ASU

About the Unit

In line with the principle of partnership for health and sustainable development in our Egyptian society, cooperation between all bodies and segments of society—citizens, professionals, volunteers in civil society organizations, scholars, and specialists—has become an urgent public demand and a fundamental societal necessity.

The success of the university, as a scientific institution, in fulfilling its mission to society depends on active community participation and the existence of mechanisms for cooperation and integration between universities and their research centers and society as a whole, including a fundamental role and effective participation of political parties and community leaders, including businessmen and religious figures. Accordingly, universities have become centers of outreach and awareness, beacons of progress, supporting individuals and groups with their various needs and empowering them to participate effectively through the provision of direct services, awareness, and health education related to these needs and common health problems in society. This educational plan incorporates the strategic health objectives of the Ministry of Health and educational institutions, including the advancement and elevation of public health, environmental sanitation, prevention, early detection, and rapid, safe intervention, providing continuous care for the healthy persons, the patients, and their families.

Unit achievements

Seminar Title	Proper Nutrition for School Children
Date	October 22, 2024
Date of the Seminar	From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Organizing Agencies	Community and Environment Service Unit and Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University
Participating Agencies	Bilal Elementary School, Sharabia Educational Administration
Names of Coordinators	Prof. Dr. Ferial Fouad Malika - Dr. Walaa Abdel Qader
Number of Attendees	6 primary school teachers and administrators at Bilal Elementary School 27 male and female primary school students at the school
Names of speakers and Supervisors	Dr. Walaa Abdel Qader Mohamed, Community Health Nursing Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University
Main Themes of the Seminar	Understanding the principles of proper nutrition: Understanding the basics of proper nutrition Differentiating between the components of a healthy diet Understanding the importance of healthy food How to deal with street vendors around the school Applying proper methods to control fast food cravings Applying safe methods to overcome bad habits Nutrition
Extent of the College's Benefit from this Activity	Raising awareness among elementary school students about proper nutrition for this age group during the growth phase benefits the family and society, as well as improving the quality and development of the college through continuing education, spreading community awareness, and the college's participation in community services.
Recommendations and Agencies Notified of These Recommendations	Launching a proper nutrition awareness campaign for school children requires comprehensive and engaging strategies to motivate children and their parents. The following are some recommendations: Organizing workshops for students and parents to introduce them to the concepts of proper nutrition and the importance of eating healthy foods. Inviting nutrition specialists to give interactive lectures on proper nutrition, focusing on the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Publishing booklets or leaflets containing information about food groups, methods for preparing simple healthy meals, and tips for eating at school. Using social media for parents to disseminate health information and advice on a regular basis, with all schools engaging with the community. Working with school cafeterias to provide healthy and varied options and limit processed and sugary foods. Launch initiatives to provide healthy meals in schools, with a focus on providing fresh fruits and vegetables. Use motivational techniques such as success stories of well-known figures who follow a healthy diet. Teach children how to read and understand information on food labels, which will help them make healthy decisions. By implementing these recommendations, an awareness campaign can positively change schoolchildren's eating habits and enhance their health awareness. Disseminate and replicate such awareness among students, parents, and staff in various primary schools, and then expand to all educational institutions at all levels across the country.

Medical Convoy Title	Rights of the Elderly
Symposium Date	11-11-2024
Symposium Duration	From 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Organizing Agencies	Community and Environment Service Unit and Geriatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University
Participating Agencies	El Sharia Association at Al-Huda Islamic Mosque in Al-Zawiya Al-Hamra District
Coordinators' Names	Prof. Dr. Ferial Fouad Malika, Prof. Dr. Mervat Mohamed Hassan, Dr. Fatma Gomaa
Number of Attendees	- 40 elderly people attending the Sharia Association at Al-Huda Islamic Mosque
Main Themes of the Symposium	• Learn about the rights of the elderly • Learn about the role and efforts of the state and society in improving the health of the elderly
Extent of the College's Benefit from this Activity	• Raise awareness of the elderly about their health and social rights for their age, which benefits the family and society, as well as improving the quality and development of the college through continuing education, spreading community awareness, and the college's participation in community services.
Recommendations and Agencies Notified of These Recommendations	1) Preserving the rights of the elderly 2) Issuing and designing publications containing information about the rights and health needs of the elderly 3) Improving the mental and physical health of the elderly 4) Providing comprehensive information and support to the elderly 5) We recommend repeating such convoys to raise community awareness in most neighborhoods of the country.

