Global Missions June 27 July 6, Argentina Medical Mission Trip Information Packet

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Global Missions June 27 July 6, 2019 Argentina Medical Mission Trip Information Packet

Buenos Aires, Argentina Medical Mission Trip Trip Purpose Volunteers will provide primary care outpatient services and health education to several communities in Buenos Aires, Argentina during five days of clinics. Location & Culture The Argentine Republic is located at the southernmost part of South America and is the eighth largest country in the world. The country is organized into twenty-three provinces. Because of its vast length it is comprised of very diverse environments. A large part of the territory is in a temperate zone, mainly plains and the pampas grazelands which are ideal for ranching. There are considerable climatic, soil, and vegetation differences, from subtropical, hot, and humid forests and wetlands in the northeast to arid plains and sierras with dry grasses, scrub, shrubs, and hardwoods in the Chaco, Patagonia, and in the Andes. Buenos Aires, the capital, acquired such a dominance that it led many observers to refer to it and its culture as if it were the whole country. The city and the rural areas surrounding it are the source of the most powerful understanding of national identity. The agrarian construct of a national identity is formed by the customs and beliefs of the gauchos of the pampas, a group that disappeared with the modernization of the rural economy. The urban constructs of a national culture are centered in the city of Buenos Aires. Population and wealth are unequally distributed. As of 2000, a third of the national population lived in metropolitan Buenos Aires. Argentina's total population is 36.1 million and the majority of the population speaks Spanish. Both men and women greet each other by kissing on the cheek. In very formal encounters men and women shake hands. People address each other with the colloquial form vos (singular "you," equivalent to "tu" in other Spanish speaking countries). To convey social distance, people employ the more formal usted (to talk to superiors or to elders). 1 We will be working with the medical team from a Adventista Belgrano, a private hospital in Buenos Aires affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist church. 1 Read more: https://www.everyculture.com/a-bo/argentina.html#ixzz5g6fiazoy

Trip Cost and Due Dates The total trip cost is $2,500 Due Dates Payment Amount per Person Date Due Non-Refundable Deposit $200 Upon Application 50% of Remaining Trip Cost $1050 April 26, 2019 75% of Remaining Trip Cost $625 May 10, 2019 100% of Remaining Trip Cost $625 June 7, 2019 TOTAL $2,500 Note: Airline tickets will be purchased once the 50% of the trip cost has been paid. You may be subject to higher ticket rates if payment deadline is not met. Please call our office at 407-303-2632 to make payments over the phone, or you can mail us a check made out to the AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida to our address: 870 Sunshine Lane Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 The trip cost covers the following expenses: Flight(s) to location Hotel/Accommodation Ground Transportation Meals and Drinking Water Cultural tours/entrance fees & Tour Leader/Translator Tips on behalf of the group Short-Term Travel Insurance Donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt at the end of the year for the donation was made for the trip cost. If someone makes a donation to the AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida on your behalf, they will receive a tax receipt for the amount they contributed. Additional Costs These items are not included in the trip donation and are your own expense: Meals en route While flying to and from Argentina Medications May be covered by your health plan Personal Tips For laundry or other personal items not covered by group tips Emergencies Any personal emergency expense above what the insurance covers Beverages You may want to bring $15 20 USD for extra drinks Souvenirs/Gifts

Travel Schedule Tentative schedule shown below, subject to change. Departure: Orlando, FL Buenos Aires, Argentina Day Date Activity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thursday June 27 Friday June 28 Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30 Monday July 1 Tuesday July 2 Wednesday July 3 Thursday July 4 Friday July 5 Saturday July 6 Depart from Orlando to Buenos Aires, Argentina Arrival in Argentina Excursion Day (City Tour) Excursion Day Return to Orlando, FL **Flight itinerary will be emailed to you once flight has been finalized. Weather and Atmosphere Seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. We will be visiting Argentina during their winter season. The month of June has daily highs around 62 F throughout the month, daily low temperatures are around 25 F. Lodging We will be staying at different hotels in the different cities which we ll be visiting. The hotel room assignment will be 2 people per room based upon gender or married couples.

Food and Drink Argentines are very fond of beef and pastas. Most restaurants offer a wide assortment of meat dishes and pastas. Breakfast is very light and generally includes coffee or tea and milk, toast, butter, and marmalade. At restaurants and hotels, breakfast also includes small croissants. There are no rigid food taboos, but Argentines in general are not very adventurous when it comes to trying unusual foods, flavors, and combinations. The most popular restaurants are steak houses and pizzerias. The hospital has a vegetarian cafeteria, which will prepare our lunch and at times dinner. DO NOT eat food from a street vendor. Eat carefully. Not everything is perfectly safe --- even if cooked. Water DO NOT drink the water, ONLY bottled water. This includes brushing your teeth and ordering drinks with ice. You will be provided bottled water throughout the trip. Entry Requirements All passports must be valid for at least six months after the dates of intended travel. We recommend that you keep a copy of your passport with you at all times while traveling through Argentina. For U.S. citizens, no visa is necessary for Argentina if your stay is less than three months. Immunizations We recommend our participants are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. More information on recommended vaccinations are available at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list/ Travel AdventHealth provides a comprehensive international immunization program. If you are planning to travel internationally contact the Travel Medicine Center for your immunization needs. Call: 407-303-7270 for an appointment. Medicine Specialists 2501 N Orange Ave # 235 Orlando, FL 32804 You will need a GMI authorization card BEFORE you visit the Medicine Specialists. If you are an AdventHealth Employee and are covered by our insurance, you need to present your AdventHealth employee insurance card at the time of service and your visit and immunizations will be covered by your insurance. If you are not an AdventHealth Employee, GMI will cover the cost of the visit and you will be responsible for any additional charges, including vaccines.

