The Fourth Annual Neighbors in Health event kicked off the volunteer season at Empire College on Sunday, August 2. Empire provided over 100 volunteers whose spirit, generosity, expertise, and compassion made the event a success. Nearly 400 uninsured children received medical care including dental screenings, immunizations, and vision assessments. Check out photographic highlights from Neighbors in Health 2009 and read below for upcoming events.

Websites which list a variety of volunteer opportunities include Celebrate Community, Good Deeds, Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, and Volunteer Center of Sonoma County/2-1-1.

Empire College student, graduate, faculty, and staff volunteers have been requested for the following events. For additional details and to sign up, please contact volunteer@empirecollege.com or the individuals listed below.

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Third Thursday of Every Month (5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16) - Sebastopol Senior Center - Blood pressure and glucose combined in one clinic. Minimum Requirements: Medical Students who have successfully completed the EKG clinical module.

Work Wellness Program - New opportunity (by referral) with St. Joseph's Health System to do BP's and capillary puncture for cholesterol and glucose screenings:
• Tuesday, May 4 at Korbel Winery
• Thursday, May 6 at Heck Estate
• Thursday, May 13 at Kenwood Winery
• Friday, May 28 at La Tortilla Factory
• Friday, June 4 at Korbel Winery

Friday, May 14 - American Heart Association booth at Kaiser Health Fair - Help promote heart health!

Friday, June 4 - American Heart Association booth at Korbel Winery - Help promote heart health!

Saturday, June 26 - American Lung Association Breathe Easy Ride - Rest stop and frist aid tent.

Wednesday, July 21 and 28 - Neighbors in Health - Reserved training days at Kaiser Permanente for Empire College volunteers to gear up for NIH.

Sunday, August 1 - Neighbors in Health - Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas requiring clinical, organizational, and/or people skills.

Wednesday, September 8 (tentative) - River Rock Health Fair

Sunday, September 19 - American Heart Association's Heart Walk - Howarth Park, Santa Rosa

Wednesday, October 27 - City of Santa Rosa Health Fair - Finley Center, Santa Rosa