Sal's Medical Relief Trip to Panama
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Introduction
Hi! My name is Salvatore D'Amico, and I am trying to find funding for my volunteer trip with International Medical Relief during the summer of 2016 working with underserved patients in Panama. I am currently a full time employee at Boston Medical Center as a research assistant/study coordinator, and aspire to work in the medical field in the future.
What is the problem?
International Medical Relief is an international non-profit organization that provides medical relief and care to underserved and vulnerable people around the world. Their goal is to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those populations most in need through short term medical mission trips where volunteers, like me, give their time and services for the medical relief of the developing world. According to the World Health Organization, diarrheal diseases, cholera, and pneumonia plague the people of Panama. Alcoholism, poverty, and a lack of potable drinking water all contribute to the public health issues of these communities.
What am I doing?
During my time with International Medical Relief in Panama this summer 2016, I will volunteer in the medical clinic and fill in the role with patient intake/health history, triage, educate in community health, and more. Patients will have all types of acute illnesses like many skin infections, upper/lower respiratory tract infections, etc. I look forward to making a difference in the lives of these patients in Panama, and providing them with opportunities for better lives. One of the tasks that I am extremely excited about is conducting community education sessions that will help educate the Panama people about nutrition, sanitation, clean drinking water, and water storage.
Logistics
Here are the dates:
o Starting on July 29, 2016
o Ending on August 7, 2016
The funding will be raised for travel expenses/lodging and medical supplies for the on-site clinic. Without your support, International Medical Relief cannot meet the medical needs of the underserved throughout the world. I will be extremely appreciative of all your efforts and hope that my experience working with underserved patients can make as strong of an impact in your lives as well. I will continue to update everyone on my travels!!
Thank you so much!
Here is more information:
http://www.internationalmedicalrelief.org/
Hi! My name is Salvatore D'Amico, and I am trying to find funding for my volunteer trip with International Medical Relief during the summer of 2016 working with underserved patients in Panama. I am currently a full time employee at Boston Medical Center as a research assistant/study coordinator, and aspire to work in the medical field in the future.
What is the problem?
International Medical Relief is an international non-profit organization that provides medical relief and care to underserved and vulnerable people around the world. Their goal is to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those populations most in need through short term medical mission trips where volunteers, like me, give their time and services for the medical relief of the developing world. According to the World Health Organization, diarrheal diseases, cholera, and pneumonia plague the people of Panama. Alcoholism, poverty, and a lack of potable drinking water all contribute to the public health issues of these communities.
What am I doing?
During my time with International Medical Relief in Panama this summer 2016, I will volunteer in the medical clinic and fill in the role with patient intake/health history, triage, educate in community health, and more. Patients will have all types of acute illnesses like many skin infections, upper/lower respiratory tract infections, etc. I look forward to making a difference in the lives of these patients in Panama, and providing them with opportunities for better lives. One of the tasks that I am extremely excited about is conducting community education sessions that will help educate the Panama people about nutrition, sanitation, clean drinking water, and water storage.
Logistics
Here are the dates:
o Starting on July 29, 2016
o Ending on August 7, 2016
The funding will be raised for travel expenses/lodging and medical supplies for the on-site clinic. Without your support, International Medical Relief cannot meet the medical needs of the underserved throughout the world. I will be extremely appreciative of all your efforts and hope that my experience working with underserved patients can make as strong of an impact in your lives as well. I will continue to update everyone on my travels!!
Thank you so much!
Here is more information:
http://www.internationalmedicalrelief.org/
Organizer
Salvatore D'Amico
Organizer
Newton, MA