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Immigrant and Refugee Health Rights in Costa Rica : Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children
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The Planning… Why I was interested in working on health rights Human rights involvement since high school Community service Interest in working with children Why I believe health care is a human right My original proposal: Lebanon Why that didn’t work out How I focused on Central America
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Costa Rica
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From Nicaragua to Costa Rica Lots of economic and civil problems in Nicaragua have caused lots of Nicaraguans to migrate to Costa Rica Why they don’t get health care
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Alajuelita Mainly women and children from Nicaragua Approx. 12,500 individuals living in ~1300 homes
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The Community Health problems Lots of people in small spaces Garbage situation Plumbing, electricity Primary illnesses encountered Social problems Drugs, alcohol Abuse School system Crime
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What did I do? In the clinic Observing/assisting doctor Explaining to patients Translating Tracking, filing, inventory, records
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My job… In the community Health education presentations Water project Small projects
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