MSF Event Announcement

PUT YOUR IDEALS INTO PRACTICE: 
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION - SEATTLE
Monday, December 2, 2013 - 7:00PM
The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Goodman A Room
7700 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Every day, Doctors Without Borders aid workers from around the world provide assistance to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe – treating those most in need regardless of political, religious, or economic interest. Whether an emergency involves armed conflicts or epidemics, malnutrition or natural disasters, Doctors Without Borders is committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis.

On Monday, December 2, medical and non-medical professionals are invited to join us for a presentation to learn more about how you can join Doctors Without Borders' pool of dedicated aid workers. An aid worker and Field Human Resources Officer will discuss requirements and the application process, and you'll meet experienced Doctors Without Borders aid workers from the Seattle area and hear firsthand stories of "life in the field."

For more information and to register please visit: https://msfseattleinfosession120213.eventbrite.com/
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PUT YOUR IDEALS INTO PRACTICE: 
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION - PORTLAND
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 7:00PM
The Cleaners at Ace Hotel Portland
403 SW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Every day, Doctors Without Borders aid workers from around the world provide assistance to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe – treating those most in need regardless of political, religious, or economic interest. Whether an emergency involves armed conflicts or epidemics, malnutrition or natural disasters, Doctors Without Borders is committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis.

On Wednesday, December 4, medical and non-medical professionals are invited to join us for a presentation to learn more about how you can join Doctors Without Borders' pool of dedicated aid workers. An aid worker and Field Human Resources Officer will discuss requirements and the application process, and you'll meet experienced Doctors Without Borders aid workers from the Portland area and hear firsthand stories of "life in the field."
For more information and to register please visit: https://msfportlandinfosession120413.eventbrite.com/

Sue Averill Speaks to Students at Seattle High School

On Friday, March 23 One Nurse's president Sue Averill spoke about Malnutrition at Chief Sealth High School in Seattle, WA for World Water Week.  The students have been studying water issues around the world: the impact on food and hunger; causes such as migration, poverty, war/conflict, drought and rising food prices; and parts of the world most affected - Africa, Asia and some parts of Central America.  Malnutrition is lack of sufficient calories as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).  A robust discussion followed about the impact of such factors as birth control/spacing, religion, politics, culture, national law and these ideas were tied to current events.
 
Sue described her work in feeding centers in Africa, treating children 6 months to 5 years who are most affected, anthropologic and medical determinations of the diagnosis of malnutrition, and treatment of underlying causes.  She showed nutrition treatment products and students were all able to taste Plumpy Nut paste, a staple of nutrition treatment.  A wrap up question and answer period with slides ended the presentation.
 
If you'd like to learn more about Malnutrition and the role nurses play, go to http://onenurseatatime.org/education/malnutrition/