http://fimrc.org Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:11:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Thanksgiving, we at FIMRC would like to express our gratitude for the thousands of dedicated supporters whose generosity makes FIMRC’s vision a reality. Special thanks go out to: Global Health Volunteers, who selflessly integrate themselves into the communities we serve, providing life-changing health education to local children and ... http://fimrc.org/1070/giving-thanks-november-2009 FIMRC's on-site team in El Salvador has completed a yearlong campaign to combat the contamination of drinking water in the community of Las Delicias. Field staff conducted door-to-door visits to distribute home filtration systems which had been generously donated by FIMRC’s chapter at the University of Michigan. Team ... http://fimrc.org/1067/water-treatment-campaign-reaches-goals-in-el-salvador-november-2009 Over the course of only five weeks this coming winter, plans are in place to host 24 different volunteer groups of undergraduate and medical students at eight medical sites across Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Clinical activities will include assisting with the intake of patients, taking vital ... http://fimrc.org/1064/busy-winter-planned-for-volunteers-november-2009 FIMRC’s on-site team members in Huancayo, Peru are helping local women achieve an independent source of income through small business. Caretakers and staff at a local orphanage have been taught methods of preparing traditional foods to sell to visiting tourists. Proceeds from this project will go toward the ... http://fimrc.org/1061/communities-empowered-in-peru-november-2009 Due to the onset of Central America’s dry season, FIMRC’s clinics in El Salvador and Nicaragua have seen a recent increase in upper respiratory infections among local children. This November, FIMRC’s medical staff have enhanced their efforts to provide a high quality of care by ensuring individualized attention to ... http://fimrc.org/1058/treatment-boosted-for-respiratory-infections-november-2009 At end of 2009, Meredith (left) will complete her two-year placement as FIMRC’s Field Operations Manager in Las Delicias, El Salvador. In her time as Field Operations Manager, Meredith presided over the launch of FIMRC’s Micro Health Insurance Program and piloted countless ongoing preventative health initiatives, all while managing ... http://fimrc.org/1055/team-member-highlight-meredith-mick-november-2009 Following the success of FIMRC’s new volunteer program in India, on-site staff have wasted no time in expanding the project’s reach through community partnerships. Several facilities will now benefit from the support of FIMRC staff and volunteers, including: CSI Home: a residence and safe haven for children with special needs, ... http://fimrc.org/1052/india-project-expands-october-2009 The Chaptership Program’s second annual Adopt-a-Project initiative was launched for the 2009-2010 year, and chapter response has surpassed all expectations! This year, chapters at schools and institutions nationwide will work toward individual goals to support a FIMRC medical site of their choice. Projects include raising funds for HIV ... http://fimrc.org/1049/chapters-pledge-support-to-fimrc-projects-october-2009 Karine Nankam, FIMRC’s newest Field Operations Manager, has actually been working in the community of Bumwalukani, Uganda for quite some time. For the past two years, Karine (right) served with the Peace Corps, planning and implementing health outreach programs that vastly enhanced the teaching of positive health practices in ... http://fimrc.org/1046/team-member-highlight-karine-nankam-october-2009 The first seedlings have sprouted in the new community garden on the grounds of FIMRC's Las Delicias clinic in El Salvador! Staff members and local residents worked side by side to plant radishes, squash, eggplant, and other vegetables. A major obstacle to good nutrition in Las Delicias is ... http://fimrc.org/992/community-garden-cultivates-health-in-el-salvador-september-2009