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Issa Trust Foundation has a very successful and sustainable pediatric model
with reportable outcomes. Therefore, we have been asked to provide medical
evaluation of all students during Camp Summer Plus. Dr. Jeff Segar, Leads
the Team and stated ³evaluation will include a physical exam, basic blood
tests, hearing and vision screening, pharmacy medications if needed and
Flouride treatments. If eyeglasses are needed, they will be provide onsite
through our partnership with Michigan Lions Club. A questionnaire has also
been developed to assist the team in identifying risk factors for impaired
learning. Collectively, the data will assist in identifying potential future
interventional measures designed to promote learning in this population.
Medical clinics will be held:
- Sam Sharpe Teacher’s College, Montego Bay on July 13th
- Cedar Grove Academy, St. Catherine on July 14th
- College of Agriculture Science & Education (CASE), Portland on July 15th
I think this is an awesome initiative. How can I get involved?
Dear Olivia, please email me your resume at issatrustfoundation@yahoo.com
For the July clinics, we have filled all the positions, but there may be other opportunities for you to volunteer in the future. Thank you!
Diane Pollard, President
I am a dental surgeon who serves the North-east region. It would be ideal to extend the programme to include dental treatment in the form of prophylaxis for these students. the resources in the parish of Portland are very low both in personnel and material so a funded project for the prevention of caries would really complete the health focus.
I would be only too happy to form a team with the permission of the JDA (Jamaica Dental Associations) of which I am a member ,in order to provide the manpower to assist in carrying out this well needed exercise.
Dear Dr. Wendy, I have shared your information with Leo Gilling, in charge of the Camp Summer Plus Program. Thank you so much for your interest.
Diane Pollard, President