Colleen Sheehan

Syracuse University

Passionate About:

Health, Nutrition, and making my personal impact to help those in need.

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Syracuse Medical/Dental/Public Health Hybrid Brigade January 2015 Nicaragua



Colleen's Message

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for taking the time to come to the page, and to even consider donating. Going on a volunteer trip has been something I've dreamed of doing for so long, and I'm finally ready to make that dream a reality. I will be traveling with other student volunteers from Syracuse University; under the guidance of licensed pharmacists, professionals, and technicians to Nicaragua during the 2015 winter vacation to help those in need. Our time in Nicaragua will provide health education and assistance to an underprivileged community.
This trip will be a life changing experience for me, allowing me to dedicate my time to helping others, while also being fully immersed in the Medical field.
This money will go directly to making my trip possible, with fees required for airfare, lodging, and food. I am so thankful for any contribution, as it will make a huge difference in making this trip possible for myself. As a current university student on an extremely tight budget, this is something I would never dream possible without your generosity. Already, the overwhelming support of my journey has been a huge blessing in my life. I truly can't thank you enough!!

Volunteer Activity Description

Global Brigades offers 9 day hybrid Medical and Public Health Brigades for volunteers to participate in throughout the year. During a Medical/Public Health hybrid brigade, volunteers have the opportunity to take vitals and patient history in triage, shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations, and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists. On the Public Health Brigade section of the trip students work with professionals and technicians to develop sustainable health solutions and establish a standard of health quality by emphasizing prevention and education. The Public Health Program achieves prevention and education by implementing in-home infrastructure projects, providing health education, and engaging community members. Each Public Health Brigade will work with individual families, local schools, and community leaders with a focus on holistic and preventative health measures on both an individual and community-wide scale.

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