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APRIL 2012VOLUME 26

ISSUE 2

imPAHC Spring 2012 imPAHC Spring 2012

Message from the Executive

Hello Everyone! It’s so hard to believe that the school year is almost over! It

has definitely been an amazing semester and PAHC has a lot to be proud of. After returning from this year’s medical mission, we strted off the year with our first general meeting in order to educate others about the mission experience and how our com-munity is affected by a lack in health care. In February, we had our Winter Retreat in Lake Tahoe where we evaluated the fall semester and prepared for the upcoming spring. It was a great weekend out of Berkeley where we really got to bond with each other and affirm everyone’s hard work. Next was our Second General Meeting which discussed the topic of donations and its importance to Pilipinos locally and globally. In April we had our biggest programming of the spring, our annual Minorities in Health Conference where we collaborated with other health organizations to provide students with workshops and resources about minorities in higher education, health issues, and different career paths. Finally we had tonight’s Intern Run General Meet-ing (which I already predict to be bomb!) and end the semester with our annual PAHCtillion Banquet at Hs Lordships to commemorate all of our hard work.

As the year finally comes to a close, I can’t even describe the hodgepodge of emotions I feel when I think about PAHC. PAHC has been a critical part of my life these past 4 years and has left an everlasting impression on my experi-ence here at Cal. It has been my baby that I have grown with and helped nurture into the amazing organization it is today. Besides guiding me towards a future in health, PAHC has done so much more by shaping me as an individual, giving me a second family, and providing an outlet to create priceless memories. Looking back on this year, I’m still amazed with the work that we have done and the growth that I have seen in PAHC. Thanks so much to PAHC Core who have sacrificed so much time and effort in building up this organization to something really amazing. Seriously, you all made a great impact this year on the community and PAHC as a whole and I’m so proud and thankful for ev-erything you’ve done to keep PAHC going. I also want to recognize this semester’s interns and general members! You all never fail to amaze me! Seeing how you’ve all developed and found your space within PAHC truly puts a smile on my face. Whether it’s your first semester or last semester with PAHC, I commend you all for what you have contributed to this group and hope that you continue to grow together with this organization. Thank you again for constant sup-port! I love all you PBeezies! - Patricia Mora

1 Messages Upperclassmen Corner 2

Go to Italy during the summer! After my first summer at Berkeley, I took Italian Studies 1. I decided that after I graduate, I want to visit Italy to reward myself. Anyone want to join me? Hahah. And then after working another summer at Unit 3, I plan on moving back to San Jose, volunteer/shadow a physical therapist, take pre-requisite courses at a community college (classes equivalent to Bio 1B, Physics 8B, Chem 1B and Psychology classes), study and take the GRE, find a job...any job. - Arielle Calugay

Upperclassmen Corner

What are your plans after Cal?

What do you wish you knew as an underclassman?

I can’t believe I am almost done with my third year at Cal. Looking back, I really do wish that I had utilized my time and resources more. First off, there is the SLC (Student Learning Center in the Cesar Chavez building) that provides resources such as study groups for certain lower division science classes as well as math; I took advantage of some courses late in my second year, and I had already finished most of my lower divi-sion courses so I really wish I knew about it sooner. In addition to that, these services are free! Or you could also think of it as, “Tuition is already so high, might as well make every penny worth it by taking advantage of this!” Next to that, there were also tutoring services for writing in the SLC. Also, when I lived in the dorms, I should have spent more time going to the Aca-demic Services they provided downstairs! Studying in my room was really unproductive, especially with the bed right there. Another thing that I wish I knew about sooner was PAHC! If I had known that there was a student organization that ca-tered towards minorities in health sooner, I think I would have stressed a lot less because then I would realize that there was a support system or family that had either experienced the same struggles as an undergraduate or was going through it as the same time as me! So some advice is to spread the word about the SLC, the dorm services, and PAHC to those who do not know about it. It’s not too late!! - Sharon Tau

Besides pursuing my NBA career alongside my boy KB24, I plan on attending medical school and then saving the world.

