Health equity WEEK

The Physician Assistant Studies program at Canisius College is built upon the central mission of eliminating healthcare disparity and improving the health and wellbeing of underserved populations by developing competent, compassionate clinicians who discern a purpose of service, mindfulness, and leadership in both their community and profession. The physician assistant students at Canisius have dedicated the past few months organzing a week of events that we felt embodied our dedication to bring awareness to disaparities various populations in Buffalo face. Each day is devoted to a particular population that we as a collective felt was at risk due to the health disparities they may experience. Planning for service week has allowed for our program to create impactful and lasting connections in the city of Good Neighbors. We look forward to seeing the final product and are thankful for all of the assistance we’ve received so far from our professors, community leaders, Canisius community and the general public! Most importantly, we are looking forward to serving those in need in the community all while raising awareness for the Physician Assistant profession!

The New Buffalo Institute (NBI) at Canisius College aligns research, service and educational programming toward the many neighborhoods on Buffalo’s East Side, including our own Hamlin Park neighborhood. The NBI affirms our commitment to social justice, provides a welcoming place for community partners to convene, voice concerns and exchange ideas.