Stephanie Strong

strongs13@students.ecu.edu

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My passion lies with helping others. For the rest of my life, I plan on putting the well-being of others before my own. This passion is the reason I plan on becoming a doctor so I can provide quality health care to those who need it the most. Global Brigades shares the same mission of helping others in need which is why I am proud to be a Brigader!

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East Carolina U Med/Dental January 2015 Honduras



Stephanie's Message

My entire high school and college education has been devoted to getting a medical degree. I have had many opportunities here in the US to experience the healthcare system through HOSA, volunteering at Vidant, and working as a CNA in my local nursing home. Each of these experiences has influenced my decision to work in medicine and I know adding Global Brigades to this list will only strengthen my passion for helping others.

Volunteer Activity Description

Volunteers on Medical and Dental Brigades work closely together with licensed medical and dental professionals to provide quality health initiatives to a community that otherwise has limited access to health care. Volunteers 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 receives a physician consultation, public health talk, and prescribed medicines as well as have access to PAP smears, prostate exams and restorative dental care as necessary. Children, in addition, receive teeth cleaning, a fluoride treatment, and vitamins necessary for proper growth and development. Volunteers 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.

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