CHAMP
C.H.A.M.P
Career Help, Advancement, & Achievement Mentorship Program
"Together, We Are Stronger"
Our logo was designed by
Arsenal Middle School students!
CHAMP
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WHO ARE WE?
CHAMP is a bridge providing tangible mentorship between Arsenal Middle School Students, University of Pittsburgh Medical Students, and our UPMC/Pitt faculty. Both medical students and middle school students receive mentorship. We host educational events and curriculums throughout the school year at Arsenal, with a wide variety of subjects from CPR Education to Career Day.
Our community partners and Pitt Med students attend these events as volunteers and instructors. Additionally, Pitt Med students receive mentorship through physician mentor matches and attending our various Lunch & Learn sessions focusing on topics from Imposter Syndrome to First Generation Physicians.
OUR MISSION:
Encourage and support middle school students on their path to achieving levels of higher education and to support medical students in the mentorship process as they give back to younger learners. We aim to cultivate sustainable mentoring relationships, promote community involvement, and increase and strengthen the pipeline for students in Pittsburgh.
TANGIBLE MENTORSHIP:
CHAMP is committed to developing long-lasting mentorships.
- Pitt Med students receive mentorship at monthly Lunch & Learn events, financial wellness seminars, and more!
- Arsenal Middle School students receive mentorship from Pitt Med Students and C.H.A.M.P staff!
Arsenal Middle School annual events:
Asthma Education Curriculum
Spring Wellness Boxes
Career Day
"Save a Life Day"
Holiday Wellness Boxes
Human Body Education Curriculum
Scroll for more information on our events!
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​STRENGTHENING THE BRIDGE BETWEEN:​
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP)
CHP Community Health Division
Arsenal Middle School
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Events and Curriculums at
Arsenal Middle School
​Flagship Events:
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"Save a Life Day"
Each year we host a curriculum in partnership with UPMC physicians, the AHA, and Pitt medical students to provide education and hands-on training to Arsenal Middle School students for CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed. The novel curriculum focuses on awareness, social responsibility, and basic hands-on training.
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Bi-Annual Wellness Boxes
In May and December, we curate "Wellness Boxes" for the students based on need. We provide items such as hygiene products, hats and socks for the winter, summer fun games, and even a travel mug with hot chocolate and instant soup packets for these cold Pittsburgh winters.
Annual Coat Drive
80% of the children that attend this school have economic hardships and are unable to find resources to provide warmth for the winter. The amazing UPMC CHP ED Nurses have been facilitating this coat drive for years, and CHAMP is happy to now partner with them.
Safety Reflectors
CHAMP supports the distribution of safety reflectors each winter for students to put on their backpacks, so they are safe walking to/from school in the dark.
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"Doc Talks"
Our participating Medical Students are given the opportunity to join various classes during daily curriculum throughout the year. Med Students are encouraged to share their journey, answer questions, and take part in the education and fun of science class!
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PNC Park Day
Each year we take the 8th grade class to PNC Park to meet the players, watch the game, and join in the fun of PNC Park's Education Days!
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Community Partners
Aldi
Center for Cardiac Arrest Survival
Children's Museum
Community Vaccine Collaborative
Dollar Bank
Educational Partnership
Fashion-Africana
Lawrenceville United
Local Pittsburgh American Heart Association
M-Powerhouse Mentoring Program
New Alliance FCU, Lawrenceville
PwC Charitable Foundation
Reading is Fundamental
S&T Bank
Somali Bantu Association
UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Child Life Team
UPMC Health Plan
Walmart
Contact Us
Jess Hammill
Program Coordinator
hammillj2@upmc.edu
