San Diego State U Dental Brigade Jan 2013 Ghana


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
End Date: Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM

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.

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Alyssa Simonsen

Passionate about: So excited to get the opportunity to travel to Ghana with the SDSU Global Medical and Dental Brigades in January 2013! Such a rare and amazing opportunity to get to travel as a nurse and help so many ... [Read More]

Caitlin Van Luyk

Passionate about: traveling, hiking, animals, community service, good food

Jacqueline Wong

Passionate about: Health, Global Brigades

Janelle Fountas

Passionate about: I am passionate about living for Jesus Christ, spending as much time as possible with my family and friends, playing soccer, watching movies, playing board games, and eating interesting food!
Jennifer Cullison donated $55 4472 days ago
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Brittney Cummings donated $574 4472 days ago
Anonymous donated $50 4473 days ago
Diana Armendariz donated $300 4477 days ago

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