Project R.E.A.C.H.
The goal of the student-run, Rural Education Alliance for Community Health, is to serve and educate West Virginians across the state about healthy living.
Health professions students from diverse disciplines travel to different events across the state with emphasis on rural and underserved areas to provide health information about topics such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, diabetes education and oral hygiene including blood pressure screenings and self-exams.
Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities
Volunteers help run health education stations from start to finish including set-up, break-down and working with the public. Volunteers have the opportunity to practice clinical skills such as interviewing, calculating BMIs, and taking blood pressures. Want to be more involved? Take a leadership position with Project R.E.A.C.H. such as helping with event planning and serving as an event leader.
Fall 2024 Outreach Activities
October 19, 2024
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV
October TBA
Williamson, WV
November 16, 2024
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV
Service Learning Activity
TBA
Greenbrier County Event
TBA
Spring 2025 Outreach Activities
February 15, 2025
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV
March 15, 2025
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV
April 12, 2025
Health Education Fair
Capon Bridge, WV
April 19, 2025
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV
Mineral County Event
TBA
Marion County Event
TBA