Posted on Mar 20, 2014

USF Nursing students and faculty volunteer at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute Health Screening event

USF Nursing students and faculty volunteer at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute Health Screening event

University of South Florida College of Nursing students and faculty volunteered at a special “15 Minutes For Your Health” free community heart screening event at Florida Hospital Tampa-Pepin Heart Institute on Feb 28.

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USF Nursing student assisting at “15-Minutes For Your Health” event. Photo provided  by Ellen Kent, USF Health

Students assisted with blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol levels and BMI screenings to identify individuals at risk for stroke and heart disease. USF College of Nursing instructors Debra A. Gottel, MSN, MHS, RN, and Cassandra A. Vonnes, MS, ARNP-BC, FAHA, provided student support and guidance.

USF College of Nursing students assisted with screenings including blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol levels and BMIs.
USF Nursing students conducting health screenings at the event. Photo provided by Ellen Kent, USF Health
 
Nursing Students meet Dekoda Watson
USF Nursing students and faculty meet Tampa Bay Buccaneers Captain Fear and Former Linebacker, Dekoda Watson. Photo provided by Florida Hospital Tampa. 
 
USF Nursing students at volunteer at florida hospital event
Photo provided by Florida Hospital Tampa

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