- Mike Valerio

The number one advice I wish that I would have gotten/been smart enough to follow is to actually go to office hours. Even though it can seem boring and intimidating, going to office hours can be really helpful. I’ve found out that many GSIs are actually really cool and can help make the material a lot easier to understand. Plus they can hook it up with a letter or recommendation too if they really like you! - Mike Valerio

1. If you’re certain that pre-med is not the route for you, don’t be afraid to AP out of require-ments! I realized I should have tested out of Bio 1B, since I knew I didn’t like the material but I didn’t think it was typically done.

2. Living with your best friends sounds like a good idea, but sometimes it’s not. Being roommates will bring some types of people closer together and tear others apart.

3. Don’t be afraid to pursue research early. I didn’t get started until I was a third year and I wish I hadn’t been afraid to approach professors as an underclassman.

4. Eat breakfast at the faculty club! It’s cheap, de-licious and fancy. I only discovered that students can eat here this semester and I wish I had been a regular throughout college.

5. Pursue your dream hobbies. If you want to run a marathon, train for it. If you want to become a dancer, then start taking workshops now and try out for dance groups. If you want to swim a mile then start swimming laps regularly. What-ever your non-academic goal is, start pursuing it now.

- Leeanne Goodrich

Message from the HistorianHey everyone! It’s such a bittersweet moment to think about how the semester is coming to an end. However, it

also means it’s time for our second and last installment of imPAHC for the year! I’ve truly enjoyed my time as historian and have learned so much throughout this year. I want to give a special shout out to all of those who contributed to this semester’s issue of imPAHC.

Chasey Zulueta, Mark Arganda, Mark Esguerra, Melanie Dumalag, Rob Loanzon, Mike Valerio, Sharon Tau, Lee-anne Goodrich, Dana Lazaro, Dominique Siquian, Julius Orejudos, Roehl Espinosa, Arielle Calugay, Randolph Rivo, and the inPAHCtion Master!

I especially would like to thank my two awesome and beautiful interns Nicole Barcega and Jasmine Pare. I can never thank them enough for all their hard work and it really helped me get through this semester. I hope everyone has a great rest of the semester and enjoy this semester’s issue of imPAHC! - Joleysa

After graduating Cal, my plan is to take a year off. During this time I plan on going straight into an EMT program and then working as an EMT. Dur-ing that time, I would like to be taking MCAT prep courses and taking the MCAT during that year. Depending on how prepared I feel after that one year post-graduating, I will decide whether or not to apply for medical school. My career goal after all my years of schooling, I hope to become an anesthesiology (preferably pediatric, but I’m not worrying about that now). - Julius Orejudos

imPAHC Spring 2012 imPAHC Spring 20123 Medical Mission Medical Mission 4

An Experience By Mark Esguerra

Participating in this year’s medical mission to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro was personal investment for me. Not only was I a participant, I also had the duty--but I consider it more of an honor--to coordinate this year’s medical mis-sion benefit concert. The purpose of each year’s concert is to raise funds to donate towards the Philippine Medical Soci-ety of Northern California’s medical mission to the Philippines. Serving as one of this year’s concert coordinators allowed me to understand and witness more of the process behind the concert. The concert is an incredible tool to showcase up-and-coming Filipino and Filipino-associated talent. However, the concert and all the related programming within the Fall semester provide just as much opportunity to educate those in the internal and external community about the Philippine health issues. Through our second general meeting of the Fall semester, we were able to shed light upon some of the pertinent health disparities in the Philippines and how it ties back to the significance of medical missions. Through our first general meeting of the Spring semester, post-medical mission, we allowed community members to think critically about the pro’s and con’s of medical missions as a “band-aid solution” and some of the unique disparities characteristic of Philippine health issues, such as cleft lips/palates and kidney disease.

While I could spend days talking about my specific experiences from the medical mission, I view my entire experi-ence as a process which started from when I became one of the Philippine Undergraduate Mission Program coordina-tors up to the end of this school year. Being involved with the medical mission was an incredible learning experience. However, I feel most gratified when I’m able to share these experiences with people within and outside the community. In turn, I hope they are inspired to continue the type of education and awareness which characterizes the entire medi-cal mission process.

