012
The Environmental Health Research Experience Program is a funded nine week,
summer experience for undergraduates with interest in an interdisciplinary field that
uses the tools of science to solve human health problems related to the environment.
EHREP provides students with hands on experience in laboratories of leading
researchers, introduces them to key environmental and occupational health issues while
offering research exposure that will help them become competitive for graduate school.
Students will work full-time under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will receive a
stipend of $5,200.
Students underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. The
deadline for student applications is February 15, 2012.
Program poster: http://depts.washington.edu/ ehug/documents/ehrep2012.pdf
Program website: http://www.ehrep.washington. edu
Global Medical/Dental Brigades over Spring Break
Each spring break, Penn's chapters of Global Medical and Dental Brigades sends a group of students to
Honduras to set up clinics and volunteer with Honduran and American medical and dental professionals.
In the past, we have served over 1,000 patients who had inconsistent access to medical and dental care.
Schools and community centers are turned into mobile medical and dental clinics and Hondurans come
from great distances to access this care. Students have the opportunity to see firsthand how medicine
works in this setting of the developing world, and how doctors are able to use limited resources to help
these patients. Students will also gain hands-on experience through shadowing dentists, performing
extractions and fluoride treatments, and raising awareness about oral hygiene.
You will be inspired by the tireless energy of local volunteers, the gratitude of patients who have suffered
from preventable or treatable conditions, and the compassion and integrity of physicians and pharmacists
who donate their time to work with under-served populations.
On last year's brigade (March 2011), the mayor of Marcala La Paz was so moved by the volunteers'
dedication that he gave out certificates of appreciation to all volunteers.
If you are interested in medicine, dental, development, speaking Spanish, seeing Central America, or just
doing something meaningful and inspiring with your spring break, this trip is for you!
APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN:
FOR MEDICAL:
https://docs.google.com/ document/d/ 1paHKZiJZoagSj42bbEBid-XpS9 bbNTgHNR_aaURtVWQ/edit
PLEASE SUBMIT MEDICAL TO:
penngmb@gmail.com
FOR DENTAL:
https://docs.google.com/ document/d/ 1V2qHEajEfs62VUVhxJPK76kSqN tWNd0vPqSXbEje-tQ/
edit?hl=en_US
PLEASE SUBMIT DENTAL TO:
UPennDental@globalbrigades .org
APPLICATION IS DUE 11/30 AT 11:59PM!
More trip details:
Dates: March 3-9th, 2012
Costs: $750 in-country, plus flights (usually between $600 and $800). However, we do extensive
fundraising to offset these costs. We will be writing letters, filling out grants, and other things to reduce
them a lot.
Mayor's Internship Program: Department of Public Health
This is a little early, but you can apply to the Mayor's Internship Program in Philadelphia to work with Philadelphia's
Department of Public Health. I did this internship the summer after my sophomore year and I had a great
experience! I attached the link below if anyone is interested.
http://www.phila.gov/experiencephila/mayor.html
Maternity Care Coalition
Since 1980 Maternity Care Coalition has been bringing together people who care about the
health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, and high risk
families.
The Center for Student Research Program welcomes students with an interest in maternal
and child health research and/or policy. Research may include: data collection and analysis,
program evaluation, and needs assessments. Advocacy activities may include: legislative
action, dissemination of research findings, coalition building, conference planning, public
benefits education, organizing constituents,training, and more. The REA Department offers
an excellent opportunity to develop written and verbal communication skills while being
exposed to the ins and outs of the political process and qualitative research.
For more details visit : http://www.momobile.org/about/oppor_stu.html
The Food Trust
The Food Trust strives to make healthy food available to all. Working with
neighborhoods, schools, grocers, farmers and policymakers, we've developed a
comprehensive approach that combines nutrition education and greater availability
of affordable, healthy food.
Follow this link to find a listing of internships and job opportunities:
http://www.thefoodtrust.org/php/about/jobs.php
Latino Immigrant Health in Philadelphia
This program promotes Latino immigrant health in Philadelphia through access to high-quality clinical care services,
innovative education opportunities, and participation in peer-to-peer health promotion programs. Its an awesome
organization that welcomes all different types of volunteers. Its also a great way to practice another language since
the program targets a population with limited English experience. Check out the link below for more information.
http://www.puentesdesalud.org/index.html
International Development Summer Institute in Ghana, Summer 2012
Applications are open!
