Mackenzie Nelson

Raleigh, NC

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I feel very strongly about helping those in need and I don't think I have done enough of this yet in my life. I feel like this trip is a huge chance for me to explore ways of helping others while also learning more about the medical field.

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End Date: Mar 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Medical Brigades is a discipline of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization.

Volunteers on the Medical and Dental Brigades will be working closely together to provide quality health initiatives to a community that otherwise has limited access to health care. Volunteers will spend three days in a community in order to optimize the amount of time patients are able to spend with the physicians and dentists. Each patient will receive a physician consultation, teeth cleaning and a fluoride treatment as well as have access to pap smears, prostate exams and restorative dental care as necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take patient vitals, obtain patient history and current symptoms, shadow and assist licensed physicians and dentists, participate in preventative education, and fill prescriptions under a licensed pharmacist. Volunteers will become familiar with the prevalent health issues in their community and learn about how to prevent and treat those illnesses. These brigades provide each volunteer with the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a specific community while gaining real life experience in the field of international medicine and dentistry.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Mackenzie Nelson donated $-100

Saying "Donation partial refunded from bluepay."

Mar 20, 2013 09:56 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-50

Saying "Transfer to CHW Brenda's home"

Mar 11, 2013 09:50 AM

Kristin Webb donated $50

Saying "We hope you have a wonderful experience! Love, Uncle Mark and family"

Feb 26, 2013 09:01 AM

Trevor Nelson donated $150

Feb 15, 2013 10:10 PM

Pamela Alberda donated $231

Feb 15, 2013 07:24 PM

Mackenzie Nelson donated $160

Feb 15, 2013 05:30 PM

Ellen McCarthy donated $25

Saying "Happy to support you in this great project, Mackenzie! Have an amazing adventure!"

Jan 31, 2013 06:48 AM

Maurice Albrerda donated $75

Saying " Wish it could be more. Love you. Love your commitment. Grandpa"

Jan 29, 2013 06:59 AM

Julia DeClerque donated $25

Saying "Stick to the beer. No ice cubes.
Enjoy yourself and the many friends you'll meet.

Julie DeClerque (a friend of your Mom and Milo's)
"

Jan 22, 2013 08:49 PM

Mackenzie Nelson donated $180

Jan 22, 2013 02:50 PM

David Fryling donated $380

Jan 22, 2013 02:50 PM

Anonymous donated $150

Jan 17, 2013 10:17 AM

Donna Cipolloni donated $20

Saying "Thanks for volunteering!"

Nov 20, 2012 04:14 PM

Mackenzie Nelson donated $250

Nov 17, 2012 01:04 PM

100% Complete (success)
$1,546.00

of $1,500.00

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14

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