Elena Kurudza

Chicago, IL

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What I am most passionate about is leaving my mark. We are not here for ourselves but rather for others. To use our talents to serve others is our purpose and the most simple way we can leave this mark.

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Loyola Medical/Dental Brigade Panama January 2013
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Medical Brigades
  3. Chapter: Medical Brigades at Chicago Brigades
End Date: Jan 12, 2013 11:30 PM
Volunteer Activity Message

Medical Brigade volunteers will set up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama to provide healthcare 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.

Dental Brigade volunteers will accompany a Medical Brigade in setting up temporary clinics in pre-identified communities in Eastern Panama. Each Dental Brigade will be accompanied by at least one Panamanian Dental Surgeon trained to provide immediate relief through dental extractions. Students will help perpetuate a sustainable dental initiative by providing preventative fluoride treatments, cleanings, and educational programs.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Organization Admin donated $-1,105

Saying "Transferred to Ghana Brigade"

Apr 12, 2013 04:33 PM

Leslie Hofer donated $50

Saying "I am so proud of your dedication and will pray for your safety and success for the project."

Jan 02, 2013 10:32 AM

Mary Vanik donated $25

Saying "We are so proud of you, Elena!"

Dec 27, 2012 08:30 PM

Julie Motz donated $20

Dec 27, 2012 08:41 AM

Elsa Neuwald donated $50

Dec 22, 2012 07:06 PM

Pamela Kurudza donated $50

Saying "Hope this helps support you in your Panama brigade endeavor, Elena. What a wonderful opportunity! We love you and are so very proud of you. Have a safe and fulfilling trip this January! -Uncle Robb, Aunt Pam, Ryan & Kaitlyn"

Dec 21, 2012 11:43 AM

Leanne Robb donated $20

Dec 20, 2012 04:53 PM

Sharon Baxter donated $50

Saying "Sounds like a life changing opportunity. I can't wait to hear how it goes."

Dec 17, 2012 09:09 PM

Katherine Marx donated $50

Saying "God bless all of you for your work! "

Dec 16, 2012 07:12 AM

Terrence Peters donated $27

Saying "Best wishes for a successful journey."

Dec 11, 2012 08:52 PM

Anonymous donated $50

Dec 09, 2012 01:11 PM

Anonymous donated $430

Dec 08, 2012 07:50 AM

terese chelstowski donated $25

Saying "this is in honor of your wonderful mom, my dear cousin. (and your dad is pretty special, too). good luck on your journey"

Dec 06, 2012 09:32 PM

Kathleen Lange donated $20

Saying "Safe Travels and Blessings as you continue on your mission, Elena! We pray all goes well, and God Bless You for your committment to this.
The Lange Family"

Dec 06, 2012 06:51 PM

Ellen Renick donated $25

Dec 06, 2012 08:51 AM

Deanna Kress donated $100

Dec 04, 2012 08:41 AM

Gerard Ruedinger donated $30

Saying "I wish I could go along! Sounds like a great experience. Your work will be appreciated. Gerry Ruedinger"

Dec 01, 2012 05:09 PM

Paul Neuwald donated $50

Saying "Great work, Elena! Make a difference!
Love,
Uncle Paul and Mindy"

Nov 30, 2012 11:24 PM

Jill Bemis donated $20

Nov 30, 2012 07:55 AM

Jean Baumgardner donated $25

Saying "So proud of you Elena!!! Best of luck! "

Nov 29, 2012 09:32 PM

Margaret Briskie donated $20

Nov 28, 2012 06:48 AM

Barbara Kurudza donated $600

Nov 24, 2012 11:47 PM

Barbara Kurudza donated $250

Oct 07, 2012 06:48 PM
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