The following is a summary from a health seminar. The health topics were presented to 2 separate adult groups via translator. As a helpful resource, you may use the topics below with their corresponding symbolic gestures. The gestures help to keep your audience engaged and involved. They also serve as a reminder of the key […]

What to pack in your check in suitcase (2 x 50lb max – very strict on weight) Bottle of water (1) – for toothbrushing; refill your bottle with purified water provided Mosquito repellent Toiletries Towels – thinner better to allow drying between uses Tote to carry toiletries, clothes and towels back and forth to BR […]

This is a suggested list of BASIC supplies for a medical provider seeing patients on a medical mission. Personal Stethoscope Otoscope / Ophthalmoscope + specula Hammer Tongue depressor Diagnostics Urine dipsticks BGM Fecal occult blood card developer jelly kleenex Non-medical Supplies Alcohol Hand sanitizer Clipboard – to hold paper Pens – ballpoint better than ink […]

Medical Missions describe teams of people who have as their mission to help others while utilizing their medical and dental skills and resources.  They are motivated by helping to address the medical needs of the poor in the world.  The locations they travel to may be in their local communities or abroad in foreign countries. […]