Community Partnership
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Pre-Trip USVI Reflection
Abi Collingwood, Epidemiology Student
Abi reflects on her experiences working with communities through PHAST and her internship in Ecuador. During the PHAST Trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, she looks forward to working with the CDC and to learning from the island residents. Read more
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Stuck in the Middle
Austin Whitted, Genetic Counseling and HBHE Student
Austin talks about his goals to help the community in Grenada through work with the Grenada Red Cross and considers different perceptions of the organization. Read more
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Off to Practice in the Virgin Islands: Fears and Hopes before Starting the Work
Nicholas Miller, Epidemiology Student
Nick shares his pre-trip thoughts before leaving for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read more
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USVI Part 2: The Reckoning
Emily Dejka, Epidemiology Student
Emily will be returning to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the PHAST deployment this March to conduct a follow-up Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) in the communities affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Read more
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Reflections on Experience on St. Croix and St. Thomas
Cindra James, MPA, Emergency Preparedness Administrator at Washtenaw County Health Department
Cindra, a long-time community partner from Washtenaw County Health Department, reflects on her experiences traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands with PHAST to conduct a CASPER. Read more
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Challenges and Prospects: Disasters, Climate Change, and Public Health
Mislael A. Valentín-Cortés, HBHE Student
Mislael relates his experience in USVI to his role, and the role of public health, in addressing disasters and emerging health threats. Read more
