Matthew Van Dongen

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Mar 03	Volunteer Activity: William and Mary Medical Brigade March 2013 Panama
Mar 03	Volunteer Activity: March 2012 William and Mary Medical Brigade

William and Mary Medical Brigade March 2013 Panama

End Date: Mar 09, 2013 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Medical Brigade volunteers will set up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama to provide health care where access is limited. Each community receives a brigade every 3-4 months. Students on the brigade are given the opportunity to shadow licensed health care professionals while learning about local Panamanian culture. A typical Medical/Dental Brigade clinic consists of six stations: Intake, Triage, Consultation, Dental, Charla (health education), and Pharmacy. Electronic patient records are collected during the brigade to ensure patient follow-up as well as to monitor overall community health trends. Between brigades, the in-country team maintains relationships with the communities to provide follow-up and conduct community health worker training aimed at empowering local leaders to perpetuate a consistent level of health care. For every student who volunteers on a Global Medical Brigade, sixty patients can see a doctor who otherwise would not be able to.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-75

Saying "Transfer to 2014 account"

Oct 22, 2013 02:19 PM

Denise Boehm donated $75

Saying "Proud of you, Matt, and honored to donate on your behalf. With Love,
The Boehm Family"

Mar 25, 2013 10:47 AM

Anonymous donated $313

Feb 17, 2013 11:52 AM

Heidi Bergeron donated $50

Saying "Best of luck, Matthew!"

Feb 15, 2013 08:15 PM

Anonymous donated $250

Saying "We're so proud of you! Keep up the good work in giving back to humanity...Here's a little to help reach your goal needed by Feb. 18th. We love you - - -"

Feb 11, 2013 07:39 AM

Beth E. Blanco donated $100

Saying "Ever so proud of you, Godson, for doing so much good for others! You are an inspiration to us all. Good luck with achieving all your goals. In admiration, Aunt Betsy"

Jan 23, 2013 04:58 PM