I plan to organize supplies for the day, travel to a clinic site, and holding clinic in the morning and afternoon. While at the clinics, we will work in groups to screen patients, conduct histories and physical examinations. Each evening, there is a teaching session provided by UW faculty to discuss topics related to patient care, global health, social determinants of health, and other topics of interest. It is estimated that 57% of population lives under the poverty line, and I believe any assistance will greatly benefit the region.
Residents of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatamela and the surrounding region will benefit from this project. This population has been traditionally underserved. It is a remote location with high prevalence of preventable disease.
The impact of this trip will be immediate; tackling issues that the population is currently dealing with. I hope that our presence will train local health leaders in the identification and treatment of various preventable diseases.
This summer I had the opportunity to participate in a global health trip in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala. We were able to provide medical care to underserved and remote areas near Lake Atitlan. This culturally rich region is home to 21 different Mayan dialects. Their medical needs are many, and through the assistance of health promoters we were able to provide care for hundreds of locals.