Applications due Dec 21, 2011
http://www.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/service-learn/idsi/index.php
The International Development Summer Institute – provides students with the opportunity to have an applied
learning and cultural experience abroad. The program consists of 5-weeks of pre-program preparation at Penn, a 4week long training and service program on the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
(KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, and completion of final paper the following semester at Penn. IDSI accepts up to 20
undergraduates across Penn. In Ghana, students participate in lectures from faculty two days a week and service
learning at a field site three days a week.
IDSI serves as an entry point for novice undergraduates who desire to gain knowledge of and experience in Africa
(West Africa in particular), and in working on problems of the developing world. They will receive an introduction
to literature on development, learn about working in a team, and engage in confronting and solving critical problems
as they arise. Students are expected to reach a greater understanding and appreciation of the impact that culture,
society, politics, economic institutions, and appropriate technologies have on improving the health, education, and
quality of life for communities living in the developing world. Finally, IDSI aims to prepare and influence students
toward global career opportunities.
Coursework and credit:
IDSI provides students with 2 CU of credit, one in African Studies, and one through SEAS for the field practicum.
In-Country Overview:
Sat May 12th- Sat June 9th
Service learning at field site (MTW)
Lectures (RF)
Cultural Excursions (Weekends)
Applications due Dec 21, 2011
http://www.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/service-learn/idsi/index.php
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Penn Engineers without Borders
Summer 2012 Application
We are now selecting two teams to travel to Ngyenmbo, Cameroon in May 2012 and Pajomel, Guatemala in August
2012. The trip will involve a program fee that will qualify for financial aid. This program fee will cover travel,
room, and board. Additionally, students will receive 2 c.u. for participating in the program.
Applications are due December 3rd at 11:59pm:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dExrT3RWb2poVmlNMHlEYmdkVEI3a1E6
MQ#gid=0
To see what we have done in Cameroon and Guatemala, check out our video:
Penn EWB Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koV9hJ06Cdg
Cameroon
Penn Engineers Without Borders is returning Cameroon for a fourth project in the Bome Valley of the Northwest
Region. Since 2007, we have worked with a local NGO to implement two water distribution projects, one sanitation
project, and various educational projects. This summer, we hope to extend our outreach to the village of Ngyenmbo
where we will work to create a water distribution project. Team members will design and implement a system to
bring water to a community of 4,000 people. Possible ideas involve a solar-powered water pump, gravity-fed water
distribution system, and wind-powered water pump. We will also be leading an educational component that will
focus on sanitation and healthcare. Please contact Mike Magaraci at msmagaraci@gmail.com or Nishant Neel at
nishant.neel92@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Guatemala
Lake Atitlan is located in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and is characterized by the towns and villages of the
Maya people, specifically the Tz’utujil and the Kaqchikel. This beautiful lake has come under threat of water
contamination due to lack of waste water treatment and sewage systems, insufficient filtration, and cyanobacteria.
Thus the people of Lake Atitlan are in danger of losing their most precious resource: water. PennEWB is partnering
with Ati't Ala and the community of Pajomel to implement a sanitation system by building latrines in Pajomel. We
hope to work with the community leaders with support from Ati’t Ala to find solutions to the sanitation needs by
designing and constructing an adequate latrine system for the community. We also plan to have an educational
component focusing on building and maintaining strong health practices at the community school. If you have any
questions, please contact Shivali Khetan at skhetan11@gmail.com or Nick Pesta at njpesta@gmail.com.
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Penn's International Internship Program (IIP)
Application Open:
December 1st, 2011
9:00 am
Application Close:
February 1st, 2012
11:59pm
http://sa.oip.upenn.edu/iip
Access the BFS Summer Opportunity Fellowship Application here:
http://sa.oip.upenn.edu/?go=bfs
Contact Information:
Cara Bonnington
Outreach Coordinator
Office of International Programs
215-573-6047
carab@pobox.upenn.edu
GAR
Global Activities Registry
http://www.upenn.edu/globalactivities
Netter Center Penn Program for Public Service Internship
http://www.upenn.edu/ccp/programs/89.html?task=view
Students participating in the Public Service Internship have played leading roles in creating a variety of the
programs and projects that currently involve Penn students, faculty, and staff with West Philadelphia schools,
hospitals, and other community organizations.
