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My Journey With StudentsCare
My name is Breelyn and my StudentsCare journey began at the same time as the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, I was a freshman in college thinking I wanted to become a pediatrician. So I decided to participate in StudentsCare's Hospital Buddy Program at our local...
Spreading Hope and Love: StudentsCare’s Dedication to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is not just a month; it is a beacon of hope and an opportunity to bring attention to the courageous battles fought by children facing cancer. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder for us all to rally together, support these children in need,...
StudentsCare Empowering Volunteers Through Transformative Experiences
StudentsCare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of pediatric patients and older adults, has made a profound impact on its college student volunteers. With an average of 2.17 years in the program and 75% of volunteers holding leadership...
THE IMPACT OF STUDENTSCARE: A CHAT WITH ALUMNA OLIVIA CASTELLONE
Meet alumna Olivia Castellone, a volunteer of StudentsCare at the University of Miami from 2018 to 2021. She served as Treasurer and Creative Director on the E-Board for a little over a year. We had the opportunity to chat with her about her experience with...
IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
As we age, our healthcare needs often become more complex and interrelated. We may have multiple chronic conditions, take multiple medications, and require various types of support and services. To provide effective and compassionate care for older adults, healthcare...
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT STUDENTCARE ALUMNA OLIVIA SPINA
At StudentsCare, we are always thrilled to hear from our alumni and appreciate all they have done for our organization. Olivia Spina attended Boston University and eventually became the founder and first president of our Boston University Chapter in 2018. While...
THE SURGEON GENERAL’S CALL TO ACTION: CREATING A CULTURE OF CONNECTION
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is sounding the alarm about the harmful effects of loneliness, isolation and disconnection on the American public. In a recent advisory, he calls for a culture of connection and highlights how social isolation and loneliness...
10 REASONS TO VOLUNTEER
There are so many reasons why volunteering is a great idea. It’s an opportunity to help out your community, gain new skills, and make a difference in the world. But that’s not all; there are plenty of other benefits to volunteering. From personal growth to career...
The Importance of Child Life: When You See It, You Get It
November 2022 marked my 10th year as a Certified Child Life Specialist. I’ve been commonly asked what I do for a living at social gatherings- and after all these years, I still struggle to find a way to truly convey all that this profession encompasses. Oftentimes,...
The Benefits of Play
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” - Fred Rogers No matter the century, the country, the culture, or the setting: wherever you find children, you...
Moving Beyond Volunteering- Becoming Family
12.9.2022 Ashley found StudentsCare at the start of the pandemic. She had volunteered extensively in high school and was looking for a way to serve her community while at the University of Miami. Little did she know that this experience would have such a profound...
How to Make an Impact in a Lonely Older Person’s Life
11.16.2022 Loneliness is a feeling of isolation. We’ve all experienced loneliness, at one time or another. For most of us, it’s just temporary. But for many older people, being isolated and lonely is a constant reality. According to recent studies, 43% of people aged...