San Jose Occidental Mindoro, PhilippinesMedical Mission 2012

By Rob Loanzon

It was a wonderful privilege and honor being able to serve on this year’s PMSNC medical mission in San Jose, Mindoro. During my time at the hospital, I had the opportunity to shadow an ophthalmologist, a surgeon who specializes and operates on the eye. Out of all the fascinating surgeries I observed at the hospital, this case indeed was my most favorite. Its intricate locality was like a magnet and drew me in. The surgery required the utmost attention since the ophthalmologist had to use a microscope through-out its duration in order to increase the precision of his operating tools. While the ophthalmologist was suturing the surgical incision after removing the old man’s cataract, I thought to myself: what kind of im-pact would this microsurgery have on the old man? I know that he’ll be able to perceive his life more clearly. Every experience after the surgery—any kind of activity he engages in—including working at his job, watching a show, and interacting with his family will be amplified with greater clarity.

I have to admit that this particular instance has been the closest I’ve ever been in watching a doctor improve someone’s life, and I hope one day I will be able to improve people’s lives through the field of medicine.

It’s the closest I’ve ever been...

By Mel DumalagIt was my first morning at the outpa-

tient location set up in Pilot Elementary School in San Jose, Occidental, Mindoro. The outdoor gymnasium was transformed into a large makeshift clinic, lined with col-ored plastic chairs and curtains. The morn-ing was warm and bright as we waited for the registration and vitals check points to open for the patients. I anxiously stood at the center of the gym, took a deep breath and took in everything around me. The doctors were quickly setting up their sta-tions as the pharmacy hurried to organize the medications along the back wall of the gym. Overwhelmed with anticipation, I stared at the empty rows of chairs that would soon filter in hundreds of people. Before I even realized, I was sitting in the Pediatrics Department taking in the first family of the day. The two twin boys, joy-ful and energetic, run and sit next to me as their mother follows. I greeted the mother with what little Tagalog I knew, “Kamusta po kayo?” And with that my nervousness was gone.

imPAHC Spring 2012 imPAHC Spring 20125 Minorities in Health Minorities in Health 6

By Michael Valerio

Preface: For anyone unfamiliar with Minorities in Health (MIH), it is our annual health conference that we plan with Chicanos/ Latinos in Health Education (CHE) and the Black Students in Health Association (BSHA). The goal of the con-ference is to reach out to our communities and inspire both high school and college students in their pursuit of a career in health.

As my mentor Kobe Bryant once told me, “Mike, you have to be a different animal while being the same beast.” Be-cause I would never want to let him down, Mark Arganda and I really took this advice to heart while planning this year’s Minorities in Health Conference. We knew that we wanted to maintain the core values and goals that have made MIH successful in previous years. However, we also wanted to be game changers by establishing even more ways to give back to community. Two new aspects of the conference that we established this year were the $500 scholarship and our high school shadow night. Although many of us are really passionate and know what we’re striving for, sometimes there exists fiscal roadblocks that must first be overcome. That’s why we wanted to provide a tangible form of support through the scholarship, and we hope that this is something that we can continue to provide in future years. Furthermore, it was really important for us to extend our reach to high school students by catering new programming to them and their status as aspiring pre-health students. With the help of Pilipino Academic Student Services (PASS), we held the first MIH Shadow Night, which had students from around the Bay Area come to Cal to stay overnight with members of the community and participate in workshops specifically designed for them.

Besides refining our new programming, one of our biggest goals coming into the planning process was to have a strong representation of Pilipin@ professionals and graduate students. Although at times (very scary times) during the planning process, it seemed like we would not be able to accomplish this goal, we still pushed to have the representation that we desired. We felt it was really important to provide Pilipin@ role models at each step of the path to a career in medicine. Fortunately, we were able to have Dr. Cocohoba, a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at UCSF, make waves as our closing speaker. Along with Dr. Cocohoba, we had Dr. Labuguen speak in our health panel and several UCSF medical school students in the medical student panel.

In the end, our main goal always was to serve the community. Whether it was through free Chipotle or an inspira-tional workshop, we hope that everyone who attended got something special out of the conference. I definitely can’t wait until next year’s conference and you already know I’m registered for that (believe me, I’ve got the hook-ups to do so.)