CDC Summer Environmental Health Internship
CDC Summer Environmental Health Internship
Application Deadline: February 1, 2012 Program dates: June 13 – August 17, 2012
CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(NCEH/ATSDR) are offering a 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the
environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked. During the course of the internship
students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects, experiential
learning opportunities, individual environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips, brown bag lunches,
and shadowing and mentoring relationships at CDC/ATSDR. Interns will be based at CDC/ATSDR’s Chamblee
Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program.Please visit
www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh for more information and application instructions:
SUMR Program in Health Services Research
The Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program, in its thirteenth year, provides
rising sophomores, juniors and seniors with an opportunity to receive a generous monthly stipend to conduct health
services and/or epidemiology research on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of Penn faculty. The purpose of
SUMR is to prepare and encourage top students to pursue academic and research careers in health services research
and epidemiology. In addition to conducting research, SUMR Scholars will participate in an orientation program,
enroll in a GRE prep course, attend weekly seminars, attend a national conference in Orlando, and network with
health services researchers and epidemiologists. The program runs from late May through mid-August and currently
is funded by LDI, HCMD and the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP). Past supporters,
and/or supporters of individual SUMR Scholars, have included the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ), Penn's Center of Excellence for Diversity Health Education and Research, Penn's School of Nursing, and
the Provost’s Diversity Fund.
Interested students can get program details and the on-line application due
February 1, by visiting SUMR’s web site at http://ldi.upenn.edu/sumr .
VOLUNTEER ABROAD IN LATIN AMERICA for YOUNG PEOPLE WITH
DIABETES
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Program Objectives
June 2012
ECUADOR
July 2012
1) Empower youth to be role models & leaders of social change who share their knowledge with
others
2) Inspire parents and young people to realize that type 1 diabetes is a manageable condition
3) Strengthen current diabetes knowledge, beginning with the themes of leadership and selfesteem
4) Teach children, adolescents and their parents how to control Type 1 diabetes- diabetes in order
to give them the tools to live a better quality of live.
-No prior diabetes knowledge required-Intermediate Spanish preferred
Please contact Maria Velasquez, mvelasquez@ ayudainc.net with any questions
Project: IMHOTEP - Public Health Internship
http://www.morehouse.edu/centers/phsi/imhotep/program.html
Project IMHOTEP is is an eleven-week internship designed to increase the knowledge and skills of rising juniors
and seniors and recent graduates of an undergraduate institution in biostatistics, epidemiology, and occupational
safety and health. The program begins with two weeks of intense educational training. The purpose of this training is
to equip interns with the academic coursework and information necessary to complete the program. During the
remaining nine weeks, interns conduct public health research with experts at the CDC, NIMR, Mexico Negro, and
various other public health agencies.
John's Hopkins Summer Internship Program (SIP)
Hopkins' SIP is unique in that it's interdisciplinary -- offering internships in the Bloomberg School of Public Health,
research opportunities in it's Basic Science Institute, as well as opportunities in Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine. It seems especially great for those who want a comprehensive public health, as well as a biomedical
science-related summer experience. The program runs for 10 weeks and does seem relatively competitive-- but a
$3,000 stipend's provided if you're accepted. Here's the link for the program's site:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/graduateprograms/sip.cfm. The program manager, Catherine Will, can be
contacted for more info at cwill@jhmi.edu.
Southern Appalachian Mountains Stewards (SAMS) Internships
For those who are specifically interested in public health, look into the following
position: Dust Campaign Intern – working closely with SAMS members in their
fight to control the coal dust blanketing their communities. This work involves
supporting communities to develop community based water and dust monitoring
systems, pressuring regulatory agencies, and much
more.http://www.samsva.org/?p=805
Comprehensive list of public health internships
An extensive list of internships that the University of North Texas Health Center School of Public Health compiles
together every year. LINK: http://www.hsc.unt.edu/organizations/phsa/PublicHealthInternships.htm
Greater Philadelphia Cares
Greater Philadelphia Cares is an organization that lets you get involved in different areas relating to public health by
participating in different volunteer projects. They cover a lot of different areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
Delaware, so check on their site (http://www.philacares.com/index.html) to see what you can get involved in. They
do a bunch of stuff relating to education, hunger relief, helping seniors and people with disabilities, and also
community development. Some of the events they have coming up include a few opportunities to help beautify
neighborhoods while working with residents, and also some cool gardening projects as well.
