Faculty of Health Sciences of UNISA Yogyakarta Supports Food Distribution Event With Free Health Checks
On Wednesday (20/03), the Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKes) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta provided meaningful support in the food distribution activity held at the Convention Hall of Walidah Dahlan Mosque. They deployed the FIKes Student Organization to provide free health checks to residents who attended.
Dean of FIKes UNISA Yogyakarta M. Ali Imron, M.Fis said that FIKes as a health empowerment center not only pays attention to spiritual health, but also the physical health of the community through chronic disease prevention activities with the activities carried out today.
In an effort to increase health awareness, FIKes UNISA Yogyakarta not only provides free health checks, but also organizes health counseling for the community. Tiwi Sudyasih, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep, a lecturer from the nursing study program of FIKes UNISA Yogyakarta, was appointed as a resource person for the health counseling.
In the counseling, Tiwi delivered 9 tips to stay healthy and strong during fasting. Meanwhile, students from the FIKes student organization who were in charge of health checks provided several tests, including uric acid, blood sugar, cholesterol, nutrition checks, and physiotherapy services.
The enthusiasm of the residents was very visible with long queues to get health checks. The success of this activity demonstrates the commitment of FIKes UNISA Yogyakarta in supporting public health and playing an active role in making a positive contribution to the community.
