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It is getting warmer in Wichanzao, and our doors will be open for the patients to enjoy the garden while they wait.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
How does your garden grow?
We have come a long way since June on the courtyard garden that is shared by the clinic and our neighboring micro finance ministry, Sinergia. First rocks, then grass and now flowers! Three months ago grass was transplanted and this past week the lawn was edged and flowers planted by Corey Christians of Wilton, Connecticut. Thank you for all of your hard work Corey!
It is getting warmer in Wichanzao, and our doors will be open for the patients to enjoy the garden while they wait.
June 2009:
August 2009:
November 2009:
It is getting warmer in Wichanzao, and our doors will be open for the patients to enjoy the garden while they wait.
June 2009:
August 2009:
November 2009:
Friday, November 6, 2009
We are excited to announce we will begin attending patients on Saturday mornings in the areas of Dentistry and Obstetrics as well as extending hours in the Pharmacy. This will be much more accomodating to many of our patients who are normally unable to to because of work on weekday mornings. We hope to extend these same hours to Medicine soon.
Also we have had several changes in personnel in recent months, including our head nurse Diana Barreto accepting a new position to work for a year in Sanagorán a community in the Sierra where childhood malnutrition and anemia is rampant. We are excited that she has been offered this opportunity as childhood development and nutrition is her passion. Please pray that the Lord would give us wisdom as we are now seeking a Christian nurse to continue Diana's work here. Also Lora Karraker (and her husband Eric) recently returned to the States, and we were sad for their time here to end but are excited for them to begin a new chapter in their lives! We miss them all very much, and are greatly indebted to them for their faithful work and countless contributions to the development of the clinic.
We also are very excited to welcome new additions to the Clinic staff:
- Kelvin Pastor, Lab tech
- Angel Rosario, Dentist
- Terri Attardo, Intern recently graduated from UConn in Nursing
- Patti Kinsey, Intern
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Short Term Team from IPC Savannah
The past week we had the privilege of hosting a medical team from Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia. The team consisted of Frankie Daniell, Dr. Ryan Moody, MD (Internist and Pulmonologist), and Paul Carpenter (a pharmacist from St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital).
Monday through Wednesday the team held medical campaigns in Larco and Arevalo Church and at our new chapel in the neighborhood of Parque Industrial. Dr. Moody attended 15-25 patients each day with the assistance of Lora Karraker and Jose Salaverry who were our translators for the week. Paul Carpenter oversaw the distribution of free medications to each patient, as well as instructing them on the proper use of their current medications.
On Thursday and Friday, while Dr. Moody saw patients in the clinic, Frankie and Paul constructed a new roof for the stairwell and waiting room in the Consultorio Médico Pastoral. This was a much needed and appreciated improvement to our facilities as the current structure had been leaking!
Thank you IPC Savannah Team for all of your labors with us this week. We enjoyed your fellowship and encouragement and hope to have you back again next year!
Monday through Wednesday the team held medical campaigns in Larco and Arevalo Church and at our new chapel in the neighborhood of Parque Industrial. Dr. Moody attended 15-25 patients each day with the assistance of Lora Karraker and Jose Salaverry who were our translators for the week. Paul Carpenter oversaw the distribution of free medications to each patient, as well as instructing them on the proper use of their current medications.
On Thursday and Friday, while Dr. Moody saw patients in the clinic, Frankie and Paul constructed a new roof for the stairwell and waiting room in the Consultorio Médico Pastoral. This was a much needed and appreciated improvement to our facilities as the current structure had been leaking!
Thank you IPC Savannah Team for all of your labors with us this week. We enjoyed your fellowship and encouragement and hope to have you back again next year!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
1st Charla de Salud
Yesterday, the clinic hosted a charla de salud—literally a "health chat" for the women who are involved in Peru Missions microfinance program, Sinergia.
Over 40 women crowded into one room to listen to Sonia Guerra, our Obstetriz from the Consultorio Médico Pastoral speak on female health and hygiene issues. They were educated on when to seek professional care, as well as reminded of the 50% discount they receive in the clinic due to their participation in Sinergia’s programs. All of the women listened attentively and were very receptive to the information. We were encouraged by their enthusiasm and questions and hope to serve them by hosting health education programs for them on a regular basis.
Su salud está en tus manos!
Over 40 women crowded into one room to listen to Sonia Guerra, our Obstetriz from the Consultorio Médico Pastoral speak on female health and hygiene issues. They were educated on when to seek professional care, as well as reminded of the 50% discount they receive in the clinic due to their participation in Sinergia’s programs. All of the women listened attentively and were very receptive to the information. We were encouraged by their enthusiasm and questions and hope to serve them by hosting health education programs for them on a regular basis.
Su salud está en tus manos!
