Aaron Lapidus

Los Angeles, California

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Many people take their health for granted, and do not think about those in different parts of the world who do not have access to the basic medical care that they need. A big reason why I want to go into the health profession is to help others who otherwise cannot help themselves in terms of living a long, healthy life. This trip I am taking to Panama is doing just that-buildling clinics so doctors and nurses, along with other healthcare professionals can bring their knowledge and expertise to people who truly need the help.

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Jun 18	Volunteer Activity: UCLA Medical Brigade - June 2013 Panama

UCLA Medical Brigade - June 2013 Panama

End Date: Jun 24, 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.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $-12

Saying "transfer to mf"

Jun 14, 2013 07:08 AM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $-28

Saying "to mf"

Jun 03, 2013 09:17 PM

Jeffrey Dielle donated $36

Saying "Have a great summer, Aaron."

May 22, 2013 07:51 PM

Jason Haycock donated $100

Saying "Good luck!"

May 18, 2013 02:04 PM

April Lapidus donated $100

Saying "Norma & Walter donated $100.00"

May 15, 2013 09:53 AM

Tabitha Halford donated $10

May 12, 2013 11:55 PM

Anonymous donated $10

Saying "YO, you've got this!"

May 09, 2013 09:26 AM

Anonymous donated $125

May 07, 2013 04:33 PM

Mindy Spatt donated $100

May 05, 2013 06:58 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $-97

Saying "to meds fund"

Apr 25, 2013 02:30 PM

Rachel Buerkle donated $200

Apr 24, 2013 11:22 AM

Anonymous donated $100

Apr 09, 2013 08:30 PM

bonnie gratch lindauer donated $54

Saying "Thank you Aaron for taking on this challenge. "

Apr 08, 2013 06:37 PM

D. Peter Gleichenhaus donated $100

Apr 04, 2013 07:33 PM

Neil Risch donated $100

Apr 04, 2013 07:22 PM

Margo Freistadt donated $100

Saying "Best of luck from the Ludstadts, Aaron. Thank you for the opportunity to help you do this mitzvah."

Apr 03, 2013 10:23 PM

Adriana Reyes donated $15

Apr 02, 2013 10:02 PM

Alicia Luu donated $10

Saying "Good Luck Aaron and company!!"

Apr 02, 2013 08:22 PM

Anonymous donated $180

Mar 29, 2013 05:20 PM

Rachel C Buerkle donated $200

Mar 27, 2013 11:35 AM

Kathleen Fenton donated $25

Mar 27, 2013 07:30 AM

Christopher Wong donated $20

Mar 17, 2013 08:04 PM

Rachel Gotch-Strain donated $25

Feb 25, 2013 11:24 AM

Shannon Lawee donated $25

Feb 25, 2013 10:57 AM

Aaron Lapidus donated $250

Feb 19, 2013 10:25 PM

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