CHSU Community Champions
Become a CHSU COMmunity Champion today! Join CHSU medical students and student organizations in supporting our community through donation drives and activities.
about chsu community Champions
Aligned with the University mission, CHSU COMmunity Champions consist of medical students, student organizations, faculty, and staff who organize and participate in community service projects and activities. Members of the community can become CHSU COMmunity Champions by supporting or participating in CHSU’s community service projects, fundraisers, and health education initiatives.
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Diaper Bank Project
The Pediatric Interest Group at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine partners with our community to collect diapers and essential diapering supplies for families in need.
Please donate new, sealed packages of diapers, baby wipes, and other diapering items to help families keep their babies happy and healthy.
Diaper Dropoff Location(s)
July 6-17, 2026: The Lodge at Riverstone – 370 Lodge Rd S, Madera, CA 93636
Our Team
Meet our team of medical students running the Diaper Bank Project.
Ashley Gardner
Cara Foster
Bradley Chounlamountry
Claire Liu
About the Diaper Bank Project
The Diaper Bank Project is a community outreach initiative led by the Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our mission is to support infants, children, and families throughout the Central Valley by helping address diaper insecurity and improving access to essential baby care supplies.
Diapers are a basic necessity, yet many families struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy. Through community diaper drives, partnerships with local organizations, and volunteer efforts, we collect diapers, wipes, and other essential baby supplies from our community and, through our partnership with Stone Soup Fresno, help provide them to local families in need.
As future physicians, we recognize that a child’s health is influenced by more than medical care alone. Access to essential supplies plays a critical role in a child’s well-being, comfort, and development. By working together with local businesses, schools, community groups, and residents, we hope to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across the Central Valley.
Every donation, every volunteer, and every diaper helps us move closer to a healthier future for the children in our community.
Contact Us
Whether you’re interested in donating, hosting a diaper drive, or partnering with us, our team is happy to answer questions and help you get involved. Email us at pediatric.interest.club@chsu.edu or follow us on Instagram @chsu_pedsinterestgroup.
overdose Prevention Education and Training
The Overdose Prevention Committee (OPC) at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM) provides drug overdose prevention and harm reduction education and training throughout the community.
The medical students in OPC visit schools, colleges, universities, health fairs, and other relevant locations to provide overdose prevention education and training that includes:
- how to identify the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for an opioid overdose
- how to properly administer intranasal naloxone (Narcan)
- how to use fentanyl testing strips
- overdose awareness, prevention, and harm reduction educational materials
- how physicians can provide compassionate care for those with substance use disorders
About the Overdose Prevention Committee (OPC)
The Overdose Prevention Committee (OPC) at CHSU-COM is dedicated to preventing overdose deaths in the Fresno/Clovis area and greater Central Valley. OPC is a Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) committee that was established in 2019 by Resolution S19-02 (“SOMA Overdose Prevention Task Force and Overdose Prevention Project”) in response to the rise in preventable overdose deaths across the nation. OPC focuses on six different public health matters, including: Good Samaritan Laws, naloxone (Narcan) distribution, medication assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction, stigma reduction, and barriers to access. Nationally, there are five region administrators who oversee each osteopathic medical school’s OPC.
In 2020, CHSU-COM students founded their own OPC division, which is structured around multiple subcommittees whose activities are coordinated by the student chair and influenced by the faculty advisor, Dr. Francisco Ibarra. OPC collaborates with the Fresno Department of Public Health, Fresno Madera Medical Society, and Substance Use Navigators to provide naloxone administration training, harm reduction resources, and opioid overdose education. OPC also provides overdose training to first year medical students alongside CHSU’s clinical skills course and has created a campus policy for storing and administering naloxone on campus. OPC’s work is routinely highlighted in the campus newsletter and has received ABC news coverage.
OPC established ties with Fresno State to prevent and treat opioid overdoses. About once a month, OPC partners with the Fresno State “Wellness Wednesday” team to promote harm reduction on their campus. At these outreach events, OPC gathers outside the Student Health and Counseling Center to distribute naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and informational handouts regarding harm reduction and overdose education. The CHSU-OPC team utilizes their manikin, Anikin, to train attendees how to spot signs of an opioid overdose and properly administer naloxone. Participants are able to apply their newly acquired skills on Anikin to better prepare themselves for real-life overdose situations.
Contact Us
If you are interested in having the CHSU Overdose Prevention Committee provide a presentation, education, or training, please contact us at soma-opc@chsu.edu or follow us on Instagram @chsu_opc.