Brigading for Better Health
As a result of COVID our Brigades in 2020, 2021, and 2022 were unable to travel. In March 2019, we traveled to Honduras where we facilitated our medical and dental clinics and worked on nine public health projects. Our clinics this year took us to the El Chichicaste and San Francisco communities where we saw nearly 1600 patients. We worked in groups of six to complete nine public health projects in the beautiful community of Suyapa. In May, we traveled to Ghana where we were able to work in the Ekumpoano community to provide medical clinics and complete six public health projects.
You can find the Spring Break 2023 application under the apply tab. We will be traveling to Panama where we will spend 9 days on brigade. During the brigade we will collaborate with local professionals in medical/dental clinics and public health work. There will be an informational session on Wednesday, September 7 in G-21 Ming Hsieh Hall.
"It speaks great volumes about the quality of our university and the commitment of our students." - President E. Gordon Gee
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Medical Brigades
During the first half of the Global Brigades experience, students are tasked with responsibilities such as intake, triage, consultation, pharmacy, and charla.
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While tasked with Medical Brigade responsibilities, students are additionally tasked with assisting dental workers in providing dental care to patients.
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During the last half of the Global Brigades experience, students are tasked with performing public health services that benefit the community and its members.
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WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades
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