India Trip Information

Dates – November 21 – 29, 2025

Group Leaders – Dr. Stan Grogg and Barbara Grogg, APRN

 

Goals

  • Provide competent, appropriate medical care to an extremely underserved population
  • Supply much-needed medications and supplies during this outreach program
  • To serve as educational resources to the local physicians, dentists, and healthcare providers
  • Partner with Rehoboth Group of Institution/Bengaluru – a nursing school in Bangalore, India
  • Request referrals to the local healthcare system for services beyond those we are able to provide
  • Offer a safe learning environment for medical students, other healthcare personnel, and ancillary team members
  • Allow learning experiences for medical students and other healthcare students
  • Give intensive training of students in the art of medicine without the use of a lab, x-rays, and other technology
  • Students are encouraged to use their minds and hands to evaluate and treat patients
  • Furnish opportunities to learn about a different culture and global issues encountered.

Checklist

  • Complete the application here
  • Submit your $206 deposit here
  • Make certain your passport does not expire before May 24, 2026
  • Obtain your online visa
  • Make certain you have the required immunizations
  • Upload part 1 and part 2 of the required documents for your team role (.pdf format)
  • Final payment due  – payable to Power of a Nickel on September 21, 2025. Payment can be made by Zelle (918-629-1836 for $1,600, a check to Power of a Nickel, 3010 W Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Fl  33957 – $1,600 or if paying by credit card thru PayPal $1,648.  (PayPal charges a 3% fee).

 

Our Partnership With India

In an effort to improve healthcare outcomes and address the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals in India, Power of a Nickel and Rehoboth Nursing School in Bangalore, India, have formed a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance healthcare education, increase access to quality care, and empower resource-challenged patients and communities.

India faces significant healthcare challenges, including a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, limited access to quality care, and health disparities in resource-challenged communities. To address these challenges, innovative solutions and collaborative approaches are needed. By joining forces, we can make a meaningful impact in healthcare in this community. We enhance healthcare education and training for nurses and healthcare professionals. There is increased access to quality care for resourced-challenged patients and communities. Power of a Nickel also encourages our medical student team members to engage in research and innovation in healthcare to address pressing health challenges.

Through our partnership, we are making progress in several ways:

  • The training and capacity-building programs for healthcare professionals, resulting in improved skills and knowledge.
  • The establishment of community health clinics and outreach programs, increasing access to quality care for underserved populations.
  • The development of innovative healthcare solutions, such as tele-education.

We invite you to help make a difference in this effort to improve healthcare outcomes.

Costs:  

Total trip cost: $1,800 per person + airfare to/from Bangalore, India.
Optional $250 to help with costs of medications

The cost for this trip is $1,800 per person PLUS airfare to/from Bangalore, India. You may choose any airline you wish, but you are to arrive in Bangalore on Saturday, November 22 or Sunday, November 23 before noon.  Departure should be November 29 at any time unless you have chosen to explore more of India on your own.

Requirements

Participants will be responsible for all travel and routine vaccinations. More information can be found at www.cdc.gov www.headinghomehealthy.org.

  • Evacuation insurance is required.
  • Trip cancellation insurance is suggested.

Payment Schedule

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $206 is required to hold your space.

Final payment payable to Power of a Nickel by September 21, 2025

If paying with PayPal – $1,648.00 (PayPal charges 3% fee). ; Zelle (918-629-1836) 1,600.00 or check to Power of a Nickel. 3010 W Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 $1,600

Cancellation Policy

$206 deposit is non-refundable. You may transfer this to another person if you find you are unable to participate, but you will need to make any financial arrangements with that person.

  • Final payment for the trip is due September 21, 2025

Trip cancellation insurance (different from evacuation insurance) is strongly encouraged to avoid forfeiting funds if you must cancel for any reason.