by Mariah Gibbons | Jun 18, 2019 | Study Abroad
During our first week of classes in Italy, the Florence Health Institute students traveled to a public hospital in Poggibonsi. While we were visiting, we met with Dr. Benaim, the hospital’s urologist, who gave a presentation on the healthcare system of Italy....
by Mariah Gibbons | Jun 18, 2019 | Study Abroad
The first week of our journey in Italy has been full of new sights and experiences. One of the first things we noticed was the beautiful architecture and how it compared to what we’re used to seeing in the United States. At the beginning of the drive from the...
by Mariah Gibbons | May 15, 2019 | Study Abroad, Testimonials
Kent State University College of Nursing is proud to offer its students various study abroad opportunities. These experiences allow students to learn from international experts in order to study health care from a global perspective. Below, students from the 2019...
by Mariah Gibbons | Apr 15, 2019 | Study Abroad
Elmina Castle is the oldest building in Africa south of the Sahara desert, standing for 537 years. As the largest slave castle in the transatlantic slave trade, it now pays respect to the millions of people who suffered at the hands of slavery. Ownership of Elmina...
by Mariah Gibbons | Apr 15, 2019 | Study Abroad
Ghana Health Services, in partnership with several organizations like Willows Foundation, has implemented the R3M Program, “Reducing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality,” in an effort to provide government resources for Women’s’ Initiatives throughout the country....
by Mariah Gibbons | Mar 26, 2019 | Study Abroad
On our second full day in Accra, Ghana, we visited the 37 Military Hospital. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, it is especially known for providing care primarily to members of the Ghanaian military and their families, although care may also be provided...