The Wealth and Poverty theme launches a medical supply drive on World Health Day on Thursday, April 7, to collect over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and other health items for the underserved populations in Botswana and Peru, as well as in Athens.
The items collected at Ohio University will be donated to the following two agencies:
- The Global Health Initiative of Ohio University that in June leads groups of Ohio University medical, nursing and pre-medical students to Gaborone, Botswana and Lima, Peru (led by Professor Eliza Harper of Nursing and Professor David Drozek of the Heritage College of Medicine, respectively) to join efforts in providing medical care for children and families living in poverty.
- Integrated Services, a social service agency that works closely with University Medical Associates at Parks Hall. They help to deliver social services to the Medicaid/underserved population in surrounding areas. Professor Katie Able-Perkins of HCOM is a liaison between the Wealth & Poverty and Integrated Services.
Members of the Student Social Work Association (SSWA) are making and distributing collection boxes. Students at CAS 1300 Themes in Action: Wealth and Poverty are hosting multiple mini-drives at their residence halls. Please contact Dr. Yeong Kim at kimy1@ohio.edu to host a collection box in your own department, building, college or neighborhood. Boxes and fliers can be delivered to, and picked up from, your office.
World Health Day raises awareness and understanding about health issues and mobilize support for action, from the local community to the international stage. According to the World Health Organization, the main goals of the World Health Day 2016 campaign are to increase awareness about the rise in diabetes, and its staggering burden and consequences, in particular low-income communities.
Medicines and Supplies to be Collected
- Over-the-counter medications only
- No liquids
- Creams and ointments are OK
- Generics are great (less expensive)
- No supplements, other than children’s vitamins
- Pain relievers and fever reducers – acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve, etc.), ibuprofen (Motrin, etc.)
- Allergy medications – diphenhydramine (Benadryl, etc.), loratadine, fexofenadine and other nonsedating antihistamines (Claritin, Allegra, etc)
- Stomach acid reducers – ranitidine, etc. (Zantac, Tagamet, Pepcid, Axid) and similar medications; omeprazole etc. (Pepsid, Protonix, Prevacid, Nexium) and similar medications
- Cold medicines – guaifenison / dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM) and other cold medications
- Children’s chewable vitamins
- Antifungal creams (athletes’ foot creams) – Lotrimin, Lamisil, etc
- Antibiotic creams – Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic
- Single bed sheet sets, pillow cases, bath towels, blankets, kids’ pajamas
- And, the following supplies in travel sizes: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, condoms, soap, shampoo
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