Minorities in Health Conference 2012Creating leaders from campus to community

By Mark Arganda

This year was the very first year PAHC collaborated with PASS to put on the Minorities in Health Shadow Week-end. The high school students came on Friday for a night of workshops and activities and stayed over night to attend the Minorities in Health Conference the next day. On Friday night, they learned about many health issues that pertain to many communities such as the undocumented, low income, and LGBT communities. They were then given the op-portunity to listen to many students who were once in their positions, hear their experiences and reasons for wanting to pursue a career in health, and were then given a chance to share their own experiences. Even though this weekend was for the students, it was very inspiring listening to everything they had to share about their experiences.

During MIH, these students were then given the opportunity to go to workshops, listen to amazing speakers, and network with health professionals in order to further encourage them to pursue their aspirations. PAHC, CHE, and BSHA collaborate to put on the Minorities in Health Conference to inspire and encourage students to pursue a career in health.

Many times, these types of conferences are geared towards students who already attend a 4-year institution to give them the tools to persevere despite being continuously discouraged in competitive pre-health classes. These, how-ever, are the students who have already been given the tools to succeed. The people who truly need this encourage-ment and inspiration are the minority high school students who, because of social and economic barriers, have lower educational aspirations and lack the tools to even access higher education. There is a direct correlation between minor-ity representation in higher education with minority representation in the health field. That’s why it was important to increase the attendance of high school students in this year’s MIH and to start programming such as MIH Shadow Weekend to give them the inspiration and encouragement they need to pursue their dreams and the tools to over-come the barriers that are set to prevent them from achieving their dreams.

imPAHC Spring 2012 imPAHC Spring 20127 inPAHCtion Recipes 8

The 5th Annual inPAHCtion Games

A Kill Waiting to HappenBy Dana Lazaro

The plan was perfect.

The Goon Squad was going to kill Melanie Dumalag in the InPAHCtion games. And it was going to happen tonight!

Chasey and Chiu were already dead in the InPAHCtion games, I was inactive, and Allen had already completed two kills. The logistics of our alliance didn’t matter because our Goon Leader, Chasey, felt that killing Mel would mean we won the games.

Chasey formulated the plan. We were going to pick up Reesa and have her hide out in Chasey’s apartment. Then we would meet Mel during our weekly boba run. Allen would then pretend that he forgot his charger in Chasey’s apartment and we would all drive back. While Allen and I waited in the car, Chasey and Mel would go upstairs and then Reesa would initi-ate her attack.

It worked out perfectly.

There were moments when I definitely felt that one of us would laugh and give away our plan. At one point I could tell that she knew she was going to die tonight when she started giving looks to Mark Esguerra and Rivo as Allen mentioned that he left his charger. Despite all this, Mel did not take any precautions to prevent her own death. It was either because she was just tired or that the Goon Squad was just too good. I’m betting on the second one.

After killing Mel, we were definitely on an adrenaline rush as we drove around trying to kill others that night: Joelle Pucan, Sharon Tau, and Mark Esguerra. That part of the night was a total fail. But, as the games moved on, we remained strong un-til our own demise. But it didn’t matter because we completed our goal. We killed Mel. For a minute I felt bad killing Mel, but then I remembered that inside I was a goon. It had to be done. Sorry ‘bout it!

I absolutely LOVE Italian dishes and one of my favorites is Tiramisu. While the ingredients are a bit pricey in comparison to the ingredients you’d find in your average Safeway or grocery store, the extra trip to find your ingredients is worth every single delicious bite.

*NOTE: Normally dish is prepared in 7x11 rectangular dish pan but I per-sonally like to use a round cake pan and adding an angel food cake base soaked or infused with coffee.

ENJOY! :D

Submitted by Randolph Rivo

Ingredients

- 6 egg yolks

- 3/4 cup white sugar

- 2/3 cup milk

- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 pound mascarpone cheese

- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature

- 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfin-ger cookies

- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

* Optional:- Angel food cake mix

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook at medium heat constantly stirring until the mix-ture boils. Let boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

2. In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Whisk mascarpone cheese into yolk mixture until smooth.

3. In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum. Split ladyfingers in half length-wise and dip in coffee.

4. Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in bottom of dish. Spread half of mas-carpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.

