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Health Care Immersion Trip
July 2007
tampico, mexico
Kendra Roller, Second Year Pharmacy Student
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
"This trip was an amazing experience. The time spent here brings you back to the real reason you chose to become a health care professional, and that is to help those in need. Learning Spanish through this outlet was great and I recommend this trip to anyone who is ready for an experience that will last a lifetime."

Phuong Quach: University of Tennessee, College of Pharmacy, 2nd year
"I was so immersed in the culture that I caught myself thinking in Spanish! ...this experience has definitely enhance my capability to interact with my Spanish speaking patients in the pharmacy."

Lanly Pham: Master of Nursing in Geriatrics,
San Diego University
"The Tampico trip was great. My goal is being able to communitcate with Latino patients in Spanish and my passion is helping the poor."

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Tampico |
Dental & Eye Care |
Results |
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Eye check ups |
161 |
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Eye glasses dispensed |
146 |
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Tooth Extractions |
74 |
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Fillings |
48 |
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Cleaning |
37 |
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Flouride treatment |
200+ |
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Medical exams |
56 |
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Total Health Care Services |
576 |
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