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The La Constance Center is an NGO registered in the USA (with a 501 C3 Status) and as well in Ghana and dedicated to providing Global Health Exposure to Trainees. [Students (Medical and others) Residents and Faculty] to Global Health Experience in Maternal Health in Ghana.
If you are a Health Care Professional looking for an excellent Internship in Global Health experience in Maternal Health look no further. Come to Ghana and enjoy the proverbial Ghanaian hospitality while you satisfy your appetite global health requirements. Indeed, if you even wish to volunteer for global health activity in maternal health this program is right for you.
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Global Health in this context is considered as the area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people world wide
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The vision of the of the La Constance Global Health Center is the elimination of health disparities by creating an opportunity for Trainees to understand and have a feeling for the disparities in poorly resourced health environments
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To create the opportunity and establish the processes and programs for Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, Faculty and allied health personnel worldwide obtain an effective exposure to and study the health environment and limitations affecting maternal care in Ghana and its impact on health outcomes and to use such exposure to shape their future in approach to Maternal Care
Value Proposition:
Health Equity will hinge on our understanding of the factors involved and a passionate desire to be part of the change process.
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The La Constance Center is an NGO registered in the USA (with a 501 C3 Status) and as well in Ghana and dedicated to providing Global Health Exposure to Trainees. [Students (Medical and others) Residents and Faculty] to Global Health Experience in Maternal Health in Ghana.
If you are a Health Care Professional looking for an excellent Internship in Global Health experience in Maternal Health look no further. Come to Ghana and enjoy the proverbial Ghanaian hospitality while you satisfy your appetite global health requirements. Indeed, if you even wish to volunteer for global health activity in maternal health this program is right for you.
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The location of the La Constance Institute for Global Health is in Akropong Akwapim in the Eastern Region of Ghana with the Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital (TQMH), located 58 kilometers from the national capital, Accra and serving as the main Hospital Site. The catchment area includes at least 8 health centers, 18 community health and planning services (CHPS) of which a total of 13 attendants’ births, serving a population of 145,263 persons. There are 19 urban towns and at least 150 rural communities where remote health posts are located at a distance as far as 37.5 kilometers from TQMH. There is an expanse facility of all levels to serve the need of the Trainees
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”about-top-sec”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”169″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”170″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”ACTION PLAN” tab_id=”1484209656247-2cd7f0b4-8423″][ind_custom_heading heading=”ACTION PLAN” colored_line=”yes”][vc_column_text el_class=”single-tab-content”]1. The Center will organize medical missions of medical trainees to poorly resourced environments to encourage exposure and understanding health limitations in these areas
2. The Center will offer mentoring programs while the trainees are abroad to ensure a complete integration of knowledge and outcomes
3. The Center will solicit for and donate medical supplies and equipment to the poorly resourced areas to enhance the quality of health care delivery in these areas
4. The Center will encourage appropriate research that can be used as evidence-based methodology to drive health outcomes
5. The Center will do analysis to ensure an alignment of its programs and impact on the trainees and health outcomes in the targeted areas
Scope of Activity of the Institute
◙ La Constance will offer a program content that will embrace Didactic Courses, Research, Clinical Electives, Cultural Experiences, Mentorship and Capstone Projects based on the needs and expectations of the Trainee
The La Constance Center of Global Health in Maternal Health will
◙ Advise on the contents of the Global Health Content Bags to accompany the trainee
◙ Advise on Air Travel Needs (Ticketing, Immunization, Visa , Health Insurance etc based on the travel guidelines of the CDC,USA)
◙ Arrange for all Licensing approvals with the Ghana Dental and Medical Council in good time to meet the clinical needs of the Trainees visit
◙ Obtain IRB Approval for Research Projects
If the global health activity will involve research, IRB approval will be required from the Parent Institution and presented to the Center 6mths prior to the visit for Local (Ghana approval)
◙ Provide Transportation Needs while in Ghana
◙ Provide Food and Accommodation Needs (See Attached)
Trainees will be housed in a well-appointed Guest House located in Akropong Akuapem and central to the center of operations and provided with a Chef of International and Local Cuisine repute. Trainee rooms will have Internet access to enhance communication.
◙ Cognizant of the security needs of the Trainees, the Center has engaged the services of the local Chapter of Ghana Police to ensure security of the Trainees while in Ghana
◙ Organize the Medical Institutions and Health centers for Involvement in the Clinical Aspects of the Global Health Program
The Center has mapped out 18 Midwifery Centers and a District Hospital in the Akuapem District that will be used for medical interactions.
◙ Arrange for Interaction of Trainees with the Ghana College of Physician and Surgeons and the Ghana Medical School
The Center has an MOU with the Ghana College of Physician and Surgeons and the Ghana Medical School to enable Trainees to interact with Ghana Resident, Fellows and Medical Students for a mutually beneficial networking opportunity
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