Vision

To provide ongoing opportunities for cooperation and integration between the college and the community as a whole, enabling it to compete efficiently and effectively. This is to meet the needs of society and keep pace with the various changes that occur and impact it on health, psychology, and society, and to achieve advancement in various aspects of individual, family, and community health—physical, psychological, social, and spiritual.

Mission

The College's Community Service Unit develops and implements mechanisms to ensure cooperation and integration between universities and their research centers and society as a whole. Community leaders, including businesspeople and religious leaders, play a fundamental role and actively participate in providing direct services, awareness, and health education related to common health needs and problems in society. This is achieved by utilizing the college's human resources, connecting them with the community, and establishing a mechanism for measuring performance and providing ongoing feedback so that the college can compete in the field of community service.

The strategic plan of unit, from September 2023 to August 2024.

Based on identifying the needs of all segments of society and conducting a survey of the priority needs from among the topics presented, this plan was developed for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Objectives to be achieved	Required Activities and Tasks	Implementation Methods	The responsible	Time	Performance Indicators
- Approval of the unit's formation	- Unit Formation	- Meeting of all members	- All Unit Members	September 2024	- Formation Approval
-Raising school students' awareness of proper nutrition	- Awareness Campaign on Proper Nutrition for School Children	-Obtaining approvals	- Unit Members	October 2024	- Increased Number of Campaign Visitors
-Detecting hypertension and diabetes and identifying their risk factors	- A Medical Convoy on Hypertension, Diabetes, and Predisposing Factors such as Obesity and Smoking	-Setting a campaign date	- In collaboration with the Community Health Nursing Department	November 2024	- Increased Number of Visitors to the Caravan
- Raising the awareness of the elderly and their families about the rights of the elderly	- A Medical Convoy on the Rights of the Elderly	- Announcing the convoy	- Unit Members	November 2024	- Discovered New Cases of Hypertension and Diabetes
-Raising school students' awareness of preventing infectious diseases during the winter season	- Awareness Campaign for School and Nursery Children on Infectious Diseases During the Winter Season	- Preparing blood sugar and blood pressure monitors	-In collaboration with the Pediatric Nursing Department	December 2024	- Increased Number of Visitors to the Caravan
-Raising community members' awareness of preventing emerging epidemic diseases	- A Health Seminar on Preventing Emerging Epidemic Diseases (Monkeypox, Cholera, etc.)	- Holding the convoy on the specified day	- Unit Members in collaboration with the Geriatric Nursing Department	December 2024	- Raised Student Awareness of Preventing Infectious Diseases During the Winter Season
-Raising community members' awareness of preventing immune diseases	- A Seminar on Detecting and Preventing Autoimmune Diseases	- Announcing the convoy	- Unit Members	- January 2025	- Increased Number of Seminar Attendees
-Raising the awareness of students, staff, and faculty members at the College of Nursing about protecting against aging	- An Awareness Seminar on Protection from Premature Aging	- Holding the convoy on the specified day	- Unit Members	- February 2025	- Increased Number of Seminar Attendees
- Detecting breast cancer among the most vulnerable groups	- A Medical Convoy on Early Detection of Breast Cancer	- Obtaining approvals	- Unit Members	- March 2025	- Increased Number of Seminar Attendees
- Raising mothers' awareness about healthy eating during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the various stages of child development	- An Awareness Campaign on Healthy Eating for Mothers During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and the Different Stages of Child Development	-Holding campaign seminars in selected schools	- Unit Members	- April 2025	- Discovered New Cases of Breast Cancer
- Raising awareness among students, staff, and faculty members at the College of Nursing about caring for the elderly and their most important needs	- An Educational Seminar on Caring for the Elderly and Their Most Important Needs	- Announcing the seminar	- In collaboration with the Geriatric Nursing Department	- May 2025	- Increased Awareness Among Mothers Who Visited
-Raising awareness among students, staff, and faculty members at the College of Nursing about Environmental sanitation	-An Educational Seminar on the Dangers of Climate Change and Environmental sanitation	-Holding a seminar at the college	- Unit Members	- June 2025	- Increased Number of Seminar Attendees
- Raising awareness about reproductive health and family planning among target groups	- A Medical Convoy on Reproductive Health and Family Planning	- Announcing the seminar	- Unit Members	- September 2025	- Increased Number of Seminar Attendees