La Yeguada Medical Access
La Yeguada is located in the Coclé province of West Panama, about two
hours away from Penonome, the province capital. There is a health
center located in a nearby town, about 15 minutes away from La
Yeguada. However, this center is hardly ever staffed, and often does
not have medications. Therefore, community members must travel
about 1 hour by bus to La Huaca to receive more adequate care.
Community Demographics
La Yeguada is home to about 700 people and has about 150 homes,
with an average of 4-5 inhabitants per home. La Yeguada is primarily a
Latino community. There is no electricty in the community.
Brigade Site Information
With the cooperation of the Education Ministry and the local school
director, Medical and Dental Brigades host clinics in the community
school. The school consists of 6 classrooms, and an outdoor kitchen
area. There is plenty of space to host the clinic, and lead charlas
inside a classroom for adults, and outside for the kids.
Past Brigade Information and Statistics
| Medical Brigades Chapters that Worked in La Yeguada |
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| Medical Brigades Chapter | Date | Volunteers |
| SUNY New Paltz & University of Colorado | May 2014 | 33 |
| College of Charleston | December 2014 | 34 |
| Medical Numbers |
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| Brigades Chapter | Patients | Healthcare Professionals | Referrals |
| SUNY New Paltz & University of Colorado | 325 | 7 | 2 |
| College of Charleston | 371 | 5 | 5 |
| Dental Numbers |
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| Brigades Chapter | Patients | Extractions | Fluoride Treatments |
Dental Restorations |
| SUNY New Paltz & University of Colorado | - | 102 | - | 51 |
| College of Charleston | 189 | 81 | 40 | 31 |
Last Update: February 2016
Visit Other Programs in La Yeguada
Global Brigades strives to implement a model of Holistic Development in communities through a system of collectively implementing health, economic, and education initiatives to strategically meet a community's development goals. Learn more about the other programs being implemented in La Yeguada:
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Microfinance 
Public Health
| General Overview | |
|---|---|
| Population | 700 |
| Number of Houses | 150 |
| Student Volunteers* | 67 |
| Community Medical Access | Centro de Salud - La Huaca |
| Brigade Site | School |
| Most Common Illnesses | Parasites, Muscular Pain, Common Cold |
| Most Recent Brigade | December 2014 |
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*refers to approximate number of volunteers since 2011 as data is not available prior to 2011. |
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| Additional Information | |
| General Community Profile | |
| Pre-Brigade Curriculum | |
| Pre-Brigade Lesson Plan | |