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ESTAR Sanos is a unique health resource available to regional rural and Hispanic communities.
Nursing Faculty & Students Deliver Healthcare in Belize
In Dec. ’24, a group of Tech nursing students, led by Professors Melissa Geist and
Jennifer Mabry, participated in a mission trip to Belize, Central America. The students
gained hands-on experience while serving underserved communities.
During the visit, students completed clinical rotations at a small remote hospital, assisting with patient care and learning to adapt to limited resources. They also worked in local polyclinics, providing essential healthcare services to residents and learning about community-based care.
“This trip combined cultural immersion with professional growth, fostering empathy and clinical competency,” related Geist.
Additionally, the students conducted annual physical assessments for children at a nearby orphanage, ensuring the kids received necessary health evaluations and more.
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A Whitson-Hester School of Nursing and Tennessee Department of Health community outreach initiative.
Una Iniciativa Caritativa de la Facultad de Enfermería Whitson-Hester y el Departamento de Salud de Tennessee.
Supported with funding through a cooperative agreement between The Tennessee Department of Health, award number NH23IP922617. Information is the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the official views of the CDC or the TDH.