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In New Mexico, where a shortage is acute, Casa de Salud trains college and high-school health apprentices who understand the communities they serve “I’ll be…
The Guardian reports that in New Mexico, where a shortage is acute, Casa de Salud trains college and high-school health apprentices who understand the communities they serve “I’ll be getting a little bit closer to you to put the cuff on,” Gisselle Martinez said, demonstrating how to take a manual blood pressure in a trauma-informed manner.
“It might be a little tight. Let me know if you feel any discomfort and I can take it off.”
This health story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Casa de Salud, Gisselle Martinez and Mexico.
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- United States · Americas
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- The Guardian
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- Casa de Salud, Gisselle Martinez, Mexico, Martinez
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- Health
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- She’s not a doctor or a nurse – at least, not yet – but a 21-year-old college student. (The Guardian)
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