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BOXES FOR LIFE IS KEEPING VOLUNTEERISM ALIVE DURING THE PANDEMIC

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Healthcare Volunteers

Afya’s customizable programming makes volunteer work accessible February 24, 2021 By: Marissa Roberge, Social Media Intern Afya’s volunteers have come out in support of medical professionals and their patients in a big way these last 10 months. Corralling volunteers during a global health crisis sounds like an impossible task, but you may be surprised by […]

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Helping the Homeless

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COVID-19 Homeless

There is an urgent need to bring PPE to New York’s most vulnerable population By: Marissa Roberge February 9, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic, according to The Wall Street Journal, is “fueling New York City’s homeless crisis.” A historic high, about 20,000 people are currently experiencing homelessness. To make matters worse, homeless individuals are particularly vulnerable to […]

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Afya Is Leaving Beirut in Better Shape Than We Found It

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Beirut Medical Donations

Although the city will continue to rebuild post-explosion, Afya has done all we can for the medical community. The Afya Foundation’s last shipment of medical supplies arrived at hospitals across Beirut, Lebanon in the last week of January 2021. Afya had been delivering medical supplies to Beirut hospitals since the August chemical explosion. These hospitals […]

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Transitioning from Student to Employee

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Student Volunteer

Occupational Therapy Student Blog Post Feb 2, 2021 Christina Medwid, Mercy College Jessica Strohmeyer, Dominican College Occupational therapists (OTs) are trained in areas which help individuals with disabilities transition from being a student to employed. Unfortunately, people with intellectual, developmental, and specific learning disabilities have the lowest employment rate. In the United States only 18.7% […]

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A Whole Lot of Holism at Afya

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Occupational Therapy Volunteer

Occupational Therapy Student Blog Post December 14, 2020 Carina Frantz, Mercy College Occupational Therapy Program My internship as an occupational therapy student at Afya Foundation has illustrated for me how vital a holistic approach is to occupational therapy (OT). Combining medical and social models, OT understands that people have been shaped by ongoing physical and […]

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Afya In 2020

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As we all reflect on the intense and world shifting events of 2020, we hope you will recall the stark differences in access to healthcare that COVID-19 has highlighted.  Afya’s mission has always been to support the fight for access to quality healthcare, and with your donation we can continue providing needed and necessary supplies […]

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The Importance of Purpose

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Occupational Therapy Volunteer

Occupational Therapy Student Blog Post December 15, 2020 Alyssa Gennaro, Towson University  Rachel Hollembaek, Towson University Being occupational therapy students at Afya has heightened our awareness of how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives. We have learned the importance of how engaging individuals in meaningful activities can result in a feeling of purpose. Individuals define […]

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The Impact of Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder

Afya is a non-traditional work environment that provides opportunities for individuals who have a medical diagnosis, such as Bipolar disorder. Individuals with bipolar disorder may have a variety of symptoms including episodes of mania and depression. These symptoms may impact an individual at Afya when searching a table for items, identifying expiration dates, or concentrating on counting supplies. OTs implement strategies that can be used in and out of the workplace, such as deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, and self-soothing techniques. OTs strive to advocate for the client to identify an optimal fit of function so that they may have a productive work routine!

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Social Isolation, Together

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Social Isolation

Occupational Therapy Student Blog Post Dec 1, 2020 Euka Beloria, Dominican College Carissa Martinez-Cabral, Dominican College The government has had to enforce “social distancing” measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect the vulnerable. Although these strategies were necessary to protect the public’s physical health, they have also had a negative impact on mental […]

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