NNLAMS-LaRaMA is a medical student organization established to help meet the health needs of the often underserved Latin American communities and to promote the ambitions of young Latin Americans pursuing medical careers. NNLAMS-LaRaMA is a recognized chapter of the NNLAMS Midwest Region. LaRaMA is proud to have the support of members from ALL cultural backgrounds who share a common interest to reach out to the underserved and a special interest in Latin American communities. Read more about who we are
Announcements
August General Body Meeting, Thursday August 24
Our first general body meeting of the year happens this Thursday August 21st at 12:30PM in room 423. We'll bring lunch, you bring yourself. Come learn about all La RaMA's programs for the year. Health fairs, medical Spanish, and great social events to name a few. New members can sign up for $25 and get a free La RaMA T-shirt, old members can renew for $15, extra T-shirts $10, La RaMA pins ($5). Also sign up for Medicina Hispana, our lunch time medical spanish class, for the amazing price of $25. Or teach the class and earn the title of profesor/profesora for free( take that Med school debt!)
Hispanocare Health Fair, Saturday Sept 6th
When:Saturday Sept 6th (9:30AM-2:30PM)
Where:Muebleria Continental, 1921 Mannheim Rd., Melrose Park, IL
What: Cholesterol, diabetes, and blood pressure screening
How: Sign up on the Hispanocare google document
Why: Help serve an at risk Latino Community and gain clinical skills and experience
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Monday Sept 8
When: Food 6-9PM, Karaoke, Music, and Dancing 9 til close Monday, September 8th 2008
Where: Merendero San Marcos on 2120 S. Cicero Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
Why: Hispanic Heritage Month is the time when Latin Americans come together to celebrate the anniversary of independence for seven Latin American countries —Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile.
How:$5 at the door
NNLAMS-LaRaMA is proud to present our annual Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us on September 8th 2008 at Merendero San Marcos for a night of food, drinks, dancing, and karaoke. Complimentary Mexican food with Admission 6-9PM, 9PM till close Karaoke and Music Drink Specials:$3.50 Beers, $5 Top Shelf Drinks
We look forward to seeing you at the event and on the dance floor! For further information please contact: Veronica Arauz, varauz1@uic.edu or Marcelino Rivera mriver21@uic.edu