Day 3 began with a drive to Barahona to visit the Jaime Mota Regional Hospital, a second-level hospital where the RIT students had the opportunity to observe and ask questions. They also met with the former Minister of Health and learned more about the country’s health system 🏥On the way to Santo Domingo, they stopped by Los Patos, where we saw the shortest river in the Dominican Republic, located near the beach. Later, they visited another river with a beautiful view and abundant natural resources 🏞️After getting some rest yesterday, the team will have a packed schedule today. Please keep them in your prayers! 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
Day 2 was yesterday for the RIT team and it was packed with activity! The college crew started off with a trip to Banano on the Dominican side and they had the opportunity to see the students at the Lighthouse Foundation. Then they traveled to the community of Agua Negras, where they taugh personal hygienene to more than 250 students, ranging in ages 6 to 16 years old. Later, the team visited the local jail, fire station, Civil Defense department, and the Red Cross. It was a very productive day wrapped up with a visit to the town square of Pedernales 🌴 ... See MoreSee Less
Day 1 for the RIT team 🩺 They started off with a panel consisting of the medical team, including doctors and teachers. Later they visited the binational market, followed by lunch with the medical staff.The students gave a lesson on nutrition and high blood pressure at a first-level hospital in Pedernales. After that, they toured the General Hospital Dr. Elio Fiallo, guided by one of the hospital’s principal doctors.What a fantastic start to their work! 👏 Stay tuned for day 2 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
APL is very happy to welcome the RIT Global Public Health team to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 Their work over the next week will yield great benefits to the communities we serve and we look forward to help them achieve their goals! Keep them in your prayers as they use their resources to enhance the health care of our island 🚑🩺 ... See MoreSee Less
