NicaraguaM1 February 2016Trip Leader: Michael Felice
Capital: Managua (where you’re flying into) Official Language: Spanish 2nd poorest nation in Western Hemisphere (behind Haiti) Nicaragua
Siuna, Nicaragua 30% population lives here, majority live in rural communities Mostly farmers (corn and beans) Hospital in Siuna received running water in 2013 and the nearest teaching hospital is 6 hours away
Bridges to CommunityInternational NFP cultural exchange organization 4,000+ North Americans to Nicaragua since 1993 Medical students/Drs. from Tuft’s, Dartmouth, & University of Nevada SOM http://www.bridgestocommunity.org
Potential ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Managua (capital). Stay the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Siuna and drive to health outpost in Tadazna. Orientation with BTC staff.
Day3-7: Clinic (9:00-5:00PM) and community projects. Tour Siuna hospital.
Day 8: Fly back to Managua, enjoy a free day (open air market and volcano). Spend the night in the nice hotel again.
Day 9: Fly home
Volunteer Dorms
ClinicTypically 70-80 patients/day 4 ½ clinic days (9:00-5:00) Rotating between clinic and community building projects Common ailments: Musculoskeletal, GI issues (GERD), parasites, sore throats, respiratory, dehydration, hypertension, infections,
