Community 2000

An Outreach Program...
"...with the health of the community at heart"

This unique student run-outreach program, initiated in 1992, is designed to serve the Newark community through health promotion and disease prevention. Student volunteers are recruited from all schools on the UMDNJ-Newark campus to serve as health advocates to promote healthy lifestyles among the residents of Newark communities.

C2000 volunteers develop skills in clinical medicine and patient education, in addition to fostering relationships between UMDNJ and the greater Newark community.

The three components of C2000 are:

• Health Fairs and Patient Education
  ...assessing community health needs, screenings for preventable medical conditions, patient education.

• Adult and Youth Workshops
  ...interactive workshops conducted at churches, afterschool programs, and local organizations to address specific health topics.

• Lecture Series
  ...student volunteers participate in a "Health of Our Community" lecture series at UMDNJ. Lectures focus on developing clinical skills, conducting workshops, and patient education.

The success of this program earned UMD-New Jersey Medical School national recognition in 1994, when it was awarded a "Health of the Public" grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts and RWJ Foundation, and received the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Outstanding Community Service Award.