Visiting and providing free medicine to people: "Valuable lessons that no textbook or document can convey"

The activity of examining and providing free medicine to people in Da Thong commune, Ha Quang district, Cao Bang province is part of the "Green Summer 2023" campaign organized by the Youth Union of Dai Nam University. The activity takes place over 2 days, from July 25 to July 26, 2023.

Students practice their skills through volunteer trips

Associate Professor, PhD, Associate Professor Hoang Duc Hanh - Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dai Nam University said: In addition to training activities, Dai Nam University pays special attention to volunteer activities for the community. Participating in the "Green Summer 2023" campaign, medical students not only have the opportunity to practice clinical skills, foster love for the profession but also develop comprehensively in thinking, perfect their personality; join hands to spread humane community values.

DNU Medical students have more solid expertise and skills in volunteer trips to examine and give free medicine to people.

“I believe that every medical student participating in this trip will gain valuable lessons that no textbook or document can convey. It is not only practicing medical skills but also empathy, understanding, love and respect for people in the community... Only by going deeper into reality can students understand the important role of doctors and understand how much people need health care from doctors,” Associate Professor, Doctor, Senior Lecturer Hoang Duc Hanh emphasized.

The Medical Delegation of Dai Nam University came to work with the Party Committee of Da Thong commune and the Medical Station of Da Thong commune to implement the work plan.

More than 200 people received free medical examination

At the program, the Medical Team of Dai Nam University conducted health education communication, general examination, specialized examination in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Nutrition, Ear - Nose - Throat... for more than 200 people in Da Thong commune, Ha Quang district, Cao Bang province.

In addition to examining and detecting pathological cases that require early intervention, doctors have performed on-site treatment procedures such as fillings, fillings, etc. Especially at the obstetrics and gynecology examination table, Master - Doctor Bui Thi Phuong conducted gynecological examinations and collected samples to send for cervical cancer screening tests for 50 high-risk women. This is something that local health care facilities do not have the capacity to do.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Cong Hoa - Head of the Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Dai Nam University - former Vice Director of the Central Institute of Otolaryngology directly examined and cleaned the ears, nose and throat of the people of Da Thong commune.

MSc. Ta Thi Thanh Phuong - lecturer at DNU Faculty of Medicine, pediatrician, gives general health check-ups for children.

At each examination table, teachers not only teach practical knowledge but also guide students in practicing medical examination and health care consultation. Regularly trained at the school's preclinical practice center and practicing at hospitals, medical students have mastered the skills of asking questions, examining, providing health education, and using medical equipment.

Students are enthusiastically guided in clinical practice by teachers.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Vu Phuong guides students in examining patients with varicose veins.

Ms. Hoang Thi Duyen - Head of Da Thong Commune Health Station shared: "It is very rare for our clinic to have so many people coming for examination. Teachers and students are very dedicated to examining people from early morning to late afternoon, not leaving anyone behind. If possible, I hope Dai Nam University will expand meaningful activities like this."

People lined up at the medical station waiting to see a doctor.

Doctors advise and prescribe treatment for people.

Check anthropometric indicators for children (height, weight measurement).

Giving gifts worth 50 million VND

Along with the medical examination, the Medical Team of Dai Nam University donated medical equipment and medicine to the Da Thong Commune Health Station. At the same time, 44 gifts were presented to 44 families of policy beneficiaries, those with revolutionary contributions, and wounded soldiers.

Dai Nam University Medical Delegation donated medicine and functional foods worth 50 million VND to Da Thong Commune Health Station.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Cong Hoa - Head of the DNU Interdisciplinary Department shared: "Although the actions and gifts are small, they contain the wholeheartedness and respect of the teachers and students of Dai Nam University for the people of Da Thong commune. As doctors, we always want to care for difficult places, contributing to taking care of the lives and health of the people."

The gifts were given directly to families of policy beneficiaries and wounded soldiers.

Valuable experiences of "future doctors"

Thai Le Thao Lam - class YK 14.01 said: "Going on a practical experience like this is also a long time for us to be close to the teachers; to be instructed by the teachers with care and attention. I feel very happy and learn many lessons outside the classroom.... I really feel how life needs doctors and must study better to practice and treat people."

Students actively examine and guide patients.

Nguyen Kim Doan – class YK16.01 shared: “This practical experience helps me understand the medical examination process; become more proficient in measuring blood pressure, checking anthropometric indicators for children…”

Nguyen Thanh Tam – YK 14.01 class was moved: “The practical experiences during the medical examination trip in Cao Bang helped me improve my communication skills and approach to patients. Each person has their own personality, not everyone is comfortable sharing their symptoms, underlying diseases, etc. That requires me to be proactive, skillful in asking, talking and building trust with them.”

Nguyen Quang Tung – class YK 15.01 shared: “This trip helped me have a more direct view of disease cases such as varicose veins in the legs, arms, etc. If I only studied theory, I certainly wouldn’t be able to imagine it. Grasping and understanding the disease cases also helps me more easily advise people.”

After completing the free medical examination and treatment for the people of Da Thong commune, the Dai Nam University Medical Team went to the Km 0 milestone of the historic Ho Chi Minh road - the starting point of the Fatherland in Cao Bang province and visited the Pac Bo relic site.

The medical examination and treatment volunteer trip of Dai Nam University Medical Group has ended, but the memories and valuable lessons are what remain in the mind of each member. Through this trip, the "future doctors" not only learned and practiced their profession but also had experiences and lessons rich in humanity, contributing to arousing the spirit of dedication of the young generation to the community and society.

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