Leonard Davis Institute Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Institute
The Leonard Davis Institute Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Institute is for rising undergraduate
sophomores, juniors and seniors from underrepresented minority groups, or anyone interested in exploring the field
of health services research . The SUMR program provides students with an opportunity to receive a stipend to
conduct health services research on a topic of their choice, under the guidance of Penn faculty.
See http://ldi.upenn.edu/sumr for more info
IDSI Program
It is a four week internship in Ghana during the summer. The program is run by the engineering school. They take
people from different fields (health, business, engineering, education, etc) to do field work and take classes in the
University of Ghana. While in Ghana, you will be placed into groups based on your field of interest and that is what
your field work will focus on. In addition to the four weeks in Ghana, the internship includes 5 weeks of classes
once a week during the spring semester prior to going abroad.
website: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/undergraduate/service-learn/idsi/index.php
Barbara Johnson Health Policy Scholars Program
Barbara Jordan was a former trustee of the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the first
black woman from the South elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. As a
member of the United States Congress and the Texas State Legislature, Barbara
Jordan's distinguished career was exemplified by her tireless advocacy on behalf of
vulnerable populations. She brought this passion to her work, inspiring others to
become involved in addressing challenging health policy issues. The Kaiser Family
Foundation established the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program in
partnership with Howard University in 2000 to honor the legacy of Congresswoman
Barbara Jordan and to develop leadership skills in health policy for a diverse and highly
talented group of young people, with a special focus on students who are black,
Hispanic or Native American, and underrepresented in health policy. Since that time,
the Program has expanded to all individuals interested in addressing issues affecting
communities of color and other underserved populations, regardless of their race or
ethnicity. To date, more than 150 individuals have participated in the program.
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is an 11-week program that brings rising college seniors and
recent college graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health
policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities. Through the
program, Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further
developing their critical thinking and leadership skills.
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program has four main components: 1) orientation, 2) the congressional
placement, 3) site visits, and 4) the writing sessions and presentation. For many Scholars, one of the most rewarding
parts of the program is getting to know their fellow classmates.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, December 16, 2011. Application materials,
eligibility requirements and more information are available online at
http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/.
CDC Environmental Health Summer Internship. Posted by Liz Taggert.
This is a posting for a summer internship for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for those interested in
Environmental Health. It caters to bunch of different interests regarding brownfields, climate change, food and
nutrition, park accessibility, etc. It's located in Atlanta. However, it is pretty competitive. There are 12 spots and
around 500 applicants. The online application process starts in November. Visit the website for more information
on how to apply! http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh/overview.htm
For questions about this internship program, please contact:
LT Cory Moore, MPH, USPHS
Program Development
NCEH/ATSDR Office of the Director
4770 Buford Highway, MS F-61
Atlanta, GA 30341
E-mail: CLEH@cdc.gov
Description from the website: This is a 10-week summer environmental internship for undergraduate students
majoring in environmental studies, environmental, physical, biological, chemical, and/or social sciences and who are
passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked.
A healthy environment should be capable of sustaining a healthy population; however, with 6.7 billion people on the
earth, there is a need for more sustainable interactions between humans and the environment. Environmental issues
such as overpopulation, air pollution, food shortage, natural disasters, water contamination, and exposure to toxic
substances provide challenges to human health. Human influence on the environment is the main focus of
environmental studies; however there is a growing need to evaluate the effect that the environment has on human
populations.
Harmful environments can increase the risk of many health conditions: asthma, heart disease, cancer, neurological
disease, infections, endocrine dysfunction, injuries, and more. Healthy environments, on the other hand, can promote
good health in many ways—protecting people from toxic exposures, providing safe water and clean air, and
encouraging healthy behaviors such as outdoor recreation.
The link between the environment and health is aptly referred to as “environmental health.” Environmental health is
the discipline that focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health
and well-being, and fosters safe and healthy living. This branch of public health is concerned with all aspects of the
natural and built environment that may affect human health.
Environmental health professionals engage in a broad and exciting range of activities—basic and applied research,
direct health protection efforts such as disaster preparedness and response, health education, patient care, policy
support, and more. For students interested in environmental studies, health sciences, or both, few fields are more
fascinating.
