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Since our beginnings, Dominican Starfish Foundation has had a
mandate to help with Health and Wellness. Recently we have hosted our
first medical clinics. In the past we have had dentists and
chiropractors and continue to host those teams as well. 
We are thrilled that a young Haitian doctor (living in the Dominican
Republic) that we helped go through medical school is now helping us
with a more permanent solution to health care, especially in the very
impoverished Haitian communities. 
At a recent clinic we hosted I-Help Foundation, Dr. Clarens Descorias is the tallest one in the photo above.
Together with other doctors in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Descorias has created this proposal for more permanent health care.
Friends of Health Medical Project
Overview: The Friends of Health project gives free medical consultations and medications to people in camps and a local school, tackling health issues like chronic diseases and infections.
Objectives:
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Provide medical consultations to 800+ patients monthly.
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Give out free medications.
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Make healthcare more accessible for marginalized communities.
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Lower sickness and death rates.
Scope:
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Duration: One year
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Visits: 96 (8 per month)
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Locations: Camps (Batey Balaguana, Batey Loma Blanca, Batey Libertad, Batey Lagrua) and Youth Upliftment School
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Team: Three doctors and one nurse
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Services: Consultations and medications
Budget: Total: $5,000 + $5,000 for expansion
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Transportation: $2,400
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Medical supplies: $3,600
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Medications: $2,800
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Staffing: $600
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Miscellaneous: $600
Evaluation:
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Number of patients served
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Quality of medical services
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Patient satisfaction
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Improvement in healthcare access
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Reduction in sickness and death rates
Sustainability:
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Work with local healthcare providers
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Train local healthcare workers
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Set up a referral system
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Fundraising and donor support
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Integrate with existing healthcare systems
The project aims to improve the health and well-being of marginalized communities by providing essential medical services and fostering sustainable healthcare practices.
They have also created this invitation to other teams
traveling for humanitarian purposes to join them in their
endeavors. 
Please help in any way you can. All donations qualify for charitable tax receipts in Canada and the USA.
One time donations (or several) can be made on this site. You can set up automatic recurring donations on our website: www.dominicanstarfish.com/donate
Thank you for your support!
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