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# International Health Collective (IHC)

A UCSD-based, youth-driven, nonprofit organization.

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Posts](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/posts/)
- [Documenting the Amazing Work of IHC: A New Journalist](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/documenting-the-amazing-work-of-ihc-a-new-journalist-2/) - Hello everyone! My name is Zachary Manalo (He/Him/His), and I will be this year’s Journalist for IHC. I am a Filipino American based out of Los Angeles California passionate about health journalism and research. I graduated from UCSD with a B.S. in Human Biology and currently completing a master’s program under the Global Health Department.
- [What they don't want you to see...n](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/what-they-dont-want-you-to-see-n/) - On a cold and rainy Saturday night, I went dumpster diving for the first time. Okay, okay--I didn't actually do the "diving" part, I kinda just held the flashlight... but hey, that counts right? nnI learned a lot during this dumpster dive. For one, I learned Blaze Pizza's garbage dumpsters actually smell heavenly, especially at
- [What we do...](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/what-we-do/) - nI have had many experiences with United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) over the course of the time that I have lived in San Diego. There was the time in medical school when I went down to Tijuana with my friends and I was the designated driver but I had forgotten my wallet. The
- [Joseph Breuer, Project Manager](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/joseph-breuer-project-manager/) - nJoe BreuernAge: 23nMaster of Biology Student, UCSDnHobbies: Skiing, backpacking, swimming, making music, watching GOTnSpirit Animal: Velociraptorn nHow/Why did you get involved with IHC?n nWith so many possibilities to get involved here in San Diego, and not to say San Diego and its population do not deserve all the medical help they can get, we often
- [Arina Alexeeva, Project Manager](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/arina-alexeeva-project-manager/) - nArina AlexeevanMaster’s Student at UCSD specializing on Alzheimer’s DiseasenStar sign: AquariusnSpirit Animal: HedgehognFun Fact: I am from Siberian nHow/Why did you get involved with IHC?n nIHC’s dedication to creating change via a culturally aware and sustainable manner caught my eye and inspired me to join the organization. I love the emphasis IHC places on maintaining
- [Exceptional Joe](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/exceptional-joe/) - This past year Joe has been such a great addition to the IHC family. He has been a dedicated, responsible, and just an amazing member overall. Joe has been present for many IHC events including GBMs and multiple clinics. He has taken on the project manager position for the English Language Class and has been
- [Shout-out to Daryn!n](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/shout-out-to-darynn/) - nAside from the clinical aspect of IHC, the welcoming, service-orienting organization is also full of wonderful people. One of these people who I want to acknowledge and give gratitude to is the president of the organization, Daryn Longman. I first met Daryn 3 years ago when she was my TA for a biology class. Her
- [My Fun-filled First!](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/my-fun-filled-first/) - My first clinic was so awesome! The drive was a little intimidating, but shoutout to everyone in my car who believed in me because we had so much fun talking throughout the whole trip and bonding! During clinic I learned a lot of valuable skills such as taking blood pressure, temperature, and what questions to
- [My Reflection on a Year of Serving](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/my-reflection-on-a-year-of-serving/) - It amazes me at the difference that a political border and about forty miles can make. As people living in America, and not to say that we do not have our own societal healthcare discrepancies, we often take for granted the fact that when we get sick or have an injury, with most of us
