Clarkson University PA Students Without Borders - SWOB

10/23/2025

One more day! We cannot wake to scare you and share some screams for a good cause!

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10/23/2025

Only 1 day left until The Haunted Infirmary opens — all proceeds support our medical mission trip. Get scared for a cause! 👻🎃☠️

10/15/2025

🏥 Day 3 – Clinic Days

Pop-Up Clinics: Hands-On Medicine in Action
Throughout the week, groups of Clarkson PA students, preceptors, and volunteers organized pop-up clinics across different Nicaraguan communities.
Each clinic had 4 stations, staffed by PA students and translators, where patients were seen from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Students assessed patients, made diagnoses, and created individualized treatment plans — putting classroom learning into practice and providing real-world care. 💚

10/14/2025

🏡 Day 2 – Home Visits

Bringing Care to Their Doorsteps
Each day, two medical teams — comprising preceptors, third-year and second-year PA students, and volunteers — set out into local communities to provide in-home care.
Carrying essential medical supplies, our students treated patients for a variety of conditions, including:
💉 Nutritional deficiencies (vitamin B12 injections)
💊 Pain management and GERD treatment
🦠 Antibiotic therapy for infection
🫀 Disease education and prevention
Each visit was an opportunity to build trust, deliver care, and make a direct impact on families within the comfort of their homes. 🌍

10/13/2025

You may be wondering what happens on our mission trip to Nicaragua, so for the next few days this week, we will break down each day and give you a peek into what it looked like!

Day 1: Education & Outreach
Our trip began with an educational day dedicated to health promotion within local communities in Nicaragua.
Clarkson PA students led sessions on:
🦷 Dental hygiene & healthy habits
🧠 Brain and thyroid health
🏃‍♀️ Physical fitness & healthy eating
😴 Sleep hygiene
👶 Infant and toddler health
👧👦 Teen boy/girl health classes
🌬️ COPD & Asthma management
It was an inspiring day dedicated to empowering individuals with knowledge to support their long-term wellness. 💚

10/11/2025

Student Spotlight: Emma Baxter, Class of 2026 — Students Without Borders Medical Mission 🇳🇮

“This was the first medical mission trip I have ever done, and it definitely will not be the last! I am so grateful for this trip and am proud of everything we were able to accomplish while in Nicaragua. Not only was the Clarkson Medical Team amazing to work with, but the people of Nicaragua are some of the most kind, compassionate, and devoted people I have ever met. I am forever thankful for this experience.”

We’re so proud of our Clarkson PA students for their commitment to global health and compassionate care. 🌍💚

10/10/2025

“This was my second year being involved in the medical mission trip to Nicaragua, and this experience was just as rewarding as the first! I am still in awe of the beauty of Nicaragua, the kindness and hospitality of its people, and I am forever grateful to have been able to serve the community with such a motivated, knowledgeable, and team-oriented group of fellow PA students, preceptors, volunteers, and translators.” 💚

— Niki Stone, Clarkson PA Student 2025, Students Without Borders Team

Each trip reminds us why we do what we do — to serve, learn, and connect through compassion and care. 🌍💉

10/09/2025

📢 Volunteer Opportunity: Haunted Infirmary Event
The Clarkson PA Program is seeking volunteers for our annual fundraiser — The Haunted Infirmary: The Infected Institution!

🗓 October 24–25, 6–11 PM
📍 Clarkson Hall, 59 Main St, Potsdam

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with:

Guest check-in and ticket sales

Concessions and merchandise

Guiding groups through the attraction

Acting as part of our haunted cast! 👻

This event raises funds for Students Without Borders, supporting our upcoming medical mission to Nicaragua.

Interested? Comment below or contact CUPAhauntedinfirmary@gmail.com for details!

10/09/2025

Meet the dedicated students behind the Students Without Borders. 🌍
Every year, this team turns compassion into action — providing medical care, education, and hope to communities in need. 💉💊

Co-Presidents: Mollie Fordham and Olivia Mitchell, Co-Vice Presidents: Catherine Monaghan and Phoebe Dorval, Community Relations Chair: Janessa George, Travel Coordinator: Catherine Zajac, University Relations Chair: Khushi Soni, Education Chair: Becca Lorenz, and Treasurer: Angelica Covarrubias.

10/08/2025

👻 The Haunted Infirmary returns — bigger, darker, and more terrifying than ever.
🕕 Join us October 24–25, 6–11 PM at Clarkson Hall (59 Main St, Potsdam) for The Infected Institution!
💉 $15 Admission — proceeds fund Students Without Borders’ medical mission to Nicaragua.
🎟️ Get details and tickets here: www.potsdamhauntedinfirmary.com
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03/31/2025

We are thrilled to share the incredible impact of SWOB's recent medical mission trip to Nicaragua! Over the course of the trip, we had the honor of treating over 500 patients, providing much-needed care to individuals and families in underserved communities.

From home visits to clinic days, we worked hard to bring health and wellness to people of all ages. Our first day was especially meaningful, as we held health and wellness clinics for children, teen boys and girls, and mothers and fathers—ensuring that every member of the family received the care they needed.

We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the incredible team of volunteers who made this trip possible. Together, we’ve made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.🌍✈️🩺

03/19/2025

Recap from Day 3 in Nicaragua: Yesterday was a busy day with home visits, clinic work, and eye vision stations. We treated over 100 patients once again. The most commonly prescribed medications were Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac gel, Omeprazole, Albendazole, Amoxicillin, vitamins, and Hydrocortisone cream. We're gaining so much knowledge and hands-on experience!