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Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Thank you note by the San Pedro Community Blood Drive
For our most recent blood drive, the San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group was able to partner with the Washington University of Health and Science. We wish to thank all those who came to donate blood on June 15. Members of the Ambergris Caye community generously donated 18 pints of blood, which can potentially save the lives of up to 54 persons.
Community and Society
Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye donates massage tables to community Blood Drive Group
The San Pedro Community Blood Drive team received two massage tables from the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye. This generous donation will significantly enhance the upcoming blood drives that usually occur at the Washington University of Health and Science (WUHS), which does not have beds. The tables will be a crucial addition, providing a more comfortable experience for donors during the blood collection process.
Health
Washington University of Health and Science hosts Medical Fair in San Pedro
A team from the Washington University of Health and Science (WUHS) provided free medical health screenings at the San Pedro Central Park on Saturday, March 16th. Fair organizers partnered with the Belize Diabetes Association and the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, offering residents complimentary medical services such as diabetes screening, blood pressure, Malaria testing, HIV testing, and Body Mass Index. Emergency response services were also available throughout the event.
Health
San Pedro Community Blood Drive team collects 17 pints
On Saturday, March 16th, a blood drive was held at the Washington University of Health and Science (WUHS) facilities, located south of downtown San Pedro. The San Pedro Community Blood Drive team organized the event and received a very positive response. Seventeen pints were collected, benefiting the island community and the country.
Education
San Pedro’s Jessica Flores graduates with a Doctor of Medicine degree from WUHS
On Thursday, August 25th, the Washington University of Health and Science (WUHS) held its graduation ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, with approximately 200 students from different countries. WUHS has a campus in Belize, on the island of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, which foreign and Belizean students attend. The graduation ceremony on Thursday was unique as San Pedrana Jessica Flores was among the proud graduates. Flores graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree, making her family, friends, and hometown proud.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: CORRUPTION IN BELIZE – My Experience, Perspective, and Suggested Solutions
Corruption within a country is best described as the ruthless mismanagement and pilfering of public funds and resources for personal gain to the disregard of its citizens, depriving them of their constitutional human rights.
Community and Society
Letter to the editor: Another Great week for San Pedro
Washington University of Health and Science greatly appreciates all the time and effort placed by the San Pedro Town Council with the ongoing improvements to the streets.
Health
Washington University of Health and Science conducts health screenings
MedCorp’s medical team of Washington University of Health and Science commenced their free health screenings on Saturday, November 19th, and they are encouraging the community to be a part of this “Community Needs Assessment”.