- [Launching the English Language Class](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/launching-the-english-language-class/) - nThe night before the first English Language Class I was sifting through the printouts of animals with English labels, trying to memorize their names in Spanish. “What am I even doing?” I remember thinking. How could I, someone who doesn’t know any Spanish and had little interacted with the kids in Tijuana Progresso, possibly engage
- [Getting the Information Across](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/getting-the-information-across/) - Currently I am on the Pharmacy team within IHC. At first I though that the team would mainly consist of counting pills and getting sponsors to help fund the needs of our patients. Although, I quickly realized and fell in love with the community outreach aspect of our team. Not only do we desire to
- [First Trip to Clinic!](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/first-trip-to-clinic/) - The road to my first clinic was a long and difficult one. Despite being nineteen and away from home, the consent of my parents is always needed before I start on any venture that is outside of my comfort zone. At first my parents were very apprehensive, the news and stereotypes of places like Tijuana
- [My First Clinic Trip](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/my-first-clinic-trip/) - Since I had joined IHC I had been looking forward to my first clinic trip in Tijuana. When the day came I was so excited to finally experience what everyone had been talking about. The day started out bright and early as we all met up to heard to the border. The trip to the
- [A Second Clinic Experience](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/a-second-clinic-experience/) - I attended clinic for the first time months ago in the summer but had been unable to attend for the rest of the year because of my new job. When signing up for the May clinic, I was both excited and nervous to be in Tijuana again. I didn't know if going back would feel
- [Finding my Community](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/finding-my-community/) - “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” Coretta Scott King nnThis past weekend, I attended my second clinic and although it was only my second, I had one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences yet. The day started quite early, but being surrounded by members
- [Pharmacy and Family](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/pharmacy-and-family/) - "Good things come in small packages." Luckily, this age-old adage proves to be true time and time again. The first time I attended clinic and volunteered in its pharmacy I was nervous and unsure of what to expect, as I had never had an opportunity that was similar to or even parallel to any of
- [Courageous Audrianna](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/courageous-audrianna/) - Audrianna, one of our newest IHC members has proven to be a leader. For our February clinic she stepped up to the plate and drove to Tijuana for her first time in order to accommodate more IHC members and medical providers. This made clinic run more efficient and gave new IHC members the chance to
- [Diving for Food](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/diving-for-food/) - IHC members Diana Naamo, Jesse Tai, Cameron Ormiston, Matthew Chan, and myself ventured out to various grocery stores in San Diego for IHC's first dumpster dive of the year! nFirst, we stopped by Ralph's next to campus and found a plethora of perfect florals and arrangements that were ndisposed of. Check out the photo for
- [heartshelphorses.org](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/heartshelphorses-org/) - nHello all, nnI was fortunate enough to attend the December 2017 Scorpion Bay trip. I suppose there are a lot of different angles from which to approach learning something from the trip, but for now I want to talk about Earthquake. Earthquake is a man we met shortly before returning to the states, and the
- [Jennifer Le, Director of Local Action](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/jennifer-le-director-of-local-action/) - Name: Jennifer LenAge: 22nGraduation Year: Spring 2017nUCSD College: Earl WarrennMajor: General BiologynHobbies: Hiking, binge watching Netflix shows (P.S. watch Master of None if you haven't yet!), traveling, and reading.nFun Fact: I've lived in San Diego my entire life, at most 15 minutes away from the beach, and I've never learned how to swim.nSpirit animal: ChameleonnStar

