RHC is embarking on two new partnerships this summer. And they’re related—all aimed to improve the antenatal care (that is, pregnancy care) that women receive in the communities of Akatsi. So who are the partners? Our two new partners are Medic Mobile and InvestED. These two partners do very different work but both utilize technology to improve the…
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Introducing a Blood Pressure Screening Program
The Kekeli Women have been asking us about this for years. We’ve thought it would be a good idea. We’ve wanted to make it happen. We just had to figure out how to make it work. This May, in collaboration with nursing students from Point Loma Nazarene University (alma mater to the entire RHC executive…
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A Few Firsts from Week One
When we first arrived, I had a hard time counting how many times I have been to Ghana. Not because each trip has been indistinct; but that each trip here has been full of countless learning experiences, challenges and growth. As I reflected at the end of my first week back in Ghana, there were…
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Why run 40 miles?
“40 miles? Around a mountain? That’s crazy!” has been the immediate response from anyone I have shared my plans with. I agree; it feels crazy. At this point in my training I am grateful that I really did not have an understanding for what I was getting myself into. I have never trained for anything,…
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Rural Health Collaborative’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop to $1500!
It’s almost 2016, and that means two things here at RHC! ONE: An anonymous donor is matching donations up to $1500! TWO: The Kekeli women have been working hard all year long to provide health education, first aid, and timely referrals to HUNDREDS of people in their villages. And remember there are 30 villages in the Kekeli Program, so with your donation…
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Baby Shower for Ghana: We Want Your Babies!
So, at RHC we know that most baby showers celebrate a new expected child in someone’s life. Our idea of an RHC baby shower is slightly different. We are asking you to come join us for the first ever RHC Baby Shower Fundraiser and bring us your babies! While real life babies are more than welcome,…
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