Doctors' Day affords an excellent opportunity to further good public relations for the medical profession. A suggested checklist is listed below. You are encouraged to use your own creativity suitable to your area's specific needs and circumstances.
| Education: |
- Breast Cancer Awareness Programs
- Seminars
- CPR Classes
- Health Exhibits at Library
- Allied Health Scholarships
- Medical Career Day
- Create a Traveling Medical Museum
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| Health: |
- Blood Drive
- Health Fair at Shopping Mall
- Breast Screening Seminar for Women
- Organ Donor Drive - Work with Hospitals
- Walk-a-Thon - Use Funds for Community Health Projects
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| Senior Services: |
- Provide Smoke Alarms for Elderly Poor - Work with Fire Department
- Compile List of Health Care and Social Services Phone Numbers
- Visit Nursing Homes and Present a Program
- Supply Reading Material for Nursing Homes
- Conduct Nutrition Classes for Seniors
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| Safety: |
- Start a Car Seat Loan Program/Education for Parents
- Sponsor a Poison Prevention Clinic
- Network with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
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| Donations: |
- Physician's Benevolent Fund
- Establish an Endowment Fund for Community Service Projects
- Hospitality Houses for Adults or Children
- SMA Research and Education Foundation
- AMA-ERF Medical Education
- Spouse Abuse Centers
- Home for Homeless
- Impaired Physician Fund
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| Media: |
- Sponsor a Phone-a-Thon for Public TV Station
- Lease a Billboard with Health Message
- Sponsor Health Line/Health Tips TV Program
- Sponsor an "Ask Your Doctor" Column in Newspaper
- Invite Media to Medical Meeting
- Submit News Release on Doctors' Day - March 30 to:
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Newspapers - TV - Radio
Churches - Hospitals
County Medical Society Editor
State Medical Association Editor
Medical Journals
Alliance Publications |
- Place Doctors' Day Displays in Libraries and other Public Places
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| Restoration: |
- Old Medical Building
- Doctor's Office
- Decorate Room in Hospital, Clinic or Nursing Home
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| Landscaping: |
- Plant a Tree or Shrubs at Hospital, Medical School or Nursing Home
- Plant a Area of a City Park, Civic Building
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