Samara Toussaint

Tampa

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I am passionate about making a difference in this world by being an advocate for the change that I want to see happen globally!

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End Date: May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Medical Brigade volunteers will set up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama to provide health care where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months. Students on the brigade are given the opportunity to shadow licensed health care professionals while learning about local Panamanian culture. A typical Medical/Dental Brigade clinic consists of six stations: Intake, Triage, Consultation, Dental, Charla (health education), and Pharmacy. Electronic patient records are collected during the brigade to ensure patient follow-up as well as to monitor overall community health trends. Between brigades, the in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and conduct community health worker training aimed at empowering local leaders to perpetuate a consistent level of health care. For every student who volunteers on a Global Medical Brigade, sixty patients can see a doctor who otherwise would not be able to.

Dental Brigade volunteers will accompany a Medical Brigade in setting up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama to provide health care where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months. Students on the brigade are given the opportunity to shadow licensed health care professionals while learning about local Panamanian culture. A typical Medical/Dental Brigade clinic consists of six stations: Intake, Triage, Consultation, Dental, Charla (health education), and Pharmacy. Each Dental Brigade will be accompanied by at least one Panamanian Dental Surgeon trained to provide immediate relief through dental extractions. Students will help perpetuate a sustainable dental initiative by providing preventative fluoride treatments, cleanings, and educational programs.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $30

Saying "Transfer from Margaret Alice Tarr"

Apr 23, 2013 08:48 AM

Samara Toussaint donated $42

Apr 22, 2013 09:10 PM

Samara Toussaint donated $632

Apr 21, 2013 01:45 PM

Mary Armstrong donated $50

Apr 05, 2013 06:57 AM

Samara Toussaint donated $325

Mar 26, 2013 08:35 PM

Stacey Wells donated $40

Saying "I'm very proud of you. I'll support however I can."

Mar 26, 2013 07:39 PM

Sandra Toussaint donated $30

Mar 26, 2013 01:31 PM

Shante Williams donated $20

Mar 26, 2013 12:10 AM

Andrea Ragin donated $100

Saying "Very proud of Ace! You are going to be such a blessing in Panama! "

Mar 21, 2013 12:01 PM

Shawondo Wilder donated $15

Saying "Good luck I'm very proud of you!"

Mar 20, 2013 07:24 PM

Denise Aiyedatiwa donated $20

Saying "I hope you raise enough!!! You deserve it!"

Mar 20, 2013 03:28 PM

Samara Toussaint donated $250

Mar 20, 2013 10:14 AM

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