Duck Run II

  • Overview
  • Medical
  • Dental

Overview

Duck Run II is a community located in Cayo district in the southeastern region of Belize, Global Brigades began working here in 2024. The typical house in Duck Run II is made of cement blocks and wood and most of the community members work as artisans, merchants, assistants, and also in construction and factories. The community also have a few grocery stores, small eateries, and a health post.

The most common illnesses seen in children are fever, cough, and common colds and in adults are diabetes and hypertension. The top needs expressed by Duck Run II inhabitants during their initial communications with Global Brigades include access to basic healthcare, improving solid waste management, and education.

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Medical

Program Status

  • Planning
  • Active
  • Complete

HEALTH CARE ACCESS:

The community of Duck Run II has a community health post, however, the nurse attending the community members is not permanently on-site. This centre doesn’t have a lab and there are no other private clinics, so community members have to travel to other cities if they need specific medical tests. The nurse will also travel to the community monthly (in some cases) to vaccinate the members.

26

Total number of volunteers

62

Patient consultations

4

Health Education Workshops

BRIGADE INFORMATION:

Medical brigades are often run in the community health centre or the community centre with a designated room or patio where the stations of the brigade can be run comfortably.

Average patients attended:

Nearby communities:

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS IN DUCK RUN II:

Chapter Date # Of Volunteers Chapter Date # Of Volunteers
Cuyahoga Community College May 2024 26

Dental

Program Status

  • Planning
  • Active
  • Complete

DENTAL CARE  ACCESS:

Working closely with the Medical Program, the Dental Program provides fillings, extractions, and fluoride treatments as a standard part of Medical Brigades. Most community members do not have regular access to dental care due to the lack of a dentist within a reasonable distance.

84

Patient Consultations

16

Extractions

40

Dental Education Workshops

40

Fluoride Treatments

BRIGADE INFORMATION:

Dental brigades are often run in the community health centre or the community centre with a designated room or patio where the dental stations of the brigade can also be run comfortably.

Average patients attended:

Nearby communities:

DENTAL VOLUNTEERS IN DUCK RUN II:

Chapter Date # Of Volunteers Chapter Date # Of Volunteers
Cuyahoga Community College May 2024 26

Local Reference Points

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