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The mission of Oceania Community Health is to facilitate community-driven projects that help the community take control of their own health. Community identified projects aim to address health care, education, economics, culture and the environment of the island. Proposed projects are judged on their importance, feasibility, community involvement, cost, sustainability, and how well they fit within existing cultural/health systems. Below is a list of current, past, and future projects for Yap, Micronesia.

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:: Environment
Past and Current Projects
- Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Study
Possible Future Projects
- Turtle/Marine Preservation
- Island Clean-Up
- Restroom Construction
- Drinking Water Improvements
- Mosquito Eradication
- Fly Eradication
- Management of Traditional Food Sources

:: Education
Past and Current Projects
- Obstetrics Training for Health Professionals
- Educational Materials for Community Health Providers
- Books to Island Libraries
- School Supplies for Island Children
- Training Community Health Assistants
Possible Future Projects
- Community guided Health Education
- Visiting Med Student/Resident Program
- Visiting Teacher Projects

:: Economics
Possible Future Projects
- Conscientious Development of Economic Resources
- Establishment of Community Fund for Emergencies

:: Culture
Past and Current Projects
- Culturally Appropriate Health Care Facilities
Possible Future Projects
- Traditional Healing
- Canoe Building and Races
- Dance Competition
- Outrigger Paddling
- Navigation School
- Promotion of Traditional Arts

:: Health Care
Past and Current Projects
- Rebuilding a Community Health Center
- Community Needs/Health Assessment
- Provision of Medical Equipment/Supplies
- Providing Head Start School Physicals
- Collaborating in Yap Cancer Needs Assessment
- Dengue Fever Response
- Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic
- Responding to Dengue Outbreak
Possible Future Projects
- Diabetes Project
- Women's Health
- Tuberculosis Screening
- HIV Education/Prevention
- Mental Health/Suicide Prevention
- Smoking Cessation
- Parasite Eradication
- Comprehensive Neighboring Island Health Assessment

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