STEPS Dayton

11/02/2022

Meagan is a second-year PA student at University of Dayton PA. This year she is serving as STEP's Finance Chair.

"I joined STEPS because my friend asked me to, but then I became super interested in the workings of the organization and continue to love working with this patient population. I'm most excited to get started in our new locations!"

"I love coffee and all things Dayton! I'm originally from California, but came to Dayton for school and decided to stick around! Fun Fact: Fall is my favorite season"

Thank you for serving with us Meagan!

10/26/2022

Meet the 2022-23 E-Board!

Morgan is a third-year pharmacy student at Cedarville University. This year she is serving as a STEPS co-chair.

"I joined STEPS because I enjoy serving vulnerable populations. I love serving through STEPS because I am able to make interventions within this population that can and will make a difference."

"I love to travel! I recently traveled to Guatemala on a Medical Mission Trip and I am planning my next trip to Greece."

Thank you for serving this year, Morgan!

02/06/2021

STEPS is getting started up again this semester after a hiatus due to Covid-19, and we're so excited about it! We're so ready to get back out into the community and start making a difference in the lives of our friends in Dayton! Stay tuned 😃

03/11/2018

Are you looking to become to an active member of STEPS? Then consider applying for the 2018-2019 Executive Board Committee, especially if you have volunteered with us in the past! Even if you have not volunteered, you can still apply! ​Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on March 24th; so, send yours in immediately to the STEPS email at [email protected]!​

STEPS stands for Students Teaching Educational Plans for Success. It is a student led, multidisciplinary, preventative health program for the underserved communities of Dayton, Ohio. Currently, we volunteer at the local shelters, which include the Men's, Women's and Children, and Daybreak (an adolescent/young adult center). This winter we have also began volunteering with Miracle Clubhouse - a mental health focused program. As an inter professional team of doctors, pharmacists, psychologists, and physician assistants, we perform motivational interviewing and provide health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, weight checks, etc.) at these facilities to help ensure this vulnerable population has access to what he or she may need to either stay or get on track to be healthy!

As a member of the Executive Committee, you will be able to help coordinate and plan these sessions, while also having the opportunity to lead! Not only does this opportunity allow you to give back to the community, but also it enables you the chance to interact with other healthcare professions to see just how important each key player is in taking care of the whole patient! As a Board member, you will even get the chance to implement changes to further improve the program! Not to mention, the experience in these specific roles will enable you opportunities later in your career! For example, if you choose to apply for the grant writer, you will then learn how to properly draft and apply for grants, which could be beneficial later if you choose to either work for a non-profit organization or to take the research route! So, take a look at the positions to see which may interest and benefit you for what you want to accomplish as a doctor, pharmacist, psychologist, or physician assistant!

If interested, message us so we can send you an application! Positions include Co-chair, Committee Chair, and Committee Member) Please,​ send ALL applications to the STEPS email (step​[email protected]) by 11:59pm on March 24th. Also, if you have any further questions, contact the current Co-Chairs, Kara Lish ([email protected]) or Daniel Keltner ([email protected]).

02/25/2018

Did you know the Miracle Clubhouse in Dayton is working to improve the lives of people with mental illnesses in Dayton? Programs like these can improve employment rates, decrease mental-health related hospitalizations, and catalyze meaningful friendships among those with mental health conditions. STEPS volunteers work with those at the Miracle Clubhouse to provide health education and support in reaching their own health goals. Find out more about the Miracle Clubhouse here:
http://gesmv.org/community-programs/behavioral-health/miracle-clubhouse/

01/26/2018

Did you know buying delicious treats for your dog could help support a homeless shelter in Dayton and provide job training for a homeless youth? Find out more about Lindy and Company dog treats and the Daybreak youth shelter in this article!
STEPS volunteers work with the youth staying at the Daybreak shelter to help promote healthy lifestyles. If you are a Dayton-area student in a health or psych field, consider volunteering with us this semester!

By David T. Applegate, Policy and Advocacy Assistant, NTJN This month, the National Transitional Jobs Network (NTJN) is highlighting an organization that’s been leading the way in the fight to en…

01/18/2018

Ever wonder how the opioid epidemic is affecting the homeless population? Check out the following article to learn about the problem and what is being done to combat it:

The issue of opioid abuse has risen to a level of national crisis as the number of people abusing prescription drugs and he**in has dramatically risen, and the rate of opioid-related overdose deaths has tripled since 2000.2 In 2014, an estimated 2.5 million people had opioid-use disorders (OUD) invo...

01/08/2018

As temperatures drop, more people will be residing in one of Dayton’s homelessness shelters. Wondering how you can help the homeless this winter? Check out this list of the St. Vincent de Paul shelters’ most wanted items!

https://stvincentdayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/SVDP-Complete-Wish-List-1.pdf

STEPS volunteers work with those staying at the St. Vincent de Paul men’s and women’s shelters (as well as other shelters) to assist them in reaching their own health goals. If you are a Dayton-area student in a health or psych field, consider volunteering with us this semester!

12/21/2017

We are so excited to announce we will now be volunteering at Miracle Clubhouse! Miracle Clubhouse is a place where people recovering from mental illnesses can come to find support without the fear of facing stigma. There are more than 300 clubhouses across the world working everyday to help those with mental illnesses rebuild their lives, and we are thrilled we are getting the opportunity to work with the clubhouse in Dayton!

10/06/2017

Hi everyone! My name is Kristina Burban and I attend Cedarville University School of Pharmacy. I will graduate in 2020 and as of now my area of interest is between hospital and retail pharmacy. I am from Jamestown, Ohio and I received my B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in music from Wright State. I am the Cedarville University recruitment chair on the STEPS board! My interest include nature/wildlife conservation, snorkeling/diving, hiking in national parks, gaming, coffee and good movies!

09/15/2017

Hello, everyone! My name is Eric Lee and I am from Fairfield, Ohio. I am a medical student at Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State and will graduate in 2020. My areas of interest are broad, but include emergency medicine and neurology. I graduated from Miami University with my BS in Mechanical Engineering. I currently hold the Q&A Chair for the STEPS board. In my free time, I enjoy being active through biking, running, swimming, hiking, lifting and sports. I also enjoy cooking, going to church, hanging out with friends and good movies!

09/08/2017

Hi, I’m Kaleigh Hudak! I am currently attending the University of Dayton's Physician Assistant Program and am expected to graduate in December, 2018. I am interested in dermatology, oncology and emergency medicine, but am keeping all options open. I am from Cleveland, Ohio and I attended the University of Dayton for my undergraduate studies. I am 1 of the 2 recruitment liaisons between STEPS and the University of Dayton. I am an avid runner and love exploring local coffee shops, breweries and restaurants in the Dayton area. In this picture, this is a skull I drew during one of my undergrad classes!