Academic Outreach to Promote Community Health and Well-being
The University of Phayao extends its role in healthcare beyond the campus and into local communities through academic outreach projects and volunteer activities, with students actively participating in addressing community health challenges.
For example, students in the Nutrition and Dietetics program implemented the project “Aging Well through Personalized Nutrition Data.” A total of 65 student volunteers participated in field activities, conducting nutritional assessments for more than 120 older adults and providing personalized nutritional counseling chronic diseases to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. At the same time, the project provided students with valuable opportunities to develop their professional skills through real-world community engagement.
Figure : “Aging Well through Personalized Nutrition Data” Project
The School of Dentistry participated in the Singha Asa Mobile Medical Unit Project, providing oral health examinations, fluoride applications, and oral health promotion activities for children in remote areas. The initiative helps expand access to preventive dental care, reduce the risk of tooth decay, and strengthen oral health self-care skills among children and youth.
Figure : Singha Asa Mobile Medical Unit Project
- The School of Nursing implemented the Volunteer Nurses for Professional Development Project, providing community health services including non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, dementia screening, education on breast self-examination, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, and health promotion activities.
The initiative helps improve health literacy and awareness among the public, while also strengthening students’ professional competencies, practical skills, and sense of social responsibility through direct community engagement.
Figure : Volunteer Nurses for Professional Development Project
The University also provides the local community with free access to sports and recreational facilities, including the swimming pool, running track, football field, badminton courts, tennis courts, and a running route around the reservoir.
These facilities encourage regular physical activity and exercise, contributing to improved health and well-being among people in the surrounding community.
Figure : Sports Facilities and Recreation Area