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Upcoming Events

Carolinas Via Research Recognition Day 2025

When: February 21, 2025 All day

Louisiana Research Day 2025

When: February 28, 2025 7:45am to 12:30pm CST

VCOM-Auburn Spring Open House

When: March 21, 2025 9:00am to 11:30am CDT

VCOM-Virginia Spring Open House

When: March 22, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

VCOM-Louisiana Spring Open House

When: March 28, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

VCOM-Carolinas Spring Open House

When: April 4, 2025 12:00pm to 3:30pm EDT

Virginia Military Promotion Ceremony Class of 2025

When: May 2, 2025 3:00pm to 4:30pm EDT

Location: SWAGÊÓƵII

Virginia Graduation Class of 2025

When: May 3, 2025 1:00pm to 3:30pm EDT

Louisiana Military Promotion Ceremony Class of 2025

When: May 8, 2025 3:00pm to 4:30pm CDT

Location: Bayou Pointe Event Center

Louisiana Graduation Class of 2025

When: May 9, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT

Location: Monroe Civic Center Arena

Carolinas Military Promotion Ceremony Class of 2025

When: May 15, 2025 3:00pm to 4:30pm EDT

Location: DuPre House

Auburn Military Promotion Ceremony Class of 2025

When: May 16, 2025 3:00pm to 4:30pm CDT

Location: Auburn Campus Multi-Purpose Room

Carolinas Graduation Class of 2025

When: May 16, 2025 10:00am to 1:00pm EDT

Location: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Dress: Business casual attire

Graduates, Faculty, Stage Party, and Family Hooders arrive by 9:15

Auburn Graduation Class of 2025

When: May 17, 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

Location: Neville Arena

Past Events

Virginia Research Day 2025

When: February 14, 2025 8:00am to 3:00pm EST

Auburn Research Recognition Day 2025

When: February 7, 2025 8:00am to 3:00pm CST

VCOM-Carolinas Fall Open House

When: October 25, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

VCOM-Auburn Fall Open House

When: October 25, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

VCOM-Carolinas White Coat Ceremony Fall 2024

When: October 19, 2024 9:00am to 11:00am EDT

Location: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

VCOM-Virginia White Coat Ceremony Fall 2024

When: October 13, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm EDT

Location: Burruss Hall, Virginia Tech

VCOM-Louisiana Fall Open House

When: October 12, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm CDT

VCOM-Auburn White Coat Ceremony Fall 2024

When: October 12, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

Location: Neville Arena

VCOM-Louisiana White Coat Ceremony Fall 2024

When: October 5, 2024 9:00am to 11:00am CDT

Location: W.L. Jack Howard Theater

VCOM-Virginia Fall Open House

When: October 5, 2024 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Check-in at 12:30 PM

Please join us to:

Virginia Graduation Class of 2024

When: May 19, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Carolinas Graduation Class of 2024

When: May 18, 2024 10:00am to 1:00pm EDT

Auburn Graduation Class of 2024

When: May 11, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

Louisiana Graduation Class of 2024

When: May 10, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT

SWAGÊÓƵVirtual Residency Fair 2024

When: April 24, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Spring Open House

When: April 12, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Spring Open House

When: March 23, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Spring Open House

When: March 22, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Spring Open House

When: March 22, 2024 9:00am to 12:00pm CDT

Louisiana Research Day 2024

When: February 23, 2024 8:00am to 5:00pm CST

Virginia Research Day 2024

When: February 16, 2024 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

Carolinas Via Research Recognition Day 2024

When: February 9, 2024 All day

Location: VCOM-Carolinas, 350 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Auburn Research Recognition Day 2024

When: February 2, 2024 8:00am to 2:30pm CST

OMABS information session with current SWAGÊÓƵmedical students

When: December 13, 2023 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST

Zoom Information Session with Current SWAGÊÓƵMedical Students who completed the OMABS program.