A Taste of Italy: Homemade Tiramisu

Sharon’s Fried RiceThis is a very simple recipe that I made before entering college. It should not take longer than 30 minutes to prepare! Serves 4-5 hungry students! Hehe :D

Submitted by Sharon Tau

Ingredients

- 3 1/2 cups cooked white rice

- 1/2 bag Chinese sausages (cut up)

- 1 can of Spam (cubed)

- 1 tsp of Chicken bouillon

- 1 can of corn

- Dark soy sauce

- Light soy sauce

- Green onions (chopped)

- 1/2 yellow onion diced

- 3-4 eggs (beaten)

- Vegetable oil

Directions

1. Add oil to the pan, then caramelize the diced yellow onion. Your choice to keep it on the pan or remove it after.

2. Cook the Spam cubes in the pan. After Spam looks darker and cooked, toss in the Chinese sausages. Remove everything from pan.

3. Open the canned corn and drain the fluid as much as possible. Cook the corn to the pan, and add oil whenever needed. After it is done cooking, set it aside.

4. In a small bowl, mix the chicken bouillon and dark and light soy sauce until you get a desired color and taste. (Eyeball the color you want after you add the mixture to the rice you will fry).

5. In a bigger pan or pot, add oil and fry the cooked rice. Then some of the soy sauce mixture and mix it into all of the rice un-til you get a desired color or taste. It’s okay if it’s a little bland because the Spam and sausage will add taste.

6. Mix in all the prepared ingredients into the rice.

7. Push the fried rice aside and make room to fry the eggs. Make sure it cooks before you mix the rice with the eggs. (You can gradually mix it in). After that, mix thoroughly to make sure there’s egg throughout the fried rice.

8. Then sprinkle those chopped up green onions all over and mix if you’d like!

What made you want to model inPAHCtion after the Hunger Games?As a previous contestant in inPAHCtion, I felt that this year, core and interns needed a reason to get excited and participate in the game. Yeah inPAHCtion usually gets people talking, but adding a theme to the game makes things more imaginative, relatable, and exciting, so basing it off the Hunger Games was perfect. The whole idea of Sponsors, Tributes, and the Olympic Games vibe resonated in me, and its structure aligned with the rules of assassins, so I thought, “Why not? I’ve always wanted to play the role of a GameMaker!”

Who did you think was going to win the Games?In all honesty, I had no real bet going into it. It was a very diverse bunch of people. You got the experienced Seniors roaming around, and the super blood thirsty Freshman in the bunch as well. I felt that it was anyone’s Game. In the end, Tina Nguyen was the one to Survive the stresses of the Games and become victorious as the inPAHCtion Games Survivor!

In my opinion what was the most memorable death?Hmm, that is a tough one. We heard of many tales of seizing the perfect opportunity, utilizing stealth tech-niques, and sly verbal persuasion. However the most memorable death goes to Katrina Lauron of District Vice (Ranked #2) in the Games. Her suicide was by far the most moving death of the Games. She gained the respect of the Tributes and the Citizens of the Community by committing suicide, stating that her rank was undeserved since she was out of town for the latter part of the Games. It was the noblest act any Tribute can do in favor of the Games. Katrna, you are forever remembered at this year’s 5th Annual inPAHCtion Games!

Which Tributes did you find the most entertain-ing?Some Tributes that come to mind are Yuyeung Chiu, Nicole Barcega, Quyen Huynh, Jason Maier, and Marthina Cinco. YuYeung had the most drive to play despite his death, and he continued to be a good sport throughout the Game’s duration. Nicole had some pretty interesting ways to kill her targets. Quyen had her own interesting skills and lucky encounters to earn her the nicknameof “Quyenja.” Jason was a really sneaky Tribute through-out the Games. And finally Marthina, she was low-key hardcore about winning the Games. Her enthusiasm got us excited as well.

