Helena, MT — Carroll College Associate Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Chrissie Carpenter ’02 is currently
leading a group of eight Carroll students on an immersive academic and service experience in Zambia.
The group, who departed on May 15 and will return at the end of the month, is engaging deeply in a
hands-on exploration of global health systems through the course SA 489: Medicine & Public Health in
Zambia.
This unique study abroad course, conducted in partnership with African Impact, introduces students to the
culture of Zambia and the country’s healthcare challenges. Throughout their time in Livingstone, students
are gaining first-hand experience shadowing professionals in public health clinics and participating in
community health education initiatives.
In the program’s first week, students are stationed at local clinics where they observe and assist in a
variety of departments, including outpatient care, HIV and TB services, maternity care, and pharmacy
operations. They have the opportunity to support medical staff by taking basic vitals and patient histories,
thus freeing up healthcare workers to serve a larger number of patients.
The second week emphasizes public health outreach. Carroll students will help deliver workshops on
critical health issues such as nutrition, cervical cancer, women’s health, and living with HIV. These
workshops provide life-changing education to community members and are designed to encourage
sustainable, healthy lifestyle choices.
Woven throughout the program are cultural activities and adventures that enhance the students’
understanding of Zambian society and its health landscape, while also fostering meaningful global
engagement.
This program exemplifies Carroll College’s mission to prepare students for lives of purpose and service
and reflects the college’s commitment to integrating academic learning with impactful global experiences
through the college’s curricular Sed Vitae Experience.
Follow along for photos of the group’s journey on Carroll’s social media:
www.facebook.com/carrollcollege.
For more information about global learning opportunities at Carroll, visit carroll.edu/studyabroad.
Carroll College Students Engage in Public Health Program in Zambia
