Medical students host reproductive health fair for community education
Posted on April 20, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
The OB/GYN Interest Group at the Whiddon College of Medicine, in partnership with
the USA Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, hosted a reproductive health
fair April 11 in the USA Student Center, providing education and resources for young
adults on a range of important health topics.
Open to individuals ages 17 and older, the event brought together medical students and healthcare providers to promote greater understanding of reproductive and preventive health while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
Medical students from the OB/GYN Interest Group collaborated with peers from the urology, pediatrics and family medicine interest groups, alongside USA Health clinicians, to offer general education and answer questions. Discussion topics included routine OB/GYN care, menstrual health, reproductive anatomy, sexually transmitted infection prevention, breast and cervical cancer screening, mental health, nutrition, exercise and personal safety.
In addition to health education, the event featured a class on de-escalation and verbal agility led by Peter Dorlet of Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu. The session provided participants with practical tools for communication and conflict management in challenging situations.
The health fair was organized by Lien Kimbell and Megan Kirby, third-year medical students who serve as community service chairs for the OB/GYN Interest Group. Their efforts helped create an interactive environment where attendees could engage directly with future physicians and healthcare professionals.
Through initiatives like this, medical students and faculty aim to strengthen community outreach while equipping young adults with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions about their health.