Who are you?Who am I? You’ll find out who your GameMakers and inPAHCtion Master are at PAHCtillion on April 29! :)

Exclusive interview with the inPAHCtion Master

imPAHC Spring 2012 imPAHC Spring 20129 Tips/Advice Good to Know 10

To Get through Problems in LifeBy Chasey Zulueta

Hey everybody! My name is Chasey Zulueta and I am this year’s media coordinator. It was pleasure making videos for all you and providing you with entertainment throughout the year. As most of you know, I’m kind of a goofy person. I enjoy making people smile and laugh. I know being a student here at CAL, it’s difficult to have fun sometimes because you’re always buried in the books studying and what not. Even though being in college is stressful, I’m here to provide some advice that will help you get through your problems in life.

1. Don’t worry, Be Happy!

Just like the song by the great Bobby McFerrin says, don’t worry be happy! Life is tough and we all go through problems every day. But in order to get through these problems, you can’t make these problems bigger than they re-ally are! At the end of the day, you’ll get through your issues if you keep a positive attitude.

2. Everything happens for a reason.

Sometimes when we fail a midterm or an exam we are always confused about why we did so poorly. We beat ourselves up and some of us feel that our lives are over. But we have to realize we failed that test for reason. A reason we failed that test is that we didn’t prepare enough for it. Thus, you could learn from this experience and do better next time

3. Life moves on.

Always remember pain is temporary. Don’t be caught up in your sorrow because you’re going to miss out in so many opportunities in life.

So I hope you all could use this advice and apply it your lives.

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JBy Sharon TauWe all know that losing weight isn’t the easiest thing to do, even if

it’s just shedding off a few pounds. Based off an article, this is “What you really need to do to lose weight!” These are a few quick tips to take into consideration to get fit or stay healthy, and I plan on following these guide-lines as well!

• Keep track of everything you eat and drink as well as your exercise. Be honest with yourself because this is for you! Download mobile apps like Myfitnesspal: Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker.

• Eat lots of non-starchy vegetables throughout the day, and balance your diet with good, nutritional fats! Not only do they keep your body satisfied longer by metabo-lizing slower, they can help with weight loss.

• Stop drinking or cut down on alcohol, liquid calories, or sugary drinks.

• Make time for exercise everyday, even if it’s a little. Just do it!

• Keep good posture, standing or sitting. It’s good for your core!

• Hunger does not equal appetite, so portion your servings

• Don’t eat until your full! Try distracting yourself for 20 minutes after you’ve eaten a reasonable portion because that’s about the time it takes to realize you’re satis-fied or full.

• Use smaller plates, cups, and bowls. We have the tendency to fill our plates up, so fill a smaller one instead.

• Last, but not least: CHALLENGE YOURSELF! YOU GOT THIS!!

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Know Your Fluids! By Sharon Tau

AlcoholDid you know that alcohol has

75% more calories than carbohydrates or proteins? That’s 7 calories per gram of alcohol compared to 4 calories per gram for carbohydrates or protein! The majority of us may know that alcohol does harm to our liver, but did you know that it interferes with dieting? Because the body considers alcohol a poison, it gets priority in be-ing metabolized first. This means that the rest of our meal just sits around, waiting to get processed.

Also, because alcohol can lower one’s inhibition as well as cause dehy-dration, we are more likely to overeat or confuse our thirst for hunger. This can be hard for us college students who want to just live it up and let loose after finals or midterms, but an alternative could be to decrease the intake or drink less frequently. There are many other fun activities that you can do with friends or family to help you distress, and it will definitely count in the long run.

Juices and SodaThe calories that we get from

drinking these beverages usually come from added sugars that we just do not need in our diets. Research has shown that people who drink more sugary drinks increase their risk of gaining more belly fat, or weight gain in general; they also increase insulin resistance as well as their chances of getting type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more.

So a healthier alternative would be to drink water of course. If you’re craving that carbonated feeling, you can try drinking flavored sparkling water, though that has its negative effects also. Nonetheless, it is still healthier than sugary juices and soda. In addition to that, it is also a good idea to drink unsweetened tea; not only are they healthier choices in terms of fewer calories, but they also contain phytoestrogens, which can delay infertility or reduce the risk of developing breast or prostate cancer.

