So I've been to Peru three times now, twice with my mom alongside a UR/VCU public health volunteer group. Well, I am proud to say that we're in the process of making ourselves into a public health non-profit organization. We've come up with the title Richmond Global Health Alliance. Check out our blog...the URL is www.rgha.blogspot.com. We'll be posting updates on our progress for next year's trip as well as reactions to public health issues/readings.
I'm planning to continue working on this project as I earn my master's in public health from VCU. I'm really excited to work on this with such a great group of people from UR, MCV, and good ol' Morgantown. Viva el Peru!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Working with Women's Health
Mom and I have been dubbed leaders of the Women's Health Initiative for the annual UR/VCU spring break trip to Pampas Grande, Peru. I'm so excited to go to Pampas again this year, and I think we can do a lot of great things to ensure long-term improvements in the community. Unlike last year, we're going in this year equipped to do some research. We're planning on working with Pampas Grande community health workers to administer surveys throughout the year. This way, we can have a better idea of the self-assessed women's health needs of the community. Data is always good.
We'll be doing the women's health clinic in Pampas like last year, and will work with the Social Justice Project to advocate for concerns of women in the community at the annual town hall meeting. We have a ton of work to do before leaving, but it's going to be a great trip. :)
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