The Wayne State University School of Medicine's World Health Student Organization will host a "Health for the Holidays" dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Cobo Center in Detroit. All proceeds will help support the organization's five upcoming medical relief trips to Haiti, Ecuador and Nicaragua.

Guests can expect a keynote speaker, performances by The Ultrasounds, "Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery" apparel for sale, a "Barrel of Cheer" spirits raffle and surprise performances. In addition, TJ Rogers from Freedom House Detroit will talk about WHSO's local refugee work and WHSO President Megan Courtley will talk about the organization, its vision and this year's trips.

tverma@med.wayne.edu for more information.

WHSO is an all-volunteer, non-profit, student-run organization comprised of WSU medical students whose mission is to gain medical and cultural experiences outside their immediate communities. Goals include providing free medical care to underserved populations in remote regions of the world, volunteering at community outreach projects that serve Detroit residents, and teaching fellow students about global health through lectures and seminars. First- and second-year students on overseas missions are accompanied by at least one senior medical student, two physicians, a pharmacist and others.