WaterMany of us do not consume the

recommended amount of water we need to in a day. We are supposed to drink 8 cups a day, and that sounds like a lot, but if we spread it out throughout the day, it’s very possible.

The benefits of water are that it can help with losing weight, it naturally reduces headaches due to dehydration, it improves the health of your skin, it definitely helps with exer-cise, it decreases sprains and cramps, it reduces fatigue, and it may reduce the risk of colon or bladder cancers! Overall, it’s just healthy!

Ways to remind yourself is to make it a habit to drink a cup of wa-ter right before your meals or carry a canteen with you throughout the day. Believe it or not, it makes drinking water more convenient.

Did You Know? I know where to get you a new chin.Health Article Summary: Chinplants

By Arielle Calugay

What’s the latest trend in cosmetic surgery? Chinplants. That’s right. The new trend came about due to the in-creased use of video chats and the portability of carrying a camera. People have become more conscious about their chins when they webcam their loved ones, collegues, employer, etc.

During an interview, Dr. Oz states that having a prominent chin is perceived to have a strong personality. This may help with people’s self-confidence. Moreover, Dr. Oz states “less than 10% of CEOS of Fortune 500 companies have weak chins.” In the past year, there has been a 71% increase in chin implants in both men and women. Especially those who are over the age of 40 are having this plastic surgery in order to improve the loose skin under the jaw line. This procedure takes 45 minutes and patients can go back to work within 3 days. It costs between the range of $3,500-$7,000. An incision is made under the chin and a small rubbery implant is inserted.

Many of those who received the surgery are happy with their new chins. But before you go out and buying your new chin, ask yourself, are you willing to change the shape of you face in order to get a job?

To read the full article and watch the video:• http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/16/11188357-for-cosmetic-surgery-chins-are-

the-new-breasts-chinplants-on-the-rise?lite • http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/47059146#47059146

PAHCkusHaikus by Roehl Espinosa

Memories this year,How can I ever forget.

PAHC is family.

Yee, Mel shaved her head,San Diego represent.

Ratchet, don’t you think?

Hope Through Harmony:Occidental Mindoro,Healthcare provided.

The year is at end.Oh, the seniors will be gone.

We will miss you all.

imPAHC Spring 2012To PAHC26 aka #pgod 26:

This letter cannot show how incredibly sad I am that our time as Core 26 has gone and can never show you all how I truly love everyone. I know it has been said nu-merous times throughout the last moments of this week/year, but I hope we all stay close and a true family. You all inspire so much and motivate me to succeed, mainly because I want to be there when everyone else succeeds in their career paths.

Even though some of us are graduating, some of us aren’t coming back to Core, and some of us are coming back to Core, I KNOW our connection with each other as Core 26 will still be there. And I KNOW we’ll see each other down the road , even after life drags us away from each other and down different paths. So like I said before, it’s not “goodbye” but “see you later… and you better stay in touch fool! None of the high school ‘K.I.T’ nonsense.” HAHA

But forreal… thank you for making this year what it was- good and bad- because in the end, we’ll always be PAHC Family: Core 26.

<3 Dom#p.g.o.d. #26 #hashtagswillalwaysbeourthang

To the Fall and Spring Interns:

I still can’t believe a whole year has gone by and that my time as Vice as come and gone. You all- each and every one of you- have made my year as Vice the most rewarding year at Cal so far. Thank you for giving me the confidence each and every day to be a Core member. You all don’t know how much you have made this year more than worthwhile and I love and appreciate each and every one of you for giving me that validation.

I hope that you all have learned at least one thing from PAHC and have come to see why so many of us love this organization and the people so much. Thank you for giving your time and energy into this year and allowing Rivo and I to throw our crazy intern meeting ideas at you all time :P Whether you decide to come back to PAHC or decide to take another route during your college careers, just know that ALL will always be part of the PAHC fam-ily. And know all of you will especially hold a special place in my heart as my interns and you can ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS count on me to be there when you need me! <3

I LOVE YOU ALL!<3 Dom

Congratulations PAHC Interns!Thank you for all the work and support you have done so far in the semester! Great job on the Intern-Run Gen. Meet-ing and we’re proud of you all!

With lots of love,

PAHC Core 26