Your health is in your hands!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Short Term Medical Teams 2009
We have been blessed this year with several short-term medical teams as well as individual physicians that labored with us in Peru this year. Our ministry in the community is often advanced through the efforts of individuals and teams of healthcare professionals who serve with us. The following teams and/or individuals have served in the Consultorio Médico Pastoral and carried out mobile medical campaigns around Trujillo and other cities in Northern Peru.
February 16-20 Independent Presbyterian Church
Memphis,TN
For five days, a team of 28 including five physicians, three nurses and various support staff, conducted mobile medical campaigns in various neighborhoods in Trujillo.
February 23-27 Dr. Ronald Morton
Louisville, KY
Dr. Morton, pediatric pulmonologist,
worked in our clinic as well as conducted medical campaigns outside the clinic. Additionally, he made rounds in the local hospital and gave a lecture on Asthma
April 9-May 9 Dr. Dale Hansen
Memphis, TN
Dr. Hansen is a recent medical school graduate that came to Peru and worked in our clinic for a month. Dr. Hansen is a member of Independent Presbyterian in Memphis, TN.
April 25–May 1 Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Uletshey
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Uletshey and his wife Whitney visited Trujillo and saw patients in the clinic as well as conducted medical campaigns in several of our neighborhoods and at a local orphanage. Whitney is a physical therapist and was also able to treat many patients while serving in Trujillo.
April 27-May 29 Dr. David O’Byrne
Wellington, New Zealand
Dr. O’Byrne is an emergency medicine physician. During a year of traveling through Central and South America and working with local facilities, he was able to spend a month working in our Wichanzao Clinic. Additionally he helped out with several mobile campaigns including a visit to the orphanage as seen in this picture.
June 5-14 Calvary Presbyterian Church
Newport News, VA
Along with three University lecturers and a group that conducted a Vacation Bible School, a physician, Dr. David Davis, MD and a dentist, Dr. Bill Griffin, DDM, (with his wife Linda assisting) returned to Trujillo this year with Calvary Presbyterian Church. Drs. Davis and Griffin were able to conduct a medical campaign in Magdelena de Cao and also treat patients in the Wichanzao Clinic.
June 12-19 Trinity Presbyterian Church
Tuscaloosa, AL
We were thrilled to welcome for the first time to Trujillo a team of 30 people from Trinity Presbyterian Church! This team consisted of both a Medical Team and a Vacation Bible School team. The Medical Team included four physicians and a physical therapist that conducted medical campaigns in several of our neighborhoods here in Trujillo.
June 29-July 3 First Presbyterian Church
Jackson, MS
Since its inception, Peru Mission has had the privilege or partnering with FPC Jackson on Short Term Teams. This was the 10th year that a team has traveled to Cajamarca and conducted a medical/dental campaign. In addition to providing medical and dental care, the team conducted a VBS in several schools as well as sports camps in the afternoons at a local soccer stadium. Thank you for your longstanding work in Cajamarca, Peru!
July 17-24 Trinity Presbyterian Church
Norfolk, VA
A team of 26 eager participants came to Trujillo. Part of the team conducted English workshops for Peruvians wanting to improve their English skills. The Medical Team consisting of three pediatricians, a nurse, and a physical therapist held medical campaigns through several of our poorer neighborhoods. The medical campaigns also serve as an outreach to the community and one little girl has started attending church thanks to the medical campaign that was held in her neighborhood!
August 1-7
Dr. Parker Ellison and Jason Vassar
Jackson, MS
Dr. Ellison (pediatrician) and his two children (Lee and Claire) came to Trujillo for a week and worked in the medical clinic and at several mobile campaigns. Additionally, Jason Vassar, a dental student at the University of Mississippi Dental School, was able to come and work with our dentist in the clinic and at the mobile medical campaigns.
And to come...
September 11-19
Independent Presbyterian Church
Savannah, GA
A group of three, including a pharmacist, cardiopulmonology specialist, and an assistant will be in Trujillo working in our clinic and also conducting some mobile medical campaigns.
February 16-20 Independent Presbyterian Church
Memphis,TN
For five days, a team of 28 including five physicians, three nurses and various support staff, conducted mobile medical campaigns in various neighborhoods in Trujillo.
February 23-27 Dr. Ronald Morton
Louisville, KY
Dr. Morton, pediatric pulmonologist,
worked in our clinic as well as conducted medical campaigns outside the clinic. Additionally, he made rounds in the local hospital and gave a lecture on Asthma
April 9-May 9 Dr. Dale Hansen
Memphis, TN
Dr. Hansen is a recent medical school graduate that came to Peru and worked in our clinic for a month. Dr. Hansen is a member of Independent Presbyterian in Memphis, TN.
