Austin Asoklis

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End Date: Mar 19, 2014 12:00 AM
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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.

Public Health volunteers spend 7 days in Honduras, improving basic home infrastructure and providing health education to help reduce the incidences of life-threatening, but preventable, diseases in a rural community. With an understanding of the holistic model that focuses on education, community health sustainability and infrastructural development, volunteers first receive a comprehensive introduction to the country's public health challenges and the Public Health program's ground-up solution. They will take a tour of the community Public Health is currently working in, introduce themselves to the beneficiary families, and meet with the Basic Sanitation Committee (CSB). Then, working side-by-side with community members and local masons, volunteers construct five infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), showers and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, Public Health volunteers collaborate with the Basic Sanitation Committee and local teachers to help provide community-wide education workshops and training, proliferating sanitation and hygiene practices and empowering families with both the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Sherry Asoklis donated $89

Saying "Thanks to the Edison Elementary Staff for your generous donation. It is so very much appreciated!! Austin"

Feb 17, 2014 04:05 PM

Sherry Asoklis donated $200

Saying "Hi Austin! Here is a little something to help get you to Honduras so that you can make a difference. :) Enjoy this special time in your life, and remember to be safe. Love always, Nana xoxo"

Feb 17, 2014 04:01 PM

Sherry Asoklis donated $100

Saying "Thank you to the Troy Bulldogs 10U Baseball Team for your generous donation! Your help is greatly appreciated!! Austin Asoklis"

Feb 17, 2014 03:55 PM

Sherry Asoklis donated $10

Saying "Thank you so much Aunt Colette!! Love, Austin"

Feb 14, 2014 12:32 PM

Sherry Asoklis donated $160

Saying "Thank you to the Mark Twain Elementary Staff for helping me reach my goal!! Your donation is so very appreciated! :)"

Feb 14, 2014 11:56 AM

Sherry Asoklis donated $100

Saying "Thank you, Aunt Melissa, for helping me reach my goal!! :)"

Feb 13, 2014 06:42 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $52

Saying "reversed chargeback."

Feb 06, 2014 07:49 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $-87

Saying "chargeback 12/30 donna dicicco"

Jan 23, 2014 07:33 PM

Sherry Asoklis donated $500

Saying "We are so proud of you Austin. :) Have a great experience, and get back safely!! We love you!! Love, Grammy and Grandpa xoxo"

Jan 19, 2014 11:52 AM

Donna DiCicco donated $50

Saying "God bless, Austin! Amazing opportunity. Love, Donna"

Dec 30, 2013 01:50 PM

Michelle Barron donated $50

Saying "We are so proud of you and your team for the amazing difference you will make during your mission. God bless all of you. Be safe!!!! Love Aunt Michelle, Uncle Dave and Candace"

Dec 29, 2013 04:41 PM

Krista Anderson donated $100

Saying "Loced every minute of my Honduras 1999 " eye mission"!!! Enjoy!
"

Dec 29, 2013 03:06 PM

Mary Campana donated $100

Saying "Best of luck to the group and to you, Austin!
Wishing you a safe and successful trip. --Mary & Kurt"

Dec 27, 2013 05:59 AM

Theresa Schinkai donated $75

Saying "Good luck Austin!"

Dec 26, 2013 08:38 AM

Sarah Bianchi donated $15

Saying "So proud of you Austin!
Love, Sarah, John, Tyler and Tony"

Dec 04, 2013 03:32 PM

Sherry Asoklis donated $250

Nov 03, 2013 05:02 PM

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