## Pages

- [Home](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/) - our mission The International Health Collective strives to alleviate disparities in the San Diego–Tijuana region and abroad using an approach that is culturally sensitive, holistic, and sustainable. IHC is a youth-driven, 501(c)(3) organization run entirely by students, recent alumni, and community members. This structure gives IHC the unique ability to constantly innovate and improve its
- [About Us](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/about-us/) - our team Advisory Board Weena Joshi, MDChief Faculty Advisor & Clinical Director Weena Joshi is a pediatrician at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and Faculty at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. Weena has been with the International Health Collective since its inception and her experience and guidance has allowed IHC to become
- [Support Us](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/support-us/) - donate The International Health Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 47-4448941). All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law, and no goods or services are provided in return. Receipts for tax-purposes can be provided upon request. Direct Donation Options These platforms allow 100% of your donation to reach IHC with no processing fees.
- [Fundraiser](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/fundraiser/) - 2026 fundraiser Thank you to all that attended! You may support our work by donating directly: Support us
- [Electronic Health Records](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/electronic-health-records/) - Electronic Health Records Our team manages the clinical informatics infrastructure at the IHC clinics by overseeing the systematic integration of patient data into the Nimbo Electronic Health Record system. We ensure the highest standard of data integrity through rigorous quality assurance protocols. Beyond maintaining accurate clinical records, we analyze patient populations to identify critical public
- [Medication Education](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/medication-education/) - Medication Education This project seeks to assess community needs in education on commonly prescribed or over-the-counter medications and collaborate with the Pharmacy Quality Improvement project. After conducting the needs assessment, our team is able to determine the most prevalent health conditions present in the community and create educational materials to provide the community with a
- [Spring Jam Fundraiser](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/spring-jam/) - Spring jam fundraiser Saturday, May 2nd. 1pm. Del Mar Social. Please join us for “Spring Jam,” a benefit concert at Del Mar Social on May 2nd. Doors are at 12:45 PM, and the show will begin at 1 PM. All proceeds will go towards purchasing an Abbott i-STAT blood analyzer for IHC’s Tijuana clinic. A
- [Baja Clinics Quality Improvement](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/bcqi/) - San Juanico/Mexicali We focus on coordinating and incorporating evidence-informed improvements at IHC’s monthly free-clinics to better serve the San Juanico/Mexicali community. We consider all aspects of our clinic to make an impact from the triaging staging through to patient discharge and beyond. Project Manager: Nataly Saucedo Bobadilla; Julissa Ulloa nataly@ihcucsd.org; julissa@ihcucsd.org our work
- [Spanish Interpreter](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/spanish-interpreter/) - Spanish Interpreter Project Manager: Hailey Min hailey@ihcucsd.org Project Manager: Alexa Orozco alexa@ihcucsd.org Spanish Interpreter Project helps bridge the communication gap between various IHC projects and the Spanish-speaking communities in Mexicowho do not share a common language. Our project strives to connect IHC with our target communities in Mexico to build a trusting relationship and lasting impact. Project Description The
- [Suicide Prevention](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/suicide-prevention/) - Suicide Prevention For the past several decades, suicide has been one of the leading causes of death among all age groups and demographics. Our project works to make resources more accessible through education and advocacy in the San Diego community and beyond… Project Manager: Adeline Sackin, Saurabi Sakthivel adeline@ihcucsd.org; saurabi@ihcucsd.org What is suicide? Suicide is
- [STEM Education](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/stem-education/) - STEM Education STEM Education focuses on enriching the education of elementary schools in underserved communities. This project’s mission is to expose young children to the subjects of STEM through interactive activities. Every workshop aims to not only teach something new, but to also create an environment that encourages exploration. Overall, this project has a lasting
- [Sister League](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/sister-league/) - Sister League This initiative is dedicated to enhancing the health literacy of recent homeless women at the Sister League of San Diego Women’s Shelter. By addressing critical health and wellness topics, the project aims to empower these women with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Project Manager:
- [Nutrition and Fitness](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/nutrition-and-fitness/) - Nutrition and Fitness Education Our nutrition and fitness project empowers communities with essential knowledge to improve their health. We provide practical tips, including meal cookbooks and infographics, to help prevent issues like hypertension. Alongside nutritional guidance, we offer exercise tips, stretches, and workout plans, emphasizing the critical link between nutrition and overall well-being. Project Manager:
- [Get Involved](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/join/) - join us IHC Winter 2026 Application Currently Closed Application review Interview with IHC Board Our Winter 2026 Application Cycle has concluded. Check back Fall 2026 for our next application cycle! OPEN Skilled Volunteer Volunteers are crucial to the success of IHC as we are run and operated by a 100% volunteer-run and are sometimes short-staffed
