Med4You Medical Mission Trip #medicalmissions #volunteers #medicalschool

In a world with inequitable access to essential healthcare, recent WHO data shows over half the global population lacks vital resources. UMHS is dedicated to fighting this. Medical students traveled to San Joaquin de Masion, Nicoya, Costa Rica to provide healthcare services. In collaboration with the UMHS Global Health Institute & Vida Volunteers, & guided by Dr. Jagadeesh Nagappa & Dr. Lata Gowda, the students applied their medical education to serve the community. UMHS students collaborated with local physicians to provide a range of medical services, including examinations, assessments, & vital sign checks. Throughout the clinic, 153 patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, received care. “This opportunity helps you to define & clarify the type of doctor you want to be,” said student, Claudette Tomas Lluberes. “You are exposed to things that maybe you are not used to seeing. It’s an experience that helps you discover how to build a doctor-patient relationship. I believe that helps you a lot.” Prevalent health concerns included dehydration, lumbar radiculopathy, hypertension, diabetes, depression, & scabies. Despite limited access to regular medical treatment, the Nicoya Peninsula is recognized as a “Blue Zone” for its high percentage of centenarians. Students noted the community’s resilience, often traveling long distances by foot or bus to reach the clinic. “This experience taught me that you don’t know what any person’s been going through,” said student Alondra Diaz Ramos . “You need to listen. It doesn’t matter if the patient comes from the top of the class or if it’s on the lowest, I’m treating the person, not specifically the disease.” Full article @ https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/umhs-med4you-global-health-institute-return-to-costa-rica-to-provide-healthcare-to-medically-underserved-community

from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baLbqqenc9w
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