Haiti Mission Trip: March 2018
Mar 18, 2018 – Mar 25, 2018
Join HPUMC’s longest global partnership by serving alongside medical professionals to provide medical and dental care to our neighbors in Haiti. We have been working continually with our brothers and sisters in the Methodist Church of Haiti for over 40 years!
DENTAL
Trip Leader: Caroline Hazlett and Susan Brooks
Open to: Adults, age 21 and older
NON-MEDICAL TEAM MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!
Cost: $1200 + airfare (estimated $800)
Type of work: Participants will be in a medical environment assisting with the dental clinic.
Types of Participants Needed:
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Non-Medical
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Dentists
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Internists (or similar to handle medical issues that arise)
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Dental Assistants
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Dental Hygienists
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Nurses, PAs, Nurse Practitioners
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Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs
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Allied Health Professionals (any type!)
Lodging: Participants will stay in guest houses owned and operated by the local church. Rooms are dorm or bunk style with AC and running water.
Risks: Malaria, Cholera, Typhoid, Zika, US Government Travel Warning
Passport required: yes
Visa required: no
Vaccinations/Medications: Malaria medication, Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, HIV/AIDS Prophylaxis (for dental surgery volunteers only)
*all travelers are required to be up-to-date on routine vaccinations
Financial Aid: To learn more and apply for a need-based scholarship, fill out this application.
For more information contact Lisa Stewart, , 214.523.2232.
Category: Outreach