VIDA- Nicaragua & COSTA RICA
What is Vida? Non-profit organization Medical mission trip Not affiliated with any religion
What will I be doing on this trip? Clinical Days Public Health Days Home stays (3 days) There’s some fun too!
Nicaragua Clinicals 4+ days of Clinical visits 8 AM – 4PM ~ Pre-med 100 patients per day take vitals diagnose ~ Pre-dental 30 patients per day Flouride treatments Pain management sealants, extractions, fillings Teaching proper flossing/cleaning ~Pre-vet spay/neuter sterilization felines & canines Medical will help diagnose patients alongside doctors Pre-Dental will help with extractions and teeth cleaning Veterinary will help care for animals
Host Families 3 day in-house stay Learn about culture and lifestyle
FUN DAYS!
COSTA RICA Community Health ~ 2 days ~ 50 houses per day
Come join our team! Informational Meeting 2017 Trip Nicaragua (Jan. 4-16th) When: Wednesday, April 20 Where:Cartwright Room 257 Time: 7-8:15 PM Contact Info: Ben Weinhaus Weinhaus.benj@uwlax.edu Hope Sievert sievert.hope@uwlax.edu www.facebook.com/uwlvidavolunteer
Questions?