Reports from Brazil: Rice 360 Institute for Global Health

Reflection on Palliative Unit

Published by Shravya Kakulamarri on July 3, 2017

The holistic approach of the Palliative Unit is quite fascinating; there are a variety of medical professionals – psychologists, physical… read more

Published by Shravya Kakulamarri on June 25, 2017

10 months ago, Dr. Daniel proposed Project Bella Vita (meaning: Beautiful Life). Its three main components include the Prosthetic Factory,… read more

Published by Elisa Arango on June 23, 2017

Among the many resources available to patients at the Palliative Care unit is Music Therapy. Rinaldo, the music therapist, showed… read more

Published by Elisa Arango on June 19, 2017

The importance of good communication is underrated. I’ve now been at the Palliative Care unit for two weeks, and… read more

Published by Shravya Kakulamarri on June 13, 2017

The medicine has no effect if the dignity of the human is not restored before. ~ Dr. Paulo Prato, founder… read more

Published by Shravya Kakulamarri on June 12, 2017

Our first few days here were just as exciting as they were hectic. We had the opportunity of visiting the… read more

Published by Elisa Arango on June 12, 2017

Nothing but praise Well, there it is. Our first week at the hospital has concluded and I honestly couldn’t be… read more

Published by Shravya Kakulamarri on June 5, 2017

I don’t think it really hit me that I’m going to Brazil until I was on the flight. Yes, I… read more

Published by Elisa Arango on June 5, 2017

Preparations Read about the Hospital de Cancer de Barretos and Brazil? Check. Take a Google Maps “street view” tour of… read more

Published by Patricia DaSilva on September 23, 2016

This Friday will mark eight weeks since my completion of the Rice360 Summer Internship Program at the Hospital de Câncer… read more