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn White Coat Ceremony Fall 2023

When: November 5, 2023 12:00pm to 2:30pm CST

Location: Neville Arena

MABS/OMABS information session with current SWAGÊÓƵmedical students

When: November 2, 2023 5:00pm to 6:00pm EDT

Zoom Information Session with Current SWAGÊÓƵMedical Students who completed MABS or OMABS

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia White Coat Ceremony Fall 2023

When: October 22, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Location: Burruss Hall, Virginia Tech

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Fall Open House

When: October 20, 2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Please join us to:

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana White Coat Ceremony Fall 2023

When: October 15, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas White Coat Ceremony Fall 2023

When: October 14, 2023 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Fall Open House

When: October 6, 2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Please join us to:

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Fall Open House

When: September 30, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Fall Open House

When: September 23, 2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Check-in at 12:30 PM

Please join us to:

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Spring Open House

When: May 20, 2023 9:00am to 1:00pm CDT

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Please join us to:

Auburn Graduation Class of 2023

When: May 13, 2023 1:00pm to 2:30pm CDT

Date: May 13th
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Location: Neville Arena (formerly Auburn University Arena)

Graduation Live Stream - Link Coming Soon

Carolinas Graduation Class of 2023

When: May 12, 2023 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT

Virginia Graduation Class of 2023

When: May 6, 2023 10:00am to 12:30pm EDT

Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Information Session

When: May 3, 2023 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT

If you dream of becoming a physician and want to make sure you’re ready to excel in medical school, then the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (MABS) degree may be the perfect fit for you.

Louisiana Accepted Students Day 2023

When: April 22, 2023 9:00am to 2:00pm CDT

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Spring Open House

When: April 21, 2023 9:00am to 1:00pm EDT

Virtual Residency Fair Spring 2023

When: April 19, 2023 3:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

Join us for an all-campus Virtual Residency Fair

3:00 - 5:00 PM EST (2:00 - 4:00 PM CST)

Louisiana Research Day 2023

When: April 14, 2023 8:00am to 5:00pm CDT

Auburn Accepted Students Day 2023

When: April 1, 2023 8:30am to 2:00pm CDT

 

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Spring Open House

When: April 1, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

Giles County Health Fair

When: March 18, 2023 9:00am to 2:00pm EDT

Virginia Accepted Students Day 2023

When: March 18, 2023 9:00am to 2:00pm EDT

Virginia Research Day 2023

When: February 24, 2023 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

Research Day Virginia: February 24, 2023

VCOM-Virginia, 2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Location: SWAGÊÓƵ2

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Spring Open House

When: February 17, 2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm CST

Address: 910 South Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36832

Find out how we are inspired to make a difference in our communities and beyond.

Please join us to:

Carolinas Via Research Recognition Day 2023

When: February 10, 2023 All day

Auburn Research Recognition Day 2023

When: February 3, 2023 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Fall Open House

When: November 12, 2022 12:30pm to 5:00pm EST

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Fall Open House

When: November 5, 2022 9:00am to 12:00pm CDT

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas White Coat Ceremony Fall 2022

When: October 23, 2022 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia White Coat Ceremony Fall 2022

When: October 21, 2022 2:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn White Coat Ceremony Fall 2022

When: October 16, 2022 1:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

Location: Neville Arena

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana White Coat Ceremony Fall 2022

When: October 15, 2022 9:00am to 12:00pm CDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Fall Open House

When: October 14, 2022 9:00am to 12:30pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Fall Open House

When: October 7, 2022 1:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

Auburn Graduation Class of 2022

When: May 14, 2022 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT

Date: May 14th
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Location: Auburn University Arena

Graduation Live Stream - Link Coming Soon

Virginia Graduation Class of 2022

When: May 7, 2022 10:00am to 12:00pm EDT

Location: Burruss Hall (Doors open to guests at 9:00 AM)
Dress: Business casual attire

Graduates, Faculty, Stage Party, and Family Hooders arrive by 9:15

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Spring Virtual Open House

When: April 29, 2022 12:30pm to 5:30pm EDT

Virtual Residency Fair Spring 2022

When: April 20, 2022 3:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

Join us for an all-campus Virtual Residency Fair

3:00 - 5:00 PM EST  | 2:00 - 4:00 PM CST

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Spring Virtual Open House

When: April 15, 2022 12:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Spring Virtual Open House

When: March 11, 2022 12:00pm to 4:00pm EST

 

MMSA Health Fair

When: March 4, 2022 5:00pm to 8:00pm EST

SWAGÊÓƵMedical Muslim Student Association Presents:

ISNRV HEALTH FAIR 2022

1284 N MAIN ST, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

Visit the MMSA Health Fair for free check- ups, health awareness talks, and OMM treatments!

