by mjb843 | Oct 3, 2012 | Global Health
It’s October now, but think back to this past summer; in most parts of the country it was blisteringly hot. Over the whole United States, more than 80 people died because of the heat...
by mjb843 | Sep 30, 2012 | GlobeMed
Just a reminder that our final info session for GlobeMed at Northwestern is on Monday, October 1 from 7-8pm at Harris 107. Additionally we encourage you to come to our open meeting, on Wednesday, October 3 from 7-8pm in McTrib 3127. We look forward to seeing you...
by mjb843 | Sep 26, 2012 | GlobeMed, Media, Photography
GlobeMed was busy at the activities fair this morning on the lawn behind Norris. Just as a reminder, info sessions are Thursday and Friday (Sept. 27 and 28) from 7-8:30pm in University 122! We hope to see you there! Be sure to email northwestern@globemed.org if you...
by mjb843 | Sep 23, 2012 | GlobeMed
Dear all incoming freshmen: Welcome to Northwestern!! We’re glad you are here and we can’t wait to meet you! And we can’t wait for you all to apply to join GlobeMed at Northwestern!!Dear all other undergrads: Welcome back, and we can’t wait for...
by mjb843 | Sep 10, 2012 | Global Health, Nutrition, Public Health
Many of you may have heard that a recent study from Stanford researchers indicates that the health benefits of eating organic food are not as readily apparent as once thought, at least over a course of a few years...
by mjb843 | Sep 5, 2012 | GlobeMed
Hello everyone, Labor Day has come and past, and the new school year is almost upon us. We, the GlobeMed chapter at Northwestern University, have made it a big goal this year to update our official blog, the GlobeMed Grapevine, as often as possible. We hope that by...
by mjb843 | Aug 18, 2012 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana
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by mjb843 | Oct 20, 2011 | Global Health, International, Public Health
Malaria, transmitted by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, causes more than 780,000 deaths each year. The deaths occur disproportionately in Africa, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. Conventional malaria prevention methods include insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs)...
by mjb843 | Aug 13, 2011 | GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana
This past week we traveled to Ada to help another organization, Ghana Outlook, construct a school. Similar in its model to GlobeMed, Ghana Outlook is partnered with the Cheshire Fire Cadets from Britain. This year the organization raised over $80,000- quite an...
by mjb843 | Jul 31, 2011 | GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana
This past Friday we took part in a cooking demonstration at the HOPE Center. It’s meant to show women that are part of the nutrition program how to incorporate soybean powder into everyday dishes they cook at home. The staff also gave tips on how to make a meal...