Interns will be placed in environmental health programs at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
(CDC) National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
(NCEH/ATSDR) at CDC's Chamblee Campus. Please note, the CDC has multiple locations in Atlanta and CLEH
interns will be reporting to CDC’s Chamblee campus and not CDC’s Roybal campus (the main CDC campus). Over
the course of the summer, interns will be exposed to a broad overview of environmental public health issues at the
federal level.
Interns will participate in environmental health projects, interact with federal officials and scientists, and visit
important environmental health sites in and around Atlanta. Other activities include "brown-bag" lunches with CDC
staff, as well as attending lectures from prominent environmental health leaders in the Atlanta area. In addition,
interns will be able to attend the many seminars offered by CDC during the summer.
A stipend of $500 per week will be provided for living expenses. Travel to Atlanta will be the intern’s responsibility.
Potential housing options will be provided in advance; however interns will be expected to make their own
arrangements.
Lab Assistant, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Lab Assistant will work on a breast cancer prevention study that is geared to women with elevated risk. This
position will be exclusively in the lab. The primary outcome of this study is the effect of exercise on hormone levels.
The Lab Assistant will assist with the processing of urine collected for the study so that it can be analyzed. The Lab
Assistant may also assist in other study tasks as needed.
A bachelor's degree, or in the process of pursuing a bachelor's degree. Nursing majors are preferred!
Our goal is to find two work study students who will work both together and independently. The hours are flexible,
but we need a firm commitment from you that you will work as scheduled. This position is for the fall semester
only, but if this working relationship proves to be beneficial we'll invite you back for the spring semester too.
Please email me at digioval@mail.med.upenn.edu
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Work-Study Only
1 position available for academic year
$10.00 per hour / 15 hours per week
Requires highly developed skills
_______________________________________
Ms. Laura DiGiovanni
digioval@mail.med.upenn.edu
8th Floor Blockley Hall
423 Guardian Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Environmental Health Scholars program - at Penn
http://www.med.upenn.edu/ceet/STEERProgram.shtml
https://courseweb.library.upenn.edu/https://courseweb.library.upenn.edu/webapps/discussionboar
d/do/index.shtml
Penn Undergraduate Environmental Health Scholars Program (also known as STEER)
Program Description
Interest in environmental health and the need for increased research in this field has steadily grown during the past
decade. To address this need, the University of Pennsylvania has received an NIEHS award for summer internships
for selected undergraduate students (the Short Term Educational Experiences for Research or STEER grant). Ten
weeks of summer activities will expose students to the field of environmental health science through mentorship,
coursework, and field experience. This program represents a collaboration between the Center of Excellence in
Environmental Toxicology, the Center for Public Health Initiatives and multiple schools and faculty at Penn. The
program provides didactic experiences in environmental and public health, as well as research mentorship
opportunities in a variety of areas of environmental exposures and health effects. Each summer, four internships
will be awarded to Penn undergraduate students who will work one-on-one with faculty mentors on projects that
they choose and design. Each intern will receive $3,500 for the ten week internship which will take place May 31
through August 5, 2011.
Program Highlights
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Cutting-edge research seminars on a variety of environmental health topics
Laboratory or field projects mentored by Penn faculty
Environmental health science career exploration
Scientific Integrity and Research Ethics discussions
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Weekly field trips to environmental sites or government agencies
Research Opportunities
Faculty in the Center for Excellence in Environmental Toxicology and the Center for Public Health Initiatives have
active research programs in many topic areas relevant to Environmental Health Science, including but not limited to:
 Oxidative Stress
 Genes and Environment Interactions
 Endocrine and Reproductive Disruption
 Lung and Airway Disease
 Toxicology
 Heavy Metal Exposures
 Childhood Developmental Disorders and the Environment
 Cancer
 Chemicals in the Environment
 GIS and Environmental Justice
Applicants are encouraged to read more about the research programs of CEET and CPHI faculty on their web pages,
and to discuss potential summer projects and interest in the summer internships with faculty.
Qualifications
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Current undergraduate enrollment at the University of Pennsylvania (the program is no longer open to nonPenn students)
 GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or all A’s and B’s in math and science
 At least one year of coursework in biology or other sciences
 Interest in research careers in environmental health sciences
Candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Information
Click here to download an application.
