Free Surgical Camp | Full Report 2014
Surgeries, Updates, Yearly Reports
Hey Statesiders, We’re all safely back and reacclimatizing, slowly. Some more slowly than others, depending on whether you got a good case of the airplane flu or not, which, I did….big time cough, laryngitis, sore throat, phlegm, mild fever, and chills, but this too is passing. We’re all safely back and reacclimatizing, slowly. Some more
The Last word
Hey Statesiders, We’re all safely back and reacclimatizing, slowly. Some more slowly than others, depending on whether you got a good case of the airplane flu or not, which, I did….big time cough, laryngitis, sore throat, phlegm, mild fever and chills, but this too is passing. This is the final note home (blog,as the kids
Holding Back Tears
Everyday is a different and eye-opening experience here…even for me who’s been to and seen a lot of varied cultures over the years. We have continued to work in the operating room in the hospital and also had a few very emotional exchanges. Its Pongal now, a Hindu/national holiday that lasts for 3 days. It
Overview And Efforts Report
Over the past 2 years , projects at St. Mary`s Mission Hospital have concentrated on much-needed improvements to the Outpatient Clinic including roof repairs, painting, bathrooms, windows and furnishings. Last year a second new fully equipped and air conditioned operating room was completed in time for the January 2013 Free Surgical Camp during which time
Conditions And Facilities
Conditions and facilities for the Free Surgical Camp:
New Operating Room Construction Completed!
2013: We are delighted to report that do to the generous donation of a wonderful benefactor we have been able to complete the construction of a new Operating Room which is adjacent to the current one. Additionally, we have upgraded the instrument sanitation room, added two indoor water working toilets and a meeting room for
Changing Lives One Person At A Time
We have been running the Free Surgical Camp each January since 1999. The beginnings were very poorly equipped and somewhat scary, but with the help of people like Americares and other wonderful donors, we have been able to bring the supplies, equipment, and safety up considerably toward modern USA standards. Last January we did 338
16th Free Surgical Camp Another Record Setting Year! | Full Report 2013
Another Record Setting Year 2013 proved to be an exciting year indeed. The team was very anxious to see the wonderful improvements that our hospital administrator Mr. Jay had worked so hard to get completed. With an additional operating room we were able to bring both an additional surgeon and anestetist. Set with additional capacity
What A Pace
Its Sunday, no work day, down time. I took the team to the Leprosy Village this AM. Those of you who have been here know it well. Its the same only worse. 7 years ago we raised some $$ to put metal doors on the open toilets. Some of them have fallen into rot and