Cape Cares
Mission: Provides free medical and dental care to the underserved people in three rural Honduran villages. Three visits are made to each village each year in order to offer a continuity of care for these people.
Programs
Program Type: Delivery of Care
Program Name: Cape Cares
Countries/Regions Served: Honduras
Duration: 1 week
Recruited Personnel: Dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, dental students, physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and translators
Language Requirements: None; Spanish helpful
Accommodations: Dormitory-like housing within the villages; degree of ruggedness varies by site
Materials Needed: Some dental supplies are always appreciated
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