Global Brigades USA

Medical Brigades at Penn State Hershey College of Medicine

Medical Brigade volunteers have the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists through a one week Medical Brigade in Nicaragua. Student volunteers can either join an existing Medical Brigades chapter on their campus or create their own chapter and recruit other volunteers. Each of our partner community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Between brigades our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and to conduct Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings to empower local leaders to sustain a consistent level of healthcare.

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Medical Brigades at Philadelphia University

Medical Brigades at Philadelphia University is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The Philadelphia University chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. GMB develops sustainable health initiatives and provides relief where there is limited access to healthcare. Each community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends.

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Medical Brigades at Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led health and sustainable development organization with varied membership that spans North American and European universities. Through Global Brigades, student and professional volunteers empower communities in developing countries with sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and environment, while respecting local culture. Since 2004, more than 30,000 volunteers from over 800 university clubs have traveled to provide health and economic development solutions to more than 600,000 beneficiaries in Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua.

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Medical Brigades at Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led health and sustainable development organization with varied membership that spans North American and European universities. Through Global Brigades, student and professional volunteers empower communities in developing countries with sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and environment, while respecting local culture. Since 2004, more than 30,000 volunteers from over 800 university clubs have traveled to provide health and economic development solutions to more than 600,000 beneficiaries in Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua.

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Medical Brigades at Pomona

Medical Brigade volunteers have the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists through a one week Medical Brigade in Honduras, Panama, or Ghana. Student volunteers can either join an existing Medical Brigades chapter on their campus or create their own chapter and recruit other volunteers. Each of our partner community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Between brigades our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and to conduct Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings to empower local leaders to sustain a consistent level of healthcare.

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Medical Brigades at Portland State University

Portland State University is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The Portland State University chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. Global Medical Brigades develops sustainable health initiatives and provides relief where there is limited access to healthcare. Each community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends.

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Medical Brigades at Purdue University

Medical Brigades at Purdue University is a chapter of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. The Purdue chapter systematically works with more than 300 other university groups around the world to deliver and implement one of nine skill-based programs that benefit more than 130,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members annually. Global Medical Brigades develops sustainable health initiatives and provides relief where there is limited access to healthcare. Each community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends.

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Medical Brigades at Queens College CUNY

Thank You for visiting our Page! When Global Brigades was chartered in September 2010 at Queens College our vision was to bring a new light to Global Health Issues. Global Brigades\' mission is to bring Holistic Sustainable methods of development to countries around the world. What makes Global Brigades unique is not only that it is organized and run by student leaders, but also that its mission is to respect the local community and the culture of the people in the communities. Before entering the community, there must first be a consensus amongst the people before bringing in development programs. In January 2012, our organization embarked on our first Medical & Dental mission in Honduras with Global Brigades. With 28 students, 6 doctors and 2 dentists, within 4 days our group was able to provide basic medical care to more than 1,200 patients of Agaua Caliente. In January 2013, we embarked on our second Medical & Dental mission and first Public Health mission in Nicaragua. 19 Assisting local doctors and dentists in San Gabriel, we axamined and treated over 500 individuals witihin 4 days. Our group then traveled to El Limon, where we spent the next four days building houses, installing eco-friendly stoves, latrines and water storage units. For our 3rd Medical/Dental & 2nd Public Health Brigade, scheduled from January 13th - 19th, 2014, we hope to have a similar impact within Panama. This upcoming Brigade to Panama is unique because we will have the opportunity to combine both the Public Health and Medical/Dental Models to provide a more well rounded, holistic and sustainable system of development during our stay. Preparing for such a huge opportunity is a challenge, and as students we are prepared to do all that we can in order to bring Panama our best. We cannot reach our goal without the loving and meaningful support and donations of those that believe in our cause. This trip is a unique opportunity for students to gain greater awareness of the world around them. Queens is the most diverse county in the World, taking advantage of the amazing diversity that has shaped the culture of our campus, we hope to make this mission an unforgettable one, bringing one of the most culturally diverse group of students that will each have an intrinsically different experience and learn a different lesson. As one of the very few CUNY\'s with an established Global Brigades chapter, we hope to also make this a CUNY wide initiative in the future. With an excellent education at an affordable price, students are also given the chance to travel and make a profound impact on the world, as we are leaders of the future. We are learning so that we may serve. If you believe in our cause, and would like to make a contribution to our chapter or an individual, please click \"Donate.\" All donations are tax deductible.

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Medical Brigades at Regis University

Medical Brigade volunteers have the opportunity to shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists through a one week Medical Brigade in Honduras, Panama, or Ghana. Student volunteers can either join an existing Medical Brigades chapter on their campus or create their own chapter and recruit other volunteers. Each of our partner community receives a brigade every 3 to 4 months where hundreds of patients are treated and volunteers deliver public health workshops. Between brigades our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and to conduct Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings to empower local leaders to sustain a consistent level of healthcare.

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Medical Brigades at Rice University

Global Brigades USA is the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under resourced communities while fostering local cultures. Since 2005, more than 5,000 volunteers from 110 university groups have traveled to implement our nine skill-based programs to benefit more than 100,000 Honduran and Panamanian community members.

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