March 2018 Medical Ambassadors

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Will This Training Make a Difference?

Dr. Jim Walker, PCP Medical Ambassador


The word that most often comes to my mind about the medical situation in Congo is incomprehensible. When I first became a Medical Ambassador four years ago, I learned that one in five children in the Democratic Republic of Congo die by age five, and that Congo was the most dangerous place in the world to deliver a baby.

Last year I asked how many clinics had both a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope—only about two-thirds did. During a previous trip, all twelve of the doctors and nurses knew of a patient who had a leg paralyzed from an injection. On my recent trip in September 2017, as I was reteaching Managing Bleeding After Birth, one of the providers asked whether if while waiting three minutes to clamp the cord he should just put the baby on the mothers chest to keep it warm. Another quick survey revealed only seven of the twenty nurses knew how to resuscitate a baby. Suddenly, I was also reteaching newborn resuscitation. I was thankful I was able to teach resuscitation where, unfortunately, babies did not survive unless healthcare workers had the resources and training to resuscitate non-breathing babies. Read more.

Training-the-Trainers

Through our “Train-the-Trainers” method, our goal is to multiply medical training for long-term impact. Medical teams traveling to Congo train a group of local medical professionals in their area of expertise. Congolese professionals return to their facility, where they train 8-10 people on the specific skill. Learn more.

 

But we need your support!

Medical Ambassadors not only raise funds for their travel costs, but for training materials and medical supplies necessary to provide a one-week training course for Congolese medical providers.
Medicines: $1,000-$2,000
Supplies: $1,000
Translating training materials into French & printing costs: $750
Transporting Medical Supplies: $300
Follow-up Training: $1,000
Total Approximate Costs: $4,050-$5,050
Flights, Visas, Vaccinations, In-Country Travel and Expenses: $3,600-$4,600/person

Learn more about our Medical Ambassador program and donate today!
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Paul Carlson Partnership is now a member organization of MedicalMissions.com, which seeks to connect healthcare volunteers with mission-centered organizations, increasing access to quality healthcare around the world. Join our community, network, and find resources at MedicalMissions.com.

Becoming A Medical Ambassador


Everything (ok, mostly everything) you ever wanted to know about our Medical Ambassador program can be found in our new booklet, Becoming A Medical Ambassador. Download this booklet online here and then contact us if you'd like to talk more!

Upcoming Events


If you live in the Seattle area, you are invited to join us for a PCP Medical Ambassador Information Session the last weekend of April. More details coming soon! Contact us if you would like to learn more.
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