Jenny Cook

Walnut Grove, CA

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"I think health care is more about love than about most other things. If there aren't, at the core of this, two human beings who have agreed to be in a relationship where one is trying to help relieve the suffering of another, which is love, you can't get to the right answer here." - Donald Berwick

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April 2012 Samuel Merritt Medical Brigade Ghana
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Medical Brigades
  3. Chapter: Medical Brigades at Samuel Merritt University
End Date: May 02, 2012 09:59 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

Global Medical and Dental Brigades in Ghana work alongside each other on a 10-day long brigade in under-resourced communities around the central region of Ghana. Each medical and dental brigade incorporates a public health portion at the end of the 4 clinical days. The 10-day medical and public health brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on communities while gaining hands-on experience in the field of international medicine. Prior to travel, volunteers collect medicines, recruit health professionals and fundraise. Once in Ghana, the team will visit one partner community to administer a 3-4 day-long clinic and conduct health workshops. During clinical days, community members are able to consult doctors and dentists, fill any necessary prescriptions, receive necessary dental care, and sit-in on health education lectures. At the end of the medical portion, volunteers then have a chance to build public health projects to address some of the environmental health issues. Public Health construction includes latrines, eco-stoves, and water filtration devices.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Gabriel LaMar donated $100

Saying "Roni and I are very excited for your mission and wish you the best of luck. We couldn't be more proud of you, and we are grateful to have you as our friend and neighbor.
Love ya,
Gabe & Roni"

Mar 29, 2012 03:51 AM

Alyssa Gomez donated $500

Saying "Good Luck and Be Safe Jenny! Don't let the mosquitos get you :)

We love you and admire what you're doing

The Gomez/Avery Clan

Bingo Joe, Silv, Bila I, Bila II, Paul, Hank and Milo :)"

Mar 02, 2012 10:56 PM

Jennifer M Cook donated $500

Saying "My Rotary raffle winnings!"

Feb 26, 2012 07:23 AM

Sarah Garske donated $475

Feb 21, 2012 10:26 AM

Helen F. Adams donated $25

Saying "what a wonderful act of kindness to contribute your time and skills to help these children who need medical attention. I'm proud of you."

Feb 04, 2012 11:42 AM

Ann F Graef donated $100

Feb 03, 2012 07:35 AM

Philip D Quinley donated $100

Saying "Jenny...great cause!! We admire your ambition.
Good luck Phil & Sue Quinley"

Jan 30, 2012 08:45 PM

Mark Kimmins donated $500

Saying "Way to go Jenny!
"

Jan 30, 2012 03:58 PM

Kilee E Lane donated $50

Saying "Good for you Jenny! I'm so proud of you! Love, The Lane Zoo!"

Jan 30, 2012 03:03 PM

Mark Rogerson donated $100

Jan 26, 2012 04:45 PM

Jennifer M Cook donated $250

Dec 26, 2011 05:38 PM
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32

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volunteers needed to reach the Initiative Goal