OPHS Newsletter 04/28/26

Hi everyone,

As we get wrap up the month of April and the school year, we’re excited to share a few updates about upcoming new OPHS projects, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to stay involved on campus. There is a lot happening, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all at our upcoming activities.

Best,
The OPHS Leadership Team ☂️

OPHS General Meeting Tomorrow !!

Join us tomorrow from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Science Center Room A154 for our upcoming general meeting! We are excited to welcome a special guest from Kendal Nursing Home, who will be speaking with us about the facility and sharing ways members can get involved. Whether you're looking for volunteer opportunities or simply want to learn more about what Kendal has to offer, this is a great chance to connect and explore meaningful ways to give back to our community. We hope to see you there!

OPHS + American Red Cross Blood Drive 🩸

OPHS is partnering with the American Red Cross to host another Spring 2026 Blood Drive on May 5th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Knowlton Athletics Center. Donating blood is a quick and meaningful way to give back, and one donation can help save up to three lives. As a thank-you, all donors will receive a $20 e-gift card.

👉 Sign up to donate blood

👉 Sign up to volunteer

📚☀️ Health Orgs Study Break!

Need a breather during reading period? OPHS, Obie PHI, OMAPS, and SWAG are teaming up to bring you a collaborative study break on Sunday, May 10th from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Science Center Bowl (rain location: Science Center K100)!

🌟 Event Spotlight: Pre-Medical Experiences Panel with OMAPS!

Oberlin MAPS (Oberlin Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students) is hosting a Pre-Medical Experiences Panel this Thursday, April 30th from 12:30–1:15 PM in Science Center K100.

Hear directly from OMAPS leadership board members as they share their own pre-medical journeys, with a special focus on finding, building, and making the most of clinical hours. Whether you're just starting to explore clinical opportunities or looking for tips on how to maximize the hours you already have, this panel is a great chance to learn from peers who have been in your shoes.

📣 Event Spotlight: The Politics of Care — A Workshop by Covid Safe Oberlin

Our friends at Covid Safe Oberlin are hosting a Mayday Edition workshop on Thursday, May 1st from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM in Wilder 215.

What is community care, and how does a burnt-out college student actually do it? This workshop will cover how Covid works, harm reduction strategies, and how the lessons of care apply to all forms of oppression. The group will also dive into apathy as a tool of fascism and colonialism, and community care as a powerful response.

Open to students and community members alike. A virtual option is available, and the space is fully accessible (elevator, air filter, multiple seating options). Masking up if able is encouraged.

For more info, reach out to covidsafeoberlin@gmail.com or follow them on Instagram @covidsafeoberlin.

🩺 Lunch & Learn: A Medical Mystery with Dr. Graham Akeson!

Take a break from studying and join us on Thursday, May 7th from 12:15–1:00 PM in Science Center K100 for a fascinating case study presented by Oberlin alum Dr. Graham Akeson (OC '12)! When a routine check-up in a healthy patient led to the discovery of a past cardiac arrest, old scans and the physics of airflow in the lungs revealed how an asthma episode triggered a life-threatening event. Come find out how the mystery unravels — and enjoy a free Chipotle lunch while you're at it!

Please RSVP by May 5th at 12:00 PM using this link: https://forms.gle/R96C7vxBzPaq2Avw9

We hope to see you there!