Xzavier Killings
Davidson College
Project
Ultimate Healing: Empowering Patients Through Service, Education and Athletics
Jamaica, Zambia, India, Belize
My project aims to understand the dynamics that help communities achieve 'ultimate healing' outside of the hospital through unique community initiatives. My curiosity stems from personal experiences with preventable health ailments that have affected my family and community. I will learn about programs that help sustain and empower patient healthcare outside of the hospital ranging from HIV/AIDS advocacy to maternal and newborn mortality. I will learn what structures and support systems are in place to help patients deal with these concerns and bring back ideas to implement positive initiatives that bridge the gap between doctors and communities.
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