William G Anderson DO Speaker Series - Jay-Sheree Allen, MD

When: March 1, 2022 6:30pm to 8:00pm EST

SNMA Presents - The William G. Anderson D.O. Speaker Series 2022

Virginia Research Day 2022

When: February 25, 2022 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

Research Day Virginia: February 25, 2022

VCOM-Virginia, 2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Location: SWAGÊÓƵ2

Fear 2 Freedom: Supporting Victims of Sexual Assault

When: February 24, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pm EST

EVC Student Osteopathic Medical Association + EVC OBGYN Association + Fear 2 Freedom

Medical School and Mental Health

When: February 24, 2022 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST

Beyond the Medicine Series

Sponsored by PsychSign

Auburn Research Recognition Day 2022

When: February 18, 2022 8:00am to 3:00pm EST

Carolinas Via Research Recognition Day 2022

When: February 11, 2022 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

Region VI Medical Education Conference: Bridging Global Healthcare Disparities

When: December 3, 2021 to December 4, 2021 All day

Hosted by: SNMA
Where: Online at Accelevents (see flyer below)

The Look - Driving Change Through Conversations

When: November 15, 2021 5:00pm to 6:30pm EST

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia's Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents: The Look - Driving Change Through Conversations

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Please check your email for a Zoom event invitation.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Virtual Open House

When: November 12, 2021 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Virtual Open House

When: November 6, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Virtual Open House

When: October 22, 2021 12:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia White Coat Ceremony Fall 2021

When: October 17, 2021 2:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas White Coat Ceremony Fall 2021

When: October 16, 2021 9:00am to 12:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

Dr.  Marci Costello HCMO Event

HCMO Presents - Dr. Marcie Costello - Serving the Hispanic Population

When: October 14, 2021 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, HCMO presents:

Serving the Hispanic Population with Dr. Marcie Costello.

This event is open to Students, Faculty, and Staff by ZOOM link sent via email.

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn White Coat Ceremony Fall 2021

When: October 10, 2021 1:00pm to 3:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana White Coat Ceremony Fall 2021

When: October 9, 2021 9:00am to 11:00am EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Virtual Open House

When: October 1, 2021 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

SNMA & HCMO Multicultural Showcase

When: August 27, 2021 6:30pm to 8:00pm EDT

Location: SWAGÊÓƵPavilion

Come show us your talents or come as a guest and enjoy music and performances from around the world!

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Family, kids, and pets are welcome!

Carolinas Class of 2025 Orientation

When: July 19, 2021 to July 20, 2021 All day

Virginia Class of 2025 Orientation

When: July 19, 2021 All day

Auburn Class of 2025 Orientation

When: July 12, 2021 to July 13, 2021 All day

SNMA Presents: You're Invited to the Cookout - A Juneteenth Celebration

When: June 18, 2021 5:00pm to 8:00pm EDT

Please join SNMA on Friday, June 18th from 5-8PM to celebrate the American holiday, Juneteenth. We will have food, music, line dancing, and speeches. Free food will be provided to the first 150 people to sign up (check your SWAGÊÓƵemail for sign up link).

SNMA Chipotle Percentage Night

When: June 9, 2021 6:00pm to 9:00pm EDT

SNMA will be hosting a percentage night at Chipotle on Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) in celebration of Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month!

Auburn Graduation Class of 2021

When: May 15, 2021 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT

Date: May 15th
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Location: Auburn University Arena

Carolinas Graduation Class of 2021

When: May 14, 2021 10:00am to 12:30pm EDT

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is proud to graduate the Class of 2021 as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.

Virginia Graduation Class of 2021

When: May 7, 2021 10:00am to 12:30pm EDT

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is proud to graduate the Class of 2021 as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas White Coat Ceremony Spring 2021

When: May 2, 2021 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Friends and family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

Carolinas Campus Accepted Students Day 2021

When: April 24, 2021 8:30am to 1:00pm EDT

Overview of SWAGÊÓƵPrograms for Accepted Students and Family Members.

This is a virtual event. Details to follow.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Virtual Open House

When: April 23, 2021 1:00pm to 4:30pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia White Coat Ceremony Spring 2021 (Class of 2024)

When: April 18, 2021 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Immediate family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Open House

When: April 16, 2021 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn White Coat Ceremony Spring 2021

When: April 11, 2021 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Friends and family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana White Coat Ceremony Spring 2021

When: April 10, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am EDT

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year osteopathic medical students and signifies a commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. Friends and family can coat a student if they are a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine and join them to help celebrate.

