FIMRC: Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children

Recently, our Project Restauración, Dominican Republic site donated a blood pressure cuff to the staff at Hospital Municipal De Restauración to be used in their maternity ward. Measuring a patient’s blood pressure is important for expectant moms and those going into labor. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. According to a study done by the NIH, during blood pressure (BP) measurement, the recommended positioning of the cuff bladder center is directly above the brachial artery.

Virtual Volunteer Spotlight! Today, we’re highlighting Drexel University College of Medicine graduate and future doctor, Danielle Uibel. Danielle participated in our Virtual Global Health Fellowship, here’s what she had to say: Public health and global health are SO important for everyone, but especially future health care providers. Taking the time to educate yourself about health care conditions around the world will help open your eyes to the backgrounds and social cond...itions of those around you. Understanding the social determinants of health can be the difference between a good provider and an amazing provider. This is the kind of organization you want to be working with if you are passionate about global health! Since volunteering with FIMRC, Danielle is now attending medical school at Touro College. Thanks, Danielle! We can’t wait to see what your future holds, and hope you volunteer with us again soon! Interested in learning more? Visit fimrc.org/volunteer and start your journey today

What are you doing this summer? Engage in virtual volunteer opportunities with FIMRC this summer! We offer something for everyone with flexible programs that allow you to gain experience in global health and make an impact at FIMRC sites around the world. Opportunities include: Virtual Global Health Fellowship: ... o 4-week sessions that enhance knowledge and skills in global health through weekly global health themes, case studies, and project development at different sites around the world. Sessions I and II provide a foundation in broader global health themes, and participants can continue their Fellowship by selecting from 12 different tracks that focus on specific global health topics. Virtual Global Health Leadership Training: o 4-week program for high school students looking to gain more experience in global health. Through dynamic articles and training modules, students will connect with FIMRC site staff around the world to explore global health themes, explore global health career options, and make a lasting impact through project development. Virtual Global Health Experience: o 1-week experience focusing on one FIMRC site, global health challenges relating to site programs, and mimicking what a week on-site would be like. All programs have a self-paced or live option to fit any schedule, and can include virtual clinical observation opportunities. Reach out to [email protected] for more information. @bekah_dwyer

Another amazing photo entry! My name is Len and I went on my first medical mission to Cavite, Philippines in 2016 with FIMRC. One of my favorite experiences was visiting the pediatric oncology floor in Philippine General Hospital. Attached is a picture when I met Louise (consent was given for the picture by Louise and her mother). Forever grateful for the work you do! Inspired to do another mission @pitachips

GIVEAWAY! In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, FIMRC has partnered with Saalt Co., a sustainable period company working to provide women worldwide with access to menstrual hygiene care and education. This giveaway includes Saalt’s fan-favorite Twin Pack This pack contains both the original Saalt Cup and Salt Soft Cup, so you can find which firmness works best for different days of your cycle. Saalt’s premium cups are made in the USA from 100% medical-grade silicone with a velvety soft finish. They are BPA-free, latex-free, toxin-free, vegan & cruelty-free, and FDA-registered and compliant. Head over to our Instagram, @fimrc to enter!

Throughout May, June, and July, all donations made to Parasites Without Borders will be matched by PWB and donated to FIMRC: Foundation for International Medica...l Relief of Children. These donations will help support our shared commitment to bring healthcare resources to medically underserved communities around the world. Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare for families around the world through the implementation of innovative and self-sustaining health programs. Founded in 2002, incorporated in Washington, DC and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, FIMRC utilizes its network of outpatient clinics and partnerships to assert multidimensional strategy that includes clinical services, extensive community outreach efforts, and health education programs. The funds will be used to support FIMRC’s project sites around the world, including Project Bududa, Uganda; Project Alajuelita, Costa Rica; Project Las Delicias, Ecuador, Project Huancayo, Peru; and Project Restauracion, Dominican Republic. Learn more at parasiteswithoutborders.com

One of our photo entries from Haley Thompson's 2017 trip to Project Limón, Nicaragua

Have questions about our Virtual Programs? Great! We’ve got you covered. Join our next Virtual Programs Info Session on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:30pm EST. This free Zoom live info session with FIMRC HQ staff will help you identify which of our five programs is right for you. Virtual Global Health Volunteer Experience, Virtual Global Health Fellowship, Virtual Global Health Leadership Training, Virtual Global Health Training, and the Spanish-only Voluntariado Virtual de Salud; t...here are opportunities for a variety of skill sets, academic programs, and those looking to contribute! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949220509 Meeting ID: 819 4922 0509 Passcode: 630625 Sign-Up https://www.fimrc.org/virtual-volunteer-opportunities-form Contact [email protected] for more information.

Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer with FIMRC

Virtual Volunteer Spotlight! Today, we’re highlighting returning volunteer, Sofia Davis. Sofia volunteered at FIMRC Project La Merced, Peru in 2018. She was a great Fellow both then and now! Recently, Sofia participated in FIMRC’s Virtual Global Health Fellowship program, where she continued to contribute to sustainable projects at our project sites. Volunteering at the FIMRC site in La Merced in 2018 was a phenomenal experience both on a personal level and on a professio...nal level. I learned so much about healthcare in low-resource settings, greatly improved my conversational and medical Spanish, was able to shadow, and learn about Peruvian culture. So, when I found out that FIMRC was doing virtual fellowships, I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn more about healthcare in Latin America and reconnect with the La Merced FIMRC team. The program was a great way to learn more about global health and health programs in other countries. Thank you, Sofia! We hope to see you at our project sites, soon See more