by mjb843 | Jul 24, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Nutrition, Policy
“Ten years from now we will see this project grow out of the work of some students from the U.S. It will go beyond everyone’s dreams.” – Dr. Atsu, regional health director of Ho Municipality, in reference to the nutrition program at the H.O.P.E. Center On...
by mjb843 | Jul 20, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip
Besides my title, the coolest thing we’ve done here is visit Cape Coast. Canopy walks, beaches, and crocodiles lining the waters of the hostel were all that awaited us and I must say it was quite an experience. First of all, I’m afraid of heights so the tour guide...
by mjb843 | Jul 14, 2010 | GlobeMed, Grassroots Movements, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
Last week, we had the opportunity to have a meeting with a visiting physician from Ethiopia. He has had extensive experience in public health, spending a number of years working in a refugee camp. He also has a wide knowledge of the Volta region and a thorough...
by mjb843 | Jul 9, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center
So what do we do when we take a break from the days at the H.O.P.E. Center? Well for starters, we boarded a packed church bus last Thursday to Mt. Gemi, the tallest mountain in Ghana. We arrived at 8:30 am for the 9:00 bus which we boarded at 11:00 and departed at...
by mjb843 | Jul 6, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center
We just got back from a child welfare clinic, aka baby central. These clinics are held either at Ahoe Market, Miracle Life Center, or the HOPE Center. Today, we were at Ahoe Market, where we set up shop with basically just a table and a few chairs. Children between...
by mjb843 | Jul 2, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
So far, our time here has been amazing. Last Saturday, we went to one of the local bar/restaurants, White House, to watch the Ghana versus USA soccer game. We met some fellow American students, as well as many locals. It was amazing to see how excited the entire...