A Lesson on Bullying
Cathleen and I visited Richard Ricardo School to present a lesson plan on bullying to 3rd and 4th graders. In total we completed a total...
On the Pulse | 07/17/14
St. Croix
Reflections on Home Health Work in St Croix
SeaView is a home care agency that services the entire island of St. Croix. I was able to work alongside a registered nurse at the...
On the Pulse | 07/17/14
Home of the Brave
"All gave some. Some gave all." We honor those from the US Virgin Islands who have sacrificed their lives since Sept. 11,...
On the Pulse | 05/25/14
Shadowing a Midwife
On our tour of the Charles Harwood Health Department, a public clinic that used to be the main hospital on the island, we learned that they...
On the Pulse | 05/23/14
Puberty in St. Croix!
Four of us were tasked with presenting on Puberty and Hygiene at two different middle schools on the island. We were very nervous...
On the Pulse | 05/22/14
Scoliosis and Beyonce
You never know when singing along to the radio will come in handy. Today it aided in a genuine and beautiful cultural exchange during an...
On the Pulse | 05/21/14
A Rock in the Middle of the Ocean
The challenges the health care system in St. Croix faces are inherent to its location. As one of our key informants put it, who is a native...
On the Pulse | 05/19/14
Learning How to Fight.
Some one once told me that if it were possible for everyone to put their individual struggles on a table and given the choice take whatever...
On the Pulse | 05/18/14
Health Fair Bonanza, Relay, and Ras La Mumba…
Woo! The last 36 hours have been a total whirlwind. So much has happened, so quickly and we’re gearing up this evening for a busy...
On the Pulse | 05/18/14
