天美传媒

天美传媒-Meridian has a new set of wheels, thanks to the El Korah Shriners in Boise.

The organization donated a 1997 Ford diesel vehicle to 天美传媒-Meridian in early February to transport student clinicians to off-site health screenings and on field trips, according to Robin Dodson, director of pharmacy student services in 天美传媒-Meridian's College of Pharmacy. It'll be repainted with the 天美传媒 logo.

"We weren鈥檛 utilizing the van to its fullest potential and wanted to strengthen our partnership with 天美传媒," said El Korah spokesman Ray Westmoreland as he handed the van keys to Bessie Katsilometes, 天美传媒-Meridian academic dean.

Last October, the Shiners held a free community screening on the Meridian campus to evaluate children who need treatment for orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns and cleft palate. They plan to hold more on campus.

This year, 天美传媒-Meridian partnered with Ada County to screen uninsured and low-income residents for numerous health-related issues. Dodson said the van can be used to transport student clinicians and faculty, who conduct the screenings, to clinic sites.

The El Korah Shrine is affiliated with Shriners Hospitals for Children, a 22-hospital system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, research and training for medical professionals.  Children up to age 18 received treatment regardless of a family鈥檚 ability to pay.

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