SWAGÊÓƵVirginia Virtual Open House

When: April 9, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT

Louisiana Campus Accepted Students Day 2021

When: March 27, 2021 9:00am to 2:00pm EDT

Join us for a day of exciting information in anticipation of your matriculation to VCOM. You’ll hear from our Dean, faculty, current students, alumni, and many other programs on campus. We will have opportunities to tour the campus, talk with local housing agents, and more.

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Virtual Open House

When: March 26, 2021 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Virginia Campus Accepted Students Day 2021

When: March 20, 2021 9:00am to 1:00pm EDT

Carolinas Research Day 2021

When: March 19, 2021 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Carolinas Campus will hold its Sixth Annual Via Research Recognition Day on Friday, March 19, 2021.  Research Day is a significant event for SWAGÊÓƵand supports the mission of the College to provide medical education a

Auburn Campus Accepted Students Day 2021

When: March 13, 2021 9:00am to 11:15am EST

9:00 – 11:15 CST with an optional US Army Medical Department Zoom chat with SFA Justin Runyan 2:00 – 2:30 PM CST  

This event will be held on Zoom and links have been sent to all attendees.

Virginia Research Day 2021

When: February 26, 2021 8:00am to 5:00pm EST

Research Day Virginia: February 26, 2021

VCOM-Virginia, 2265 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061

William G. Anderson Black History Event

When: February 25, 2021 6:00pm to 8:00pm EST

Dr. Italo Brown, MD MPH Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine

ZOOM link TBA via email.

MAP to Student Success with SNMA

When: February 24, 2021 7:00pm to 8:00pm EST

Panelists from EVMS and SWAGÊÓƵas well as students discuss how to become a successful Medical School Applicant.

Where: Zoom Event

Open to: MAP’s Members, underrepresented students and potential applicants.

From Slavery to Freedom: The Transition of becoming a Doctor of Osteopath William G. Anderson, DO

When: February 22, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST

From Slavery to Freedom: The Transition of becoming a Doctor of Osteopath William G. Anderson, DO

Auburn Research Day 2021

When: February 19, 2021 9:00am to 5:00pm EST

This event is planned to be a virtual conference.

This year, there are three options for participation:

A conversation with Dale Okorodudu, MD, Author of Black Men in White Coats

When: February 15, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST

A conversation with Dale Okorodudu, MD, Author of Black Men in White Coats

Virtual Screening of the Black Men in White Coats Documentary

When: February 8, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST

BMWCmovie.com

Virtual Residency Fair - Carolinas Campus

When: February 8, 2021 9:00am to 4:00pm EST

Cookies & Hot Cocoa with SNMA

When: February 1, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

SNMA will be providing cookies & hot cocoa in the main SWAGÊÓƵhallway along with a poster display to recognize prominent African Americans who made advancements in Medicine.

Intersectionality in Medicine: The Cloak of Invisibility

When: February 1, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST

Millicent King Channell, DO, MA, FAAO, FNAOME Professor of OMM, Assistant Dean of Curriculum at ROWANSOM

Cookies & Cocoa with SNMA

When: February 1, 2021 12:00pm to 2:00pm EST

Beginning at 12 Noon Student National Medical Association (SNMA) walkthrough showcase of prominent physicians of color on the second floor main campus. Please wear mask and social distance.

SWAGÊÓƵCarolinas Virtual Open House,

When: November 13, 2020 1:00pm to 4:30pm EST

SWAGÊÓƵAuburn Virtual Open House

When: October 30, 2020 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

SWAGÊÓƵLouisiana Virtual Open House

When: October 23, 2020 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT

Virginia Virtual Open House

When: October 9, 2020 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT

Graduation: Carolinas Campus

When: May 15, 2020 10:00am to 12:30pm EDT

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is proud to graduate the Class of 2020 as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The ceremony was to be held on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.

Graduation: Auburn Campus

When: May 9, 2020 1:00pm to 3:30pm EDT

Graduation: Virginia Campus

When: May 2, 2020 10:00am to 12:30pm EDT

Homecoming: Carolinas Campus

When: April 24, 2020 to April 25, 2020 All day

Dear Alumni,

Carolinas Research Day

When: April 17, 2020 All day

Research Day is a significant event for SWAGÊÓƵand supports the mission of the College to provide medical education and research that prepares globally-minded, community-focused physicians and improves the health of those most in need.