Brigade Info
How many days is the Global Medical Brigade trip?
7 days
Where does your donations go to?
What is the capital of Belize?
Belmopan
This is the first station patients visit when entering the clinic. What station am I?
Intake
How do you say “Good morning” in Spanish?
Buenos días
Name two things participants will develop or practice during the Brigade.
Examples: clinical skills, cultural competency, health education, patient-centered care, advocacy, prevention, or health equity
What is the donation goal per volunteer, not including the flight?
$1,955
What is the official language of Belize?
English
This station focuses on evaluating patients' eyesight and vision needs. What station am I?
Vision
How do you ask "Do you need help?"
¿Necesita ayuda?
During the Brigade, we run a mobile clinic alongside what three types of local healthcare professionals?
Doctors, dentists, and pharmacists
How much is each volunteer's initial donation, and when is it due?
$250 by January 15
Belize borders which two countries?
Mexico and Guatemala
Patients come to this station to receive their prescribed medications. What station am I?
Pharmacy
How do you ask "How do you feel?"
¿Cómo se siente?
What occurs on day 2 of the brigade?
Travel to a partner community to conduct home visits and assessments, gathering valuable data that informs long-term public health planning and supports the development of sustainable healthcare solutions
How much additional money is due by the flight deadline?
$1,250
What famous barrier reef system runs along the coast of Belize?
The Belize Barrier Reef
At this station, patients are initially assessed before moving on to receive further care. What station am I?
Triage
A patient says “Me duele mucho la cabeza.” What are they telling you?
My head hurts a lot / I have a bad headache.
Name four clinic stations that participants may rotate through during the Brigade.
Any 4: Intake, Triage, Consultation, Dental, Vision, General Physician, Pharmacy, Data Informatics
If you cancel, what are the two options for money you have already donated?
Save it for a future Brigade or transfer it to another Brigade, program, or participant within 12 months
Before gaining independence in 1981, what was Belize called?
British Honduras
This station is responsible for organizing and managing patient information collected during the clinic. What station am I?
Data Informatics
What is a common question that you will ask individuals to do before they are weighed at traige?
Quítate los zapatos