April 25–May 1 Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Uletshey
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Uletshey and his wife Whitney visited Trujillo and saw patients in the clinic as well as conducted medical campaigns in several of our neighborhoods and at a local orphanage. Whitney is a physical therapist and was also able to treat many patients while serving in Trujillo.
April 27-May 29 Dr. David O’Byrne
Wellington, New Zealand
Dr. O’Byrne is an emergency medicine physician. During a year of traveling through Central and South America and working with local facilities, he was able to spend a month working in our Wichanzao Clinic. Additionally he helped out with several mobile campaigns including a visit to the orphanage as seen in this picture.
June 5-14 Calvary Presbyterian Church
Newport News, VA
Along with three University lecturers and a group that conducted a Vacation Bible School, a physician, Dr. David Davis, MD and a dentist, Dr. Bill Griffin, DDM, (with his wife Linda assisting) returned to Trujillo this year with Calvary Presbyterian Church. Drs. Davis and Griffin were able to conduct a medical campaign in Magdelena de Cao and also treat patients in the Wichanzao Clinic.
June 12-19 Trinity Presbyterian Church
Tuscaloosa, AL
We were thrilled to welcome for the first time to Trujillo a team of 30 people from Trinity Presbyterian Church! This team consisted of both a Medical Team and a Vacation Bible School team. The Medical Team included four physicians and a physical therapist that conducted medical campaigns in several of our neighborhoods here in Trujillo.
June 29-July 3 First Presbyterian Church
Jackson, MS
Since its inception, Peru Mission has had the privilege or partnering with FPC Jackson on Short Term Teams. This was the 10th year that a team has traveled to Cajamarca and conducted a medical/dental campaign. In addition to providing medical and dental care, the team conducted a VBS in several schools as well as sports camps in the afternoons at a local soccer stadium. Thank you for your longstanding work in Cajamarca, Peru!
July 17-24 Trinity Presbyterian Church
Norfolk, VA
A team of 26 eager participants came to Trujillo. Part of the team conducted English workshops for Peruvians wanting to improve their English skills. The Medical Team consisting of three pediatricians, a nurse, and a physical therapist held medical campaigns through several of our poorer neighborhoods. The medical campaigns also serve as an outreach to the community and one little girl has started attending church thanks to the medical campaign that was held in her neighborhood!
August 1-7
Dr. Parker Ellison and Jason Vassar
Jackson, MS
Dr. Ellison (pediatrician) and his two children (Lee and Claire) came to Trujillo for a week and worked in the medical clinic and at several mobile campaigns. Additionally, Jason Vassar, a dental student at the University of Mississippi Dental School, was able to come and work with our dentist in the clinic and at the mobile medical campaigns.
And to come...
September 11-19
Independent Presbyterian Church
Savannah, GA
A group of three, including a pharmacist, cardiopulmonology specialist, and an assistant will be in Trujillo working in our clinic and also conducting some mobile medical campaigns.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Consultorio Médico Pastoral
The Consultorio Médico Pastoral serves as the core of Peru Missions current Medical Ministry in the city of Trujillo, Peru. We are a small clinic that serves the impoverished neighborhood of Wichanzao. Here we aim to share the love of Christ by providing the best low or no-cost health care services possible to this underserved population. The clinic is open on weekdays and offers services in General and Internal medicine, Obstetrics, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Dentistry, Laboratory Analysis, Pastoral Counseling and a Pharmacy.
Our goal is to provide health care to this poverty-stricken area, and this ministry often provides unique opportunities to share the Gospel with people through word and deed. Patients are attended in the clinic as well as provided with follow-up pastoral home visits when needed or requested. We aim to care for both physical and spiritual needs of the community and are assisted in this work by volunteer medical mission teams from the United States. With the help of these teams we are able to hold campaigns in the neighboring communities and offer much needed medical attention. This helps to build a good reputation and expand awareness of the presence of the clinic to people in the surrounding areas.
Current updates for the medical ministry and links to team and clinic photos can be found on this site. We are thankful for your interest and pray that you will continue to grow in God's grace and prayerfully partner with us as we seek to advance the Kingdom here in Trujillo, Peru.
Our goal is to provide health care to this poverty-stricken area, and this ministry often provides unique opportunities to share the Gospel with people through word and deed. Patients are attended in the clinic as well as provided with follow-up pastoral home visits when needed or requested. We aim to care for both physical and spiritual needs of the community and are assisted in this work by volunteer medical mission teams from the United States. With the help of these teams we are able to hold campaigns in the neighboring communities and offer much needed medical attention. This helps to build a good reputation and expand awareness of the presence of the clinic to people in the surrounding areas.
Current updates for the medical ministry and links to team and clinic photos can be found on this site. We are thankful for your interest and pray that you will continue to grow in God's grace and prayerfully partner with us as we seek to advance the Kingdom here in Trujillo, Peru.
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