Vietnam Trip Information

Dates – March 18-26, 2023

Group Leaders

Dr. Stan Grogg and Barbara Grogg will be your group leaders. If you have
questions, please contact Barbara at [email protected].

 

Goals

  • Build relationships with the orphanages and tribal villages
  • Partner with organizations that care for these populations on a daily basis
  • Fulfill requests by the orphanages and Tiny Hearts of Hope for specific needs of identified individuals
  • Provide competent, appropriate medical care to an extremely underserved population and to orphans, many with disabilities
  • Facilitate educational opportunities as requested
  • Request referrals for other services to be provided by local private organizations
  • Supply much-needed medications and supplies during our outreach program
  • 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  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
  • Submit your $206 deposit
  • Make certain your passport does not expire earlier than August, 2020
  • Upload the required documents for your team role
  • You will receive the final  invoice via email 70 days prior to departure
  • Payment by check to Power of a Nickel due 60 days prior to departure.
  • Make certain your passport does not expire earlier than October 2023.

Costs

Total trip cost: Unknown

Requirements

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

  • Evacuation insurance is required.
  • Trip cancellation insurance is suggested.
  • Full COVID vaccinations are required for team members.

Payment Schedule

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

Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. 

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 60 days prior to trip start date.
  • 59-30 days prior to departure, 50% refund.
  • 29-0 days prior to departure, no refund.

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