Lauren Weaver

Elon University

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Elon University Medical/Dental/Public Health Brigade June 2015 Nicaragua



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Dear Friends and Family,

In June of this year I will be headed to Nicaragua with the Elon University Chapter of the Global Medical Brigades. I am writing you to support me on this mission to provide health to those in need in underserved areas of Nicaragua. The Global Brigades provides dental, medical, pharmaceutical, and public health services to rural and under-resourced communities in Nicaragua. During clinical days, local community members are able to consult doctors and dentists, fill any necessary prescriptions, receive necessary dental care, and sit-in on health education lectures. Through the group, my peers and I will be able to make a tangible impact on the lives of others while gaining experience in the medical field. For 10 days, we will be working in these clinics. All this work is done through donations and fundraising. Each of us must raise the money we need to pay for in-country costs such as travel, food, board, and various supplies. The amount I need to raise is $950. This is in addition to domestic flights, immunizations, and a Visa which we will raise through local, on campus fundraising events. I ask for your support in this cause. Each donation counts. The link to donate is to the right, click "Donate Now". The group is currently working to make all donations tax deductible. I thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Lauren Weaver

Volunteer Activity Description

Global Brigades offers 9-day Medical/Public Health Hybrid Brigades throughout the year in Honduras and Nicaragua. During the Medical component, 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. Each of our partner communities receives a brigade approximately twice a year. 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. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends. During the Public Health component, volunteers develop sustainable health solutions and establish a standard of health quality by emphasizing prevention and education. The Public Health Program achieves this goal 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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