Global Medical Brigades

Meet Maggie, an Integrative Biology and Physiology student at UCLA. Maggie is not only the Chapter Leader of but also serves as a campus chairperson for UCLA.

She shared her experience in Belize as: “One of my favorite parts of the trip was that we were the first brigade to serve the Red Bank community in Belize. I loved being able to talk to the locals about their needs and how Global Brigades can support them during our brigade and future ones! It was incredible to have the opportunity to initiate a solid relationship and build trust in Red Bank.”

Medical Brigades began in Belize in 2024, and since then, communities have expressed the need for more specific services like Dental Brigades, which we are expanding to next year. 🙌🏻🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏼

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Dental Brigades in Greece 🇬🇷🦷

As Greece continues to be the gateway for many asylum seekers and refugees, we remain committed to providing sustainable healthcare to vulnerable populations.

Dental Brigades will focus on providing cleanings, fillings, extractions, and oral health education to those who often face barriers to healthcare in general, specifically in dental care.

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🌟 Empower communities: Public Health Brigades info session 🌟

Join our upcoming info session to explore how you can make a difference in community members' health through a Public Health Brigade!

📅 Date: July 31st
🕒 Time: 6 pm ET
📍 Platform: Zoom

Register using the link in our bio and learn about projects, volunteer opportunities, and how you can get involved!

Meet Paige, a rising senior at the University of Maryland majoring in Kinesiology on the pre-med track, and a dedicated Chapter Leader of their Medical Chapter. 🌍🩺

“This brigade in Honduras was truly transformative. As a Chapter Leader on my 4th brigade, I had an unforgettable experience during consultations. One patient, who came in for pain relief injections, expressed profound gratitude towards all the volunteers and healthcare professionals. It was here that I learned a powerful lesson: I may not change the world, but the world will change for these people.”

Hearing from Paige’s involvement with Brigades, we recall volunteers’ profound impact. “Thanks to Global Brigades, I have grown immensely both personally and professionally, gaining insights into diverse healthcare systems and cultures. For those passionate about humanitarian service, I encourage you to get involved.”

Inspired to help? Join our upcoming webinar to learn more about Medical Brigades!

How does a Vision Station look on a Brigade? 👓👀.pitt will show you!

For many rural communities, access to Eye Care is very limited, leading to preventable vision issues.

For every volunteer that joins a Brigade, 4.8 vision screenings are provided in underserved communities. The vision station offers eye exams, prescription glasses, and essential preventative care for community members.

What is your favorite Brigade station? 👓🦷🩺

Meet Elisabeth Berner, a Biological Sciences major at LSU, and part of Medical Chapter.

“This brigade was truly an eye-opening experience, seeing firsthand the very little sanitation and access to healthcare in the communities in Panama. Shadowing physicians and contributing to making a difference was incredibly fulfilling, and I hope to have another opportunity to help more communities in the future.”

As the medical chapter at LSU worked alongside local professionals in Panama to bring healthcare services to the communities of: Portuchada and Punuloso; Elisabeth tells us her favorite part of the Brigade: “My favorite part of the brigade was interacting, dancing, and learning with the children in the community!”

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Meet Arshin, a recent Psychology graduate from the University of Maryland, and this year’s
chapter leader! 🌎❤️

“My favorite part of the brigade was helping with Charla. The kids were full of energy and positivity. It was inspiring to witness such happy faces among individuals and families who lack the same resources and access to healthcare that we often take for granted”

The medical chapter at the University of Maryland worked alongside local professionals in Honduras to bring healthcare services to over 400 patients in the community of Arenalitos “It was a blessing being able to serve them and their community with healthcare services.”

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Tag along Damari Massey, a graduate of Florida A&M University and aspiring doctor, as he shares his experience with Global Medical Brigades.

"My favorite part of the brigade was connecting with the people of Ghana. Living life the Ghanaian way offered me a different perspective and worldview." Damari alongside 29 more volunteers from Florida A&M joined us in Ghana this past March, for their Chapter's first Brigade ever!

Providing care for 296 patients in Asomdwee and 486 Gyabankrom, the Chapter managed to bring healthcare to a total of 782 community members. "It was also amazing to see my 29 other volunteers support Do Good Everyday and help spread the embodiment of positivity!"

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Hear from Sophia, who just went on a Medical Brigade with Methodist College in Panama, about her Brigade experience. 🩺♥️

"I loved the whole thing I loved being able to provide healthcare to those in these communities and see how much of an impact we had on them" Sophia mentioned she remembers how fun it was to interact with community members.

"It was also a great learning experience and truly reminded me why I want to go into healthcare." Are you ready to take the next step into your future in healthcare?

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🌍 Exciting News! 🌍

Global Medical Brigades is partnering with The Council of Global Health Scholars (CGHS) to enhance awareness of healthcare access and equity worldwide.

🌟 Get Involved:
This fall, CGHS will launch their Founding Chapters. Together, we can make healthcare a fundamental human right!

🔗 Learn more about CGHS:

Global Medical Brigades and The Council of Global Health Scholars: Growing Sustainable Impact Together Over two decades, Global Medical Brigades has provided essential healthcare. Now we're excited to partner with CGHS, advancing healthcare access and equity

“My favorite part of the Brigade was connecting with the kids and doctors. Being able to connect with the doctors and learn from them was a very rewarding experience. I still speak with one of the dentists which has been so nice to stay in touch.”

Amber, a Biobehavioral Health major, recalls her Brigade experience with Penn State in Guatemala: “I was also able to spend time with kids and learn a lot from their happiness for life! This was an amazing experience this I will hold with me forever!!”

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Wondering how a Medical Brigade in Guatemala looks like?🇬🇹⚕️

From setting up clinics in rural and indigenous areas to conducting health education workshops, every moment is filled with impact.

