Day 3! Today was such a cool day because we got to explore a completely different area outside of Buenos Aires. We took a boat over to Tigre, and the views along the river were beautiful. It was really interesting seeing all the houses, schools, and small communities along the water because it felt so…
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The Cost of Care in Argentina
Health departments must constantly balance funding between hospitals and primary or preventive care. Hospitals are essential because they provide emergency treatment, surgeries, and specialized care for serious illnesses or injuries. Without enough hospital funding, patients may face overcrowding, long wait times, and reduced quality of care. During crises such as pandemics or natural disasters, hospitals…
Day 3: Waves of Care
Today we looked at the difference between primary/preventive care and a hospital environment. We visited Tigre Municipo which is a small wooden public health center near the Rio Capitán. There was 1 dentist room, 1 consultant room, vaccination room, and a tiny outdoor gym; the doctor and nurse are there 24 hours a day. Their…
Boating in Tigre ~ Day 3
Today we went on the boat ride through Tigre! During our ride we visited a public clinic similar to the one we saw yesterday. The one difference between the public clinics is that Tigre serves a much larger community primarily through transportation of water. The area of Tigre relies heavily on the river to take…
Day 3- The Day of a Temporary BCU Student
Our third day in Birmingham has been the busiest one yet! We started off our day by heading to BCU. The morning started with a lesson on public health from Sarah Zarti, which can be defined as “the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts of society” (WHO,…
Day 3: More food, more lectures
I’ve realized I need to implement the full English breakfast into my life back in the States because not only is it delicious, it keeps me full all day long. I go to sleep anticipating the next morning’s grand feast, the thought of it immediately wakes me up on these early mornings. We have started…
Exploring Health, History, and Humanity in Birmingham
Our third day in the great city of Birmingham began at BCU’s South City campus, where we met with Sara Zarti, a senior MPH lecturer who introduced us to the foundations of public health. She walked us through the major pillars, the priorities that guide population health decisions, and the social conditions that shape people’s…
Day 3 – Lectures & Tours!
Today, I started off the day by getting ready and getting myself a very nice breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, our group met together and we all walked to the university campus. It was quite the walk that early in the morning but I still enjoyed it though! Once we arrived at the university…
Lots of Listening!!
Today we had a lot of lectures to sit through. Our first lecture was about public health. It was really interesting learning about this because it indirectly has a huge impact on the working lives of nurses. The goal of public health is to prevent disease and prolong life. There are many factors that go…
Still on the Grind
Today was definitely the longest and most tiring day we have had so far, and honestly it tested my limits both physically and mentally. Even though I was exhausted by the end of the day, I learned so many important things that made the experience so worth it. We started our day at 8:30 a.m….
Walking Brum’s History
Day three in Birmingham was one of the most educational and eye-opening days we have had so far on this trip. The lectures today connected back to nursing, healthcare, culture, and a better understanding of people. I learned so much throughout the day, and it really showed me how healthcare and nursing can differ around…
Day 3: Shifting Perspectives
Happy day 3 in Birmingham! Today was packed with learning, and by the end of the day it truly felt like my brain had tripled in size. We headed to the South Campus of Birmingham City University bright and early at 9 a.m. for our first lecture. The morning began with a session on public…
Day 3: From the River to the ICU
Today, we learned more about the differences in healthcare access and funding throughout Argentina. In the morning, we traveled to the Tigre River and rode a boat down to the Río Capitán primary health center. During the ride, we passed houses, docks, and beautiful scenery which showed how isolated some of these communities are from…
Day 3 – Touring Tigre and learning the benefits of primary care!
On our 3rd day in Argentina we started off with a fun boat ride on Río Capitán where we visited their primary care facility right off of the river. The clinic takes appointments, and has a pediatrician on site 24 hours. Along with the physical building, they have one singular boat ambulance that responds to…
Day 3: The Dark History of Birmingham
A jam packed day of lectures and guest speakers was on the agenda today. We had a bit of a chill today then we did the past few days. Which came as a surprise to many of us. I should have grabbed my jacket to put under my new coat, but I learned my lesson….
Tigre Tour and San Isidro ICU
Day 3! We began the day with a Tigre River Tour, with a focus on emergency primary care. We were able to go through a facility and take a short tour through the mobile boat healthcare center. The boat docks at different schools and locations, having nurses whom perform many jobs: from emergency CPR to…
Day 3 – Lots of Learning!
Today we spent a lot of time at the college being able to hear from many different people! First, we got to talk to Dr. Sar Zarti about public health in the UK. She started her career as a medical doctor, then swithed to public health later in her career. She said that the switch…
Day 9- Workshop day!
Today we started the day at the School of Engineering, where we visited one of the research groups working in the labs. They gave us a presentation about a wheelchair they were developing that used sensors to track a patient’s center of mass. It was really interesting to see how engineering and healthcare can work…
Birmingham Day 3:
Happy day number three! Today was packed full of learning and included lectures and a walking tour. We were able to learn how connected different communities are, and that healthcare is such a broad topic, and there are so many jobs within it. Our lectures today helped me better understand how to listen to people’s…
Day 2: Midwifery and Mental Health
Today was a day full of lectures at BCU’s South Campus. We started with a lecture on Public Health in the UK given to us by Dr. Sara Zarti. She began by explaining to us that in the UK, they view health as physical, mental, and social well-being. This was interesting to hear because in…