For more information, e-mail: wolfma@uphs.upenn.edu
© Copyright 2006 The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Health Policy Fellowship/Internship
The office of Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7) is seeking Health Fellows for both the 2011
Fall semester and for Spring/Summer 2012. Duties include, but are not limited to, analyzing
regulations and proposed bills, writing memos and attending briefings, and providing assistance to
the legislative staff and communications staff. Applicants must have background in health policy
including Medicare policy and financing, health insurance, and the Affordable Care Act. Excellent
writing and communications skills a must, graduate degree preferred. No Hill experience necessary.
This is an unpaid position. The office will consider a part-time position in conjunction with a
graduate externship in health policy. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé and
brief writing sample (500-1000 words) to hlleajob@gmail.com.
Natalie Francis: Partners in Health Internship
Partners In Health is a non-profit health care organization, based in Boston. They provide free health care and
practice preventative medicine in Haiti, Malawo, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, and many more countries. For more
information on PIH and Dr. Paul Farmer (one of the founders), here is a link: http://www.pih.org/
PIH offers internship, fellowship, and volunteer opportunities for undergrads and grads, such as:
PIH Institute for Health and Social Justice Summer Internship Program (internship@pih.org)
PIH/Inshuti Mu Buzima Summer Internships in Rwanda (rwandavolunteers@pih.org)
For more information on these internships, visit
http://www.pih.org/pages/internship-and-fellowship-programs
Urban Tree Connection
Urban Tree Connection
http://www.urbantreeconnection.org/CHILDRENSPROGRAMS.html
What: Transform abandoned spaces into gardens, etc..
Where: Low-income Philadelphia neighborhood
Contact: Skip Wiener skip@urbantreeconnection.org
Other comments: From articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
In West Oak Lane, teens learn the landscaping trade
One hazy afternoon, a green pickup truck pulls in front of Elizabeth Peoples' home in West Oak
Lane, and out jumps supervisor Jeff Daniels and two teen workers, all in matching T-shirts. They
unload lawn mowers and hedge clippers and begin to maintain the beauty they had created a few
weeks earlier. The crew, Teens Go Green, a new venture operated by neighborhood teenagers, has
a mission this summer: to make West Oak Lane the most attractive neighborhood in the city. In
late spring,...
Published on 2009-07-10, Page B01, Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)
Veggie Kids bond with nature, neighbors
With the day's harvest, the youths known as the Veggie Kids travel door-to-door in their West
Philadelphia community, hustling sun gold cherry tomatoes, swiss chard, cabbage, and string
beans. On this afternoon, Fallon Hook, a regular customer, buys a bag of tomatoes. A culinary
student, Hook, 28, the mother of five, plans to make a salad. But more than a healthy ingredient,
the fresh produce represents "something good for the community,"she says.....
Published on 2009-09-08, Page B01, Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)
PhillyClout would like to salute Skip Wiener, founder and executive director of The Urban
Tree Connection, who cares so much about open space in the city that he made a stand while
suffering an apparent heart attack in City Council's chambers yesterday afternoon. Wiener's main
concern once he was revived in Council? Making sure his written testimony as an applicant for the
new Commission on Parks and Recreation was entered into the record.
Wiener is one of the nearly 200 applicants for nine seats on the new commission, which will
advise the department that grew out of a merger of the Department of Recreation and the
Fairmount Park Commission. He collapsed in Council's chamber before his chance to testify in a
hearing. Councilman Frank DiCicco and a police officer rushed to help. "He didn't look too good
there for a few minutes," said DiCicco. Wiener was pale but revived and immediately started asking
for his testimony to be admitted."This guy is really concerned about the parks system," DiCicco
said. "He's laying there. He looks like he's half dead."
Misako Scott, the office manager at The Urban Tree Connection, said Wiener had a heart
attack. Doctors at Hahnemann University Hospital found a blockage in one of the arteries of
Wiener's heart and were preparing to use a catheter to clear it, she added. Scott didn't sound at all
surprised that Wiener was adamant about his testimony. The Urban Tree Connection gets children
involved in cleaning up vacant lots in their neighborhoods and then teaches the about the
environment, gardening and farming.
Philadelphia Global Water Initiative
http://www.pgwi.org/success.php
What: A wide variety of projects. What students can do appears to be based on the
organization's current activities
Where: Cameroon, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, U.S.
Other comments: Has had volunteer students
Contact: Christiaan Morssink christiaanmo@yahoo.com