Brigading for Better Health

During Spring Break, Global Medical and Global Dental Brigades have travelled to rural Nicaragua, Panama and Honduras where they perform medical, dental, and public health tasks. Over the course of the trip, students worked with medical professionals to provide medical and dental care to patients. Students were tasked with public health initiatives, assisting in the construction of septic tanks, washing stations, and the mixing and laying of concrete flooring. In addition, the students split into groups to work on water brigades' projects that help improve access to water in these small communities as we help dig trenches and lay piping that will serve entire communities.