The María Cano University Foundation, at the Popayán headquarters, led the development of the health brigade in commune 5 with the implementation of joint actions between the Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy programs that presented health services to the child, adult and adult population. largest in the sector. This area of ​​the capital of Cauca and its inhabitants are fundamental for the educational institution considering that the history of the Institution in the southwest of the country has always been present in the plans, projects and programs that ensure collective well-being and contribute to development. region of.

The services offered in the brigade were related to physical activity, psychoprophylaxis, neurosensory and psychomotor stimulation, cardiovascular risk prevention, hearing health, swallowing mechanics screening, vocal health, family planning, Psychology, vaccination, disability certification, among others.

The action developed with this community provides the student population with an academic experience that brings them closer to a real learning context and allows them to articulate with other disciplines and institutions to contribute to the well-being of communities in vulnerable situations. For this work, there was support from institutions in the public and private sectors, such as the Government of Cauca, the Mayor’s Office of Popayán, the Departmental Health Secretariat, the Women’s Secretariat, the National Army of Colombia, the National Police, the Unicomfacauca and the Popayán University Foundation. Strategic alliances for the benefit of the inhabitants of the region.

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