Miscellaneous Foreign Currency Argentina uses the Peso as their form of currency. As of Feb. 2019, the exchange rate is 1 USD = 39.3 AR Pesos. How much money should you bring? The money you will need is for any extra item listed above that you may want to purchase. We will stop at the airport to exchange money; many vendors also take credit cards. Some things you see in shops or from vendors may be less expensive than in the USA. Electricity In Argentina the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You will need a voltage converter for your electric appliances unless they state that they take an input from 100-240V. Many mobile phone chargers are typically multi-voltage, but please check your own. You will also need plug adapters for your electrical devices, Argentina uses plug types C and I: C: I: Time In July, Argentina will be 1-hour ahead of the local time in Orlando, FL. Cell phone and Internet Access If you need cell phone access, please make arrangements with your cell phone carrier prior to departure. Wi-Fi access will be available at the hotel.

Important Travel Tips Please do not go out on the streets by yourself; always in a group. DO NOT let anyone take your passport to expedite your check-in. Wait in line yourself. You will receive special ID tags for your luggage to make them easy to spot. Help each other to tag luggage. Carefully watch for everyone s luggage as these are easily mistaken on the conveyor belts. Identify yourself as a tourist tour group on immigration documents. Stay with group when we go through customs. You are advised against street moneychangers for security purposes. Respect others; always be on time for scheduled events (better early than late), although the Honduran people are more relaxed about schedules. Remember: You are a guest in Argentina the rules and cultural norms may be different and more conservative.

EXTRAS HYGIENE CLOTHES BASICS Packing List Note: This is not an all-inclusive, nor do all items listed need to be packed. It is provided as a guide for what to consider packing for a Global Missions trip. TO TRAVEL: Watch/Travel Alarm TRAVEL AIDS Passport FUNDS Pleasure reading Copy of travel docs Wallet Chewing gum Copy of passport Cash Snacks Emergency contact info Credit Cards Earplugs Medical insurance card Foreign Currency Sleeping mask Headphones Money belt Travel pillow Cell Phone & Charger Motion-sickness remedy Tablet & Charger BASICS Scrub Top ACCESSORIES Underwear Scrub Bottom Belt Socks OUTERWEAR Wristwatch Undershirts Jacket Glasses Bras Rain jacket Sunglasses Sleepwear (warm) Scarves Glasses case CASUAL FOOTWEAR Hat T-shirts Hiking Shoes Sweatshirts Athletic/Comfy shoes Pants/Jeans Sandals/flip-flops Toothbrush Face cleanser Feminine hygiene Toothpaste Moisturizer Nail clippers Dental floss/mouthwash Sunscreen Hand Sanitizer/wipes Soap Lip balm Tissues Deodorant Contact lenses & case Insect repellent Shampoo Saline solution Prescription Medications Conditioner Shaving cream Pain reliever Brush or Comb Razor First-aid kit Ponytail holders Perfume/cologne Vitamins Hair dryer/curling/flat iron Makeup Toilet paper / baby wipes Camera Reusable water bottle DONATIONS Umbrella Travel sewing kit Clothing Towel Journal/Pen Toys Guidebook Plug adapter School Supplies Backpack/day bag Voltage converter Toiletries Stain remover Laundry bag Important Phone numbers Ziploc bags Powdered drink packets Stethoscope Personal snacks Personal medical tools Flashlight & extra batteries MED BAG supplied by GMI

Packing Tips: Be a minimalist, don t over pack. Nights and mornings are colder, pack warm sleepwear and sweaters. Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather throughout the day. Personal Medications: Bring what you would normally travel with and include items such as headache and anti-diarrhea medicine, Zofran, Cipro, etc. Bring your own scrubs, if you do not own any the GMI office can supply you with some free of charge. Scrubs are optional, on clinic days you can wear pants and a polo shirt. PLEASE leave jewelry back in the USA and dress conservatively no loud shirts, pants, shorts, etc. Luggage Allowance 1. Suitcase Weight limit = 50 lbs. GMI to cover costs 2. Suitcase Weight limit = 50 lbs. (second bag will incur additional fees) 3. Carry-on 22 x 14 x 9 inches 4. Personal bag GMI Supply Bag You will receive a 15 lbs. shopping bag with supplies to take to Argentina. Please spread these items throughout your luggage along with the shopping bag. We will collect these items once we are at our hotel. Before departure you may be asked to pack some supplies to bring back to the U.S. We will collect them once arrived at Orlando. Pack them so that upon arrival you can quickly find them to be returned. Emergency Contact Info GMI Office (407) 303-2632 Andrea Ward s cell phone: (407) 304-7716 The cell phones will be operational while in Argentina. You can give these numbers to your family so if an emergency should arise they will be able to contact you.