OCCHA

Dear OCCHers, Thanks for your continued support and everything you have done for our community during this unprecedented and challenging year. Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season! -OCCHA Executive Board

A big thanks to Dr. Ngo for sharing her story with us. 1. How has your life changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? In a work sense, it's been pretty harsh considering the flow of psychiatric patients being treated has increased lately. In a personal sense, it was depressing at first, until I started getting into new, different hobbies and created a small business. The pandemic has made me a lot more germophobic than before, and now I don't go out very often. At least now, I'm a

Join us this Sunday for a Virtual Clinical Lab Science Workshop with our guest speaker Theodus Nguyen,MLS (ASCP). This is your chance to ask questions, network, and explore opportunities in healthcare. What: Clinical Lab Science Educational Workshop When: Sunday, November 15th, 2020 @ 6:00-7:00 PM Zoom Meeting Code: 983 8348 8697 Zoom Password: 352567 Thanks Theodus Nguyen, MLS (ASCP) for your amazing presentation today! We hope everyone enjoyed our Clinical Laboratory Scienc

COVID 19 has drastically interrupted our way of life and our mental health. Social distancing can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase our stress and anxiety. Therefore, OCCHA wants to listen to your stories of challenges, hope and inspiration! We will take these courageous reflections and put them on our social media platform. Remember to PAUSE, BREATH AND FEEL. Share your journey with us here. https://rb.gy/f85cn1

Flu season is here! CDC recommends that September through October are good times to get vaccinated. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue, even in January or later. Get vaccinated ASAP to protect yourself and others around you. #fluvacccine#flushotseason#occha

Thank you for everyone for joining our virtual Mentor-Mentee Welcoming Day Zoom meeting ! We look forward to seeing you all in the future and stay safe !

Reminder : Virtual Mentor-Mentee Welcoming Day We are excited to connect our mentors and mentees this Friday! Our mentors are pharmacists, clinical lab scientists, medical students, PA students, nursing students, pharmacy students, OT students and podiatry students! Mentors will have the opportunities to meet their mentees including high school and college students. All meeting details have been emailed so don’t forget to check . #mentoringmatters #healthcarementor

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Now is a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked, learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.