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May 26, 2016
Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. While its ranking has declined in recent years, the American Stroke Association notes that every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers from a stroke.
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May 25, 2016
A Different Kind of Camping Part V: A Day at the Clinics
Based on our budget and the health concerns in the Syrian refugee camps we served in Jordan, we decided to outfit our mobile clinics with basic medical supplies and equipment that would address the greatest needs.
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May 18, 2016
Day in the Life of a FitBit User
I was so excited. The moment, and person, I had been waiting for – the UPS man – had arrived. To be honest, my heart skips a beat or two any time I see that big, brown truck pull up in front of my house. But this time he was delivering the key to my…
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May 03, 2016
A Different Kind of Camping Part IV: Logistical Challenges
The two NGOs I worked for in Jordan were very small and neither had more than five employees. Despite the lack of manpower, each member worked with a fervor that matched the desperate need around them.
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April 21, 2016
A Different Kind of Camping Part III: An Average Day as an EMT in Zaatari
On my first day as an EMT in Zaatari, the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan where I was volunteering, I had a quick meeting with the physician I would work under for the next few months. He informed me that I would be expected to work quickly.
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April 15, 2016
A Different Kind of Camping Part II: My First Days
I arrived in Zaatari, the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan, at about 10 in the morning to start my volunteer work. It was cold, and the rain from the night before had turned the camp into a muddy mess.
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