OCHO created the CORE program (Coordinator of Outreach and Remote Education) for the OCHO

academy. Dr Patrocinio Sarmiento, a local Honduran doctor, will be the leader for this project. He brings professional expertise, experience with OCHO volunteer services and a strong commitment to serve patients in the Santa Barbara region. He is responsible for infrastructure needs and costs to launch a telehealth and tele-education program to serve in Atima and St Vicente. In addition, he will coordinate training and identify gaps in health care and knowledge.

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