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

Hispanocare Health fair, Saturday Oct 11th


When:Saturday Oct 11th (9:30-2:00PM)


Where: Concordia Lutheran Services Senior Health Fair, 3300 N. Whipple, Chicago, IL


What: Blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol screening with Hispanocare

General Body Meeting, Wednesday Oct 15th


When:Wednesday Oct 15th (5:00PM)


Where: CMW 423


What: Our first speaker of the year Kevin Minder from the Center for Immigrant Healthcare Justice http://www.cihj.org will talk

Halloween Salsa Night, Monday Oct 27th


When:Monday Oct 27th (7PM-1AM)


Where: Club 720, 720 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60654 www.720chicago.com


What: A social night of salsa dancing


How: $8 presale, $10 at the door


Why: porque la Salsa teine sabor

General Body Meeting, Wednesday Nov 5th


When:Wednesday Nov 5th (5:00PM)


Where: CMW 106


What: Carmen Velasquez, founder of Alivio, will speak about the history of her organization and how medical students can get involved

La RaMA Bake Sale, Monday Nov 10th


When:Monday Nov 10th (9AM-1PM)


Where: 1st floor lobby CMW


What: Delcious baked goods and Coffee from local panaderias


Why: because everybody needs a morning pick me up

Comments or concerns about the NNLAMS-La RaMA website can be addressed to: jfranc7@uic.edu