- [Community Garden](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/community-garden/) - Community Garden IHC’s Community Garden Project aims to reduce disparities in access to affordable, nutritious food by conducting community needs assessments, distributing gardening supplies within clinic communities, and providing gardening education to children at local elementary schools. Project Manager: Vincent Huang vincent@ihcucsd.org What You Will Learn How to construct and tend to a garden You
- [Community Engagement](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/community-engagement/) - Community Engagement (ELC) The Community Engagement Project aims to offer English classes to Tijuana residents from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with limited educational opportunities. Our objective is to bridge the communication gap between Spanish-speaking residents and their healthcare providers, while also equipping them with essential English language skills for their daily interactions and needs. Project Manager:
- [Harm Reduction](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/harm-reduction/) - Harm Reduction We are a newly established organization operating under the IHC nonprofit umbrella, comprised of community members including UCSD students and non-student volunteers. Our initiative is focused on offering support and nonjudgmental assistance to individuals navigating substance use within the San Diego community. Through our services, we aim to provide life saving overdose reversal
- [Vision Care](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/vision-care/) - Vision Care VCP addresses eye health disparities by distributing free resources and educational materials in the Tijuana Progreso, Mexicali, and San Juanico clinic communities, where vision care is in high demand. We also support local vision care services in San Diego through volunteer work. Project Manager: Kylee Hu kyleehu@ihcucsd.org Our Goals (2025-26) Current Initiatives:Vision clinics
- [Pharmacy Quality Improvement](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/pharmacy-quality-improvement/) - Pharmacy Quality Improvement Project Manager: Eric Nguyen & Raymond Li eric@ihcucsd.org raymond@ihcucsd.org Work as a team to fulfill medication orders for patients during clinics at Tijuana Progreso, Mexicali, & San JuanicoDevelop ways to improve patient care by improving pharmacy efficiency (analyzing data, standardizing procedures, encourage medication adherence)Research medication sources & pharmacy support by networking with
- [Motherhood](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/motherhood/) - Motherhood The Motherhood Project is dedicated to improving maternal health and childhood development through comprehensive educational initiatives. Our goal is to provide valuable resources and services tailored to meet community needs. Project Manager: Nandita Valiveti nandita@ihcucsd.org Project Manager: Surabhi Pandey surabhi@ihcucsd.org What You Will Learn Our efforts focus on creating accessible and informative resources that
- [Emergency Response](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/emergency-response/) - Emergency Response Description coming soon! Project Managers: Bansal Gandhi and Allyson Youde bansal@ihcucsd.org allyson@ihcucsd.org What You Will Learn our work
- [Tijuana Clinic Quality Improvement](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/tcqi/) - Tijuana Clinic Quality Improvement (TCQI) We focus on coordinating and incorporating evidence-informed, sustainable improvements at IHC’s monthly free-clinics to better serve the Tijuana Ojo de Agua community. We consider all aspects of our clinic to make an impact from the triaging staging through to patient discharge and beyond. Project Manager: Esther Na esther@ihcucsd.org TCQI Project
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- [Sex Education](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/sex-education/) - Sex Education Sexual health education can be considered divisive and taboo to talk about in parts of both the Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego, California communities. However, teenage pregnancies and incidences of STI diagnoses are on the rise in both of these communities. Preventative measures, both in health education and medicine, have proven to have
- [Nyle SJ Post](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/nyle-sj-post/) - My San Juanico Experience Nyle Connolly nyle@ihcucsd.org I was very lucky to travel to San Juanico, Mexico this past June with a group of students and providers from International Health Collective of UCSD. I was initially placed on an alternate list for the trip but was contacted just two weeks prior to the departure date

## Floating Elements

- [recruitment](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/e-floating-buttons/recruitment/) - Please join us for our upcoming annual fundraiser on May 27th. More info

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- [Elementor Single Page #2093](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/?elementor_library=elementor-single-page-2093) - Welcome, IHC members This page has all organization-wide information needed for reference. Last updated: 6:07 pm July 30, 2025 Jump to... Calendar and Upcoming Events Leadership Contacts community favorites All Classes Circuit BootcampLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, te has solet postea. Voluptua quaestio dissentias has ex, no eum aliquid tibique petentium Strength TrainingLorem ipsum dolor
- [annnouncement](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/?elementor_library=annnouncement) - Limited Time: Order Official IHC Apparel Available now through Monday, April 7th. Order Form
- [banner](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/?elementor_library=banner) - Kettner Exchange Fundraiser Join us on Wednesday, April 2nd from 6-9pm. Info Donate
- [Ceramic Studio](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/?elementor_library=ceramic-studio)
- [health equity](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/?elementor_library=health-equity) - Support IHC's Vision for Health Equity We’re raising money to expand the care we provide to disadvantaged communities in San Diego and Mexico. Donate
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## Categories

- [Clinics](https://internationalhealthcollective.org/category/clinic/)