Culture and Global Health

 Today at the school, where the clinic was being ran, me and Olivia came across a first aide kit with no supplies in it. Which is a common issue all around Panama even in the clinics and hospitals.  Without supplies people can't get the care that they need. I did not know that this Panama community relied so much on the Global Bridgades Clinic. I was thinking it was kind of like back home but just a little worse off. After being here for the few days my assumption was completely off they are really hurting.  Being in clinic these couple days really showed me how strong the community is by being there to supporting one another. It has also taught me that Healthcare isn't there same globally.  What we take for granted someone else doesn't even have and what supplies we waste someone else could use. Overall I am grateful for the impact today had on the community and us. 







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  1. Felecia SernaMarch 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM

    I agree this has truly been eye opening, we really take for granted just having easy access to things like Tylenol and ibuprofen.

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