Mackenzie Ford

Central Michigan University

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I am a sophomore honors student at Central Michigan University, pursuing a degree in kinesiology with aspirations of becoming a physician assistant. At an early age I was captivated by the health field and upon my arrival at the university I have searched for ways to further my experience and passion with medicine. Traveling to Honduras by participating in a medical brigade will allow me to gain direct experience, as I will be providing services to individuals and also shadowing various licensed practitioners. Of more importance to expansion of knowledge and experience, my peers and I will be helping those of need in underprivileged communities. I find it a personal duty as a future health care provider to be exposed to various cultures, people and particular circumstances. I look forward to my experience with global brigades! Any and all donations are highly appreciated.

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Volunteer Activity Message

Global Brigades offers 7-9 day Medical Brigades throughout the year in Honduras, Panama and Nicaragua. During a Medical Brigade, volunteers have the opportunity to take vitals and patient history in triage, shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations, and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists. Each of our partner communities receives a brigade approximately twice a year. Between brigades, our in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and to conduct Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings to empower local leaders to sustain a consistent level of healthcare. Electronic patient records are collected for future visitations and to monitor overall community health trends.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $950.00 / Airfare Goal: $1,027.57

Mackenzie Ford donated $690

Feb 16, 2016 11:33 AM

Mackenzie Ford donated $1,028

Dec 29, 2015 03:19 PM

Anonymous donated $10

Nov 13, 2015 10:38 AM

Tina Scott donated $250

Nov 08, 2015 01:36 PM

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