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Honduran Health Alliance

Honduran Health Alliance. June 26 – July 21, 2011. Cervical Cancer is one of the leading causes of death of women in low-income countries, but is highly preventable with education, annual exams, and follow-up care. Why We Go. What We Do. Activities. Patient Outcomes.

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Honduran Health Alliance

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  1. Honduran Health Alliance June 26 – July 21, 2011

  2. Cervical Cancer is one of the leading causes of death of women in low-income countries, but is highly preventable with education, annual exams, and follow-up care Why We Go

  3. What We Do Activities Patient Outcomes • Well woman annual physicals and pelvic exams • STI testing • Birth control counseling • Seminars on STIs, Family Planning, Domestic Violence, Nutrition, and Cervical Cancer • History of seven successful trips • Women with positive pap smears receive free follow up at a local clinic • Women with STIs and their partners receive treatment • Women receive birth control • Women are empowered to make decisions about their reproductive health

  4. Working at Clinic Teaching a Seminar Riding to Clinic Socializing at Homestay

  5. Clinical Experience 4th-Year Elective Credit Public Health Education Experience Benefits: Why HHA? Honduras Travel, Fun, and Friends Mentorship from 4th-Years and Attendings Spanish Skills through Clinic & Homestays

  6. Where We Go Aiport Option # 2 (San Pedro Sula) Airport Option #1 (Tegucigalpa) HONDURAS Nearest City (Choluteca) Health Education & Homestay #2 Clinic & Homestay #1

  7. Costs Program Fee: $650, reducible with Fundraising Air Travel: $300-$700, depending on departure and destination cities Travel Insurance: ~ $30 Optional Trip: ~ $100

  8. Application deadline (LAHI): 10/8 Interviews:around 10/18 MS1 Team Orientation: around 11/13 Spring Course: February – May HHA Trip: 6/26-7/21 Application Timeline

  9. How to Learn More http://www.med.unc.edu/hha HHA Interest Meeting: Tuesday 9/21 12-1 pm Bondurant G10

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