An interdisciplinary team of health sciences students visited Nicaragua this month to deliver medical care and host educational presentations for local people in and near the city of León.
"This group characterizes our physical and occupational therapy students. I am delighted with their selfless dedication and creative energy," said Maureen Helgren, associate professor of physical therapy.
Helgren was one of four faculty members accompanying the 15 physical therapy and occupational therapy majors--a mix of graduate and undergraduate students--on the Jan. 3-13 trip.
Two nursing professors also went to explore roles for nursing students, who will join future trips. Quinnipiac's Albert Schweitzer Institute coordinates annual service trips to areas of need in Nicaragua.
"Our primary goal is provide quality care to the people of Nicaragua who are not able to access therapy services otherwise, along with providing the Nicaraguan professionals with rehabilitation knowledge," said occupational therapy graduate student Danielle Quinn, a student leader on the trip.
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