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, Pitt Medical Students, and our faculty. Both Med 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 allies. Additionally, Pitt Med students receive mentorship through physician mentor matches and attending our various Lunch & Learn sessions.
OUR MISSION:
Encourage and support middle school students on their path to achieving levels of higher education and to support URiM (underrepresented in medicine) medical students in the mentorship process as they give back to younger learners through community involvement and mentoring. 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"
Hispanic Heritage 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
"Save a Life Day"
We will be hosting a curriculum in partnership with UPMC physicians and Pitt medical students to provide education and 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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International Night
Teachers and students "adopt a country" for the night with a table to represent their country with fun facts, student-made media, and finger foods, with incentives for students to engage in content and win prizes.
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Annual Wellness Boxes
Each year in December, we curate "Wellness Boxes" for the students based on need. We provide items such as hygiene products, hats and socks for the winter, 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 Ms. Maddex in her Science 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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Black History Trivia Bowl
We at CHAMP are excited to work with PGH HBCU Collaborative for Black History Month events at Arsenal Middle School! This year we will be hosting a Black Trivia Bowl, with the intent of using it to educate on Black history in HBCUs, STEM, healthcare, civil rights, and more!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Each year we bring UPMC Physicians to Arsenal Middle School to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Physicians discuss their journey as Hispanic doctors, play games, give prizes, and foster a community of belonging.
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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
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
C.H.A.M.P Coordinator
hammillj2@upmc.edu
