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Heartbeats from Honduras – May Enews
Fires Causing Respiratory Distress I am used to seeing burning trash, open fire stoves, and dust when in Honduras. But I am also used to seeing beautiful blue skies with white puffy clouds. That was not the case during my most recent trip. The sky was grey, thick with smoke and ash, and the smell of…
Read MoreYou Provide a Lifeline
Ian and his mom Senia are learning and growing because of the comprehensive care they are receiving. They are reporting terrific results! When mission team providers met Ian in February, they knew he was having health issues. At 11 months, he only weighed 14 pounds. Sadly, that is the weight of an average 3-month-old. The…
Read MoreYou Build Smiles
How, you ask? Because you provide the best tools at just the right time. Four years ago, Aracely brought her son Javier to the clinic. Told by local doctors there was nothing to do; she was desperate to find someone to give her help and hope. Javier was three years old. He could not hold…
Read MoreHeartbeats from Honduras – March Enews
Things start moving fast in March. Not only do we all gain more sunlight this month than any other this year, we are getting into the groove of this year’s schedule. We have 18 mission teams planned, with two days of telemedicine the weeks in between. That’s wonderful news for the people in Honduras! Spring…
Read MoreMedical Care, Dental and Ophthalmology!
The Barnes/Johnson team was full of medical providers, two dentists, and an ophthalmologist! Their busy week included clinic days in Limón, Whispering Hope, Icoteas, and Plan de Flores. Together they served 788 patients with much needed medical, dental, and vision care. In addition, the team was able to distribute sunglasses and reading glasses. Co-leader Emily…
Read MoreMedical Equipment Needs Grow
Walkers, canes, transport chairs, wheelchairs, PETs. crutches – all vital medical equipment needs that require a lot of planning and expense to get from the US to Honduras to the patients coming to the clinics. Board member Lou has worked for many years to ensure that medical equipment is available for the patients you care…
Read MoreT. Morgan Team Highlights
The Morgan team was the first team of the year with a dentist – which is an added blessing to any team. They saw 732 patients & distributed 110 reading glasses and a lot of sunglasses. They also distributed many bags of beans and rice. In Limón, 110 dental patients received needed extractions. Thanks to…
Read MoreNew Appliances
The kitchen refrigerator spent the better part of last year leaking and was finally replaced in January. The old double deep freezer was not far behind and was replaced this week. Just like in your house, there is always something to be replaced or repaired. In addition to the heat, the salty ocean air is…
Read MoreImportance of Continuity of Care
This sweet baby came to a telemed clinic last week. She was wheezing and congested. She hadn’t nursed in over a day. It’s so difficult when little ones just can’t tell us what is wrong! Nurse practitioner Emily was able to help! She completed a thorough exam using the Blue Tooth equipment available with our TytoCare…
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