Take a look at the amazing experiences volunteers from had in their last Brigade to Guatemala, and imagine yourself making a difference in the lives of others while gaining invaluable skills and insights from local healthcare professionals.

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Roxy, a student from UIC, just returned from her chapter’s 5th brigade (UIC has now visited Guatemala 🇬🇹 Ghana 🇬🇭 Honduras 🇭🇳 and Greece 🇬🇷) which she founded!

“GB is the reason I went to get my MPH, right after coming home from our first trip to Guatemala I applied and got it to learn more about the public health aspect because it’s so much more than just giving healthcare but doing it sustainably”

“All memories are so great, the most memorable is when we were walking through Immuna in Ghana and all the kids were running up and holding our hands and we were all dancing”

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Amber, a bio & nonprofit studies freshman at NC State just returned from her first brigade to Guatemala! 🇬🇹🩺✈️ Read more below about her favorite brigade takeaways ⬇️

“My favorite aspect of the brigade was the opportunity to shadow physicians, observing their diagnostic process and patient treatments. I, also, really enjoyed conduction community surveys, which provided deep insight into their living conditions and the needs of the community members. Overall, this was the most rewarding experience, allowing me to connect with the community and make a difference!”

Send us a DM to start your brigade journey! 🌎✈️

Calling all future medical leaders!🌍🩺

If you are passionate about healthcare and leadership, we invite you to join the Council of Global Health Scholar’s Presidential Internship Program!

As a Chapter President, you’ll shape your own chapter at your university, lead events, and develop essential skills to become a future leader in medicine.

Plus, you can receive a scholarship towards your Medical Brigade for your internship role.

Click on the link to apply: https://hubs.ly/Q02xs0vr0

Calling all future medical leaders!🌍🩺

If you are passionate about healthcare and leadership, we invite you to join the Council of Global Health Scholar’s Presidential Internship Program!

As a Chapter President, you’ll shape your own chapter at your university,lead events, and develop essential skills to become a future leader in medicine.

Plus, you can receive a scholarship towards your Medical Brigade for your internship role.

Click on the link on our bio to apply!

A great Brigade experience starts with building a strong chapter! 🌟🌎

Here are some of the best activities you can do to amp up the energy and create sustainability within your chapter:

✨ Dynamic Team Bonding
🎉 Ice Breakers
📚 Informative Sessions
💪 Local projects

Join us to empower communities, guide volunteers, and ignite impactful change in international healthcare!

Ensuring sustainability is integral to Global Medical Brigades! 🌎🏥

Sustainability is not just a principle for our programs; it's a guiding force. But how do we achieve it?

🌍 Community Empowerment
📚 Capacity Building
📊 Monitoring and Evaluation
🤝 Partnerships and more...

Sustainable initiatives ensure that our programs empower community members and facilitate long-term changes in underserved communities' health!

Education is key to build a healthier future 📚🌎

Teaching kids about health related topics from a young age can have a lasting impact on their well-being, now and in the future. Through fun games, volunteers can empower children to make healthy choices and understand the importance of certain practices.

Together, let's educate, empower, and inspire a healthier future for all!

Today is World Health Day and Global Medical Brigades stands firm in advocating for 'My Health, My Right' 🏥🌎

Join us in taking a holistic approach to ensure access to quality healthcare, health education, clean water, and sanitation.

Together, let's empower communities for a healthier future!

We are excited to announce that Dental Brigades are officially open in Guatemala! 🇬🇹🦷

This past March, the Northeastern University Dental chapter, kicked started the program with the first Dental Brigade in the community of Panimacoc, Tecpan, Guatemala. During the Brigade 800+ patients received treatments such as general evaluations, extractions, cleanings, fillings and flour applications.

We are thrilled to see the Dental program start with such impact in Guatemala, and hope to partner with even more Guatemalan communities and Dental chapters in the near future!

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Today, on National Doctors' Day, we extend our biggest thank you to all the dedicated doctors committed to bring healthcare to underserved communities and caring for patients around the world. 🌍💙

Thank you for joining us in collaboration for change! 🎉🏥

Bridging the gap between rural and urban healthcare 🏙️🌎

Rural communities often face the challenge of long distances to medical facilities, limited resources, and healthcare professional shortages.

Community members might have to travel, where healthcare access may seem more accessible. In there they might face factors like cost, lack of medical appointments, and cultural barriers.

From setting up mobile clinics in remote communities, to providing training and resources for community healthcare workers, Global Medical Brigades seeks to bridge the gap between rural and urban healthcare access.

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Scalability means more than just reaching a few communities; it's about ensuring sustainable impact grows to meet the needs of communities in Ghana, Belize, Greece, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, and many countries more.

From empowering local healthcare providers with essential skills to implementing innovative programs that can be replicated across countries, they are all keys to making a sustainable difference.

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If your chapter is new to the fundraising game, no worries, our resources are here to help! ✨ 🌍

Swipe left for inspiring examples of successful fundraising types that stand the test of time.

If you are ready to embark on the journey of impactful fundraising, check out the link on our bio for an extensive guide on how to do so!

Today, let's celebrate: chapter leaders, doctors, volunteers, all women in the medical field, and community members, who not only empower other but empower themselves on the daily basis!

On international's women day, we want to thank you for cultivating a positive and empowering space for others!

Check out our latest blog on our Bio about how can you celebrate International Women’s Day with inclusion. Let's together!

Thanks to telehealth, healthcare knows no bounds! 🩺💻

Virtually, healthcare professionals can go directly to those in need, no matter the distance; while volunteers can contribute to creating real impact in partner communities around their busy schedules.

Visit our link in the bio to get involved! 🌎❤️