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| The Medical Expedition to Lingshed in which I plan to serve will take place from July 31, 2002 until Aug 22, 2002. On this expedition, team members will fly into Ladakh, and trek to the small Tibetan village called Lingshed, and provide medical and dental care to the local Tibetan and Ladakhi tribes. Lingshed is located in the Zanskar region of Ladakh at an altitude of 13000 feet.� It is inaccessible for most part of the year due to heavy snow accumulations. Team members will trek over five high mountain passes all above 15,000 feet in elevation and set up camp.�� A five-day medical camp is scheduled to cover Lingshed and villages lying in its vicinity.� Logistics for this mission is being coordinated locally by an organization known as the Himalayan Health Exchange.� This group is endorsed by Dr. Geelhoed, and more information about the organization may be found on http://www.himalayanhealth.com. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Work Conditions:� Lingshed has a small clinic with limited facilities.� The team will carry its own medicines and supplies, which will be determined according to the specialties used and needs of the local patient population. Interpreters will be provided for better and quicker communication between patients and care providers.� The closest hospital is a 5-day walk to Leh, and patients can be referred there for tests or medications as found necessary. Besides medical and dental care, team members will educate patients on the importance of good nutrition and public health care issues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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