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Understanding the U.S. Health Care System InterExchange

WEBSince then, health care in the U.S. has grown into a giant system run by multiple groups. In 1965, the Medicare and Medicaid systems, which insure senior …

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Right to Healthcare Program Helps More than 28,000 …

WEB2019 Christianson Fellow Madalyn McLennan volunteers in Mexico with Compañeros En Salud, a subsidiary of the US-based NGO Partners in Health.As part of …

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Health and Safety Resources InterExchange

WEBWe are available and would like to know if anything has negatively affected your health, safety, or wellness. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time. These supporting …

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Supporting Health Care in Rural Mexico InterExchange

WEBCommunities in the mountainous region of Chiapas, Mexico are geographically isolated, impoverished, and lack access to quality healthcare. To address …

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How to Stay Safe and Healthy Abroad InterExchange

WEBTraveling abroad should be an adventure, but getting out of your comfort zone doesn’t mean putting yourself in danger. There are a few things we recommend all …

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Top 5 Tips for Being the Best Intern · Career Training USA · …

WEB4 minute read. A fashion intern in New York City Image courtesy of InterExchange. Congratulations, you landed the internship! Now what? It’s time to prepare for this …

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Key to Successful Community Healthcare in Rural Mexico

WEB2019 Christianson Fellow Shivani Raman volunteered as a Community Health Worker Program Assistant for one year with Compañeros en Salud, the Mexican …

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Latino/a and Hispanic Culture in the U.S. InterExchange

WEBAccording to the Pew Research Center, Hispanic Americans and Latino Americans make up more than 18% of the U.S. population. Over 57 million Hispanics …

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New York Cultural Compass InterExchange

WEBTake a tour of the building during the week by calling 518.474.2418. Walk-in tours are also available. The New York State Museum in Albany provides cultural learning experiences …

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Conceptualizing Public Health in Peru InterExchange

WEBlima cityscape Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Being in Lima has been a whirlwind experience. The city itself is huge—at 22 million people, it is the second …

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Maryland Cultural Compass InterExchange

WEBThe Antietam National Battlefield is the site of the bloodiest one-day battle in American history. During the Civil War, 23,000 soldiers were killed when the Confederacy invaded …

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7 Things You Should Know About Working Holiday Visa Programs

WEBAugust 17, 2018. 4 -min read. Working Holiday Visa (WHV) programs allow you to visit a host country for up to 12 months and take on jobs to cover living expenses, and help …

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U.S. Territories and Commonwealths InterExchange

WEBWhile similar, a “commonwealth” has a slightly more developed relationship to the U.S. than a “territory” does. Unlike the 50 states, U.S. territories do not have the …

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4 Tips to Help Your International Staff Overcome Culture Shock

WEBHere are 4 tips on managing culture shock and helping international J-1 student staff adjust to their time in the United States: 1. Be patient when a participant is …

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Ohio Cultural Compass InterExchange

WEBVisit a recreated 19 th -century Ohio Village at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus. The village gives visitors a glimpse into the 1800s in Ohio with tours, costumed guides, a …

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Camp Counselor Participant Resources InterExchange

WEBInterExchange Camp USA helps participants between the ages of 18-28 experience the uniquely American tradition of “summer camp”. The Camp Counselor J-1 visa allows …

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Ending the Stigma Surrounding Sexual and Reproductive Health

WEBBeatriz (“Betty”) Duran-Becerra spent eight months volunteering with the Mariposa DR Foundation, an organization devoted to empowering and educating girls …

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Northern Mariana Islands Cultural Compass InterExchange

WEBThe 12 remaining islands are known as the Northern Islands Municipality. The Northern Mariana Islands is also one of two commonwealths of the United States (Puerto Rico is …

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Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine in Fuzhou

WEBPhoto courtesy of Gibran. Initially, I was perplexed by his stated diagnoses of several patients. Having previously shadowed physicians at a pediatric urgent care unit …

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