June 2009 Work Trip
"Blog"
The third Amiguitos work team is in Veracruz for 8 medical clinics and
one medical clinic in Penjamo in June 2009. Below are the brief
updates from the
team during the
work trip. Please scroll
to the bottom to see the latest updates!
Curtis
On Thursday June 11, 2009, at 1:47 PM, Curtis
Wait wrote:
Buenos Días,
Our work team is on its way to Mexico. Alex Wait arrived
safely June 6. Anne & Curtis are on our way now and
arrive
late tonight Thur June 11th. Tomorrow Alyson & Matthew arrive
and Saturday Barry and James. Dana and Viki arrive a
week from Friday.
These
pill packers can really pack it! Thanks to all those who helped
on Friday June 5 ,2009 at the Wait's house (more photos below in next
BLOG).
We are all excited and want to thank all the folks for helping pack
pills last Friday June 5th. We will keep you up to date on
our progress. We have clinics Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur the next two weeks
around Veracruz and then make a 10 hour trek up to Pénjamo for a
final
clinic on Sat June 27. Please keep us all in your prayers and
thank you all for your ongoing support!
Curtis
On Friday June 12, 2009, at 6:30 PM,
Curtis
Wait wrote:
We made it!! Our paperwork never made it to the
customs officials however. But to our great relief the
bishop of SouthEast Mexico came to the airport and marched into the
customs area, spoke to security and the customs officiers and made sure
they would let us through. So no problems!! Its great to
fly into a small town airport. Many thanks to bishop Benito
Juárez Martínez for working his magic.
So the pill counting continues. With only 4 of the team here it
goes a lot slower. But we count and count. Alyson and
Matthew arrive tonight (Barry and James tomorrow), so we will soon have
reinforcements.
Goldi
& Anne count, count, count ..... Alex and Curtis off screen crying
for mercy.
We were also met with great news. Goldi completed the purchase of
the land the day we arrived. So the permanent center is on its
way. Also in Veracruz this week were John, Steve and Matt
from the Peace and Justice center in Phoenix (the money behind the land
purchase). Alex has been down for a week as well. So
attached are some photos of the pre-clinic preparations both in the USA
pill packing and now the Mexico version. Plus John, Steve, Matt
& Alex helping out at the center in Laguna this week and poking
around the land. Okay, a few things about the land. It is
on a big slope (we have to level it) and it has an old building (we
have to tear it down). We will be able to keep the septic tank
but that is it. Lots to do. Goldi is already talking about
renting a man with a backhoe to tear down the building and dig some of
the terracing. Then we need to build retaining walls and of
course walls around the property before any of the children can meet
there (perhaps a small roof to keep the sun out too & a working
bathroom!). Yeah, so we will be in the temporary center for
quite some time. Still, very good day today.
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Did I mention that tempuratures are stuck at 96 farenheit (and 50%
humidity). I think I'm getting used to it! (no I'm
not). Give me a day or two.
Curtis
On Saturday June 13, 2009, at 10:30
PM, Matthew (Age 14) wrote:
Today we helped out at the preschool, the smaller kids colored and
played with the computers. The older kids practiced English and learned
the names of foods. Everyone threw rings and tried to catch them on the
dolphin’s nose. For lunch we had chicken noodle soup with tortillas,
tamales, and oranges. It was really tasty. After school we went down to
the lagoon.
Anne,
Alyson and Matthew relax for a few minutes at the lake ("laguna" in
Laguna near the Amiguitos Community Center
Alex can skip rocks really well but everyone else was
lucky to get
in a skip or two. Many swan in the lagoon and took pictures of the
people. Some played slapping games, for lack of a better term. We went
back to the school for a meeting and some games. Non-Spanish speakers
had some trouble understanding but once the games were demonstrated
everyone joined in. Some of the kids took flyers for the clinic.
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Matthew
On Sunday June 14, 2009, at 8:30
PM, James (Age 16) wrote:
Today we woke in the smothering heat and humidity of summer.
We started the day off slow with a nice warm and delicious breakfast.
We then started to count and label pills with Anne. After a few hours
Alex, Curtis, Alyson, & Goldi went to Wal-Mart and bought the
necessary goods for the week to come. Once they came back I found out
that the water cooler filled with Gatorade was almost out so Berry,
Alex and I went to the Super Smart and bought more ice for the new
batch of Gatorade and a little extra for other drinks. I have now
become the ice boy and I will be getting ice now for the rest of the
time that I am here in Veracruz. Later we had lunch, which consisted of
beef, rice, salad, and French fries. After lunch we did more pill
sorting and labeling, and the five men from Arizona came and went with
us to the community center. Anne showed me her stash of bubbles. Now I
will have plenty of bubbles for all the clinics to come. At
3:00pm we
then went to the community center where 14 people were baptized.
James
gives out Candy at the Amiguitos Community Center
We then had a “fiesta” where we handed out candy and stuffed animals to
the kids along with blow up balls. We then started to clean up and had
a last minute meeting about the clinics to come. We then left and
returned to Goldi’s where my Dad and me left and bought chips for the
group and got a water bottle for me for the clinics. Well it is getting
late and I want a shower so I’m going to wrap this up. We had a good
day today and we got a lot of the pill sorting and labeling out of the
way along with some baptisms, this week is going to go really well.
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James
On Monday June 15, 2009, at 7:00
PM, Alex (Age 19) wrote:
Day #1 of Clinic. We were in La Laguna, where our community
center is. It was an very good day in terms of production.
We saw 155
people!! 120 kids from the surrounding area and from the school.
The
newest members of the team, Matthew and Alyson both did very well and
where not overwhelmed by anything but the heat (which is a constant
problem in Veracruz), however we took care of the heat with our cooler,
10 gallon container of Gateraid and LOTS of ice. We have a great
team
this year and I’m so excited for the next few clinics! The Chamacos who
are helping us do a great job. Maria Elena helped Alyson take
temps,
weight, height and blood pressure. Ramon and Omar took medical
histories, Guillermo helped me with the Doc-to-pharmacy business and
Elena and Cesar both helped in the Pharmacy. All of them did a
great
job and I know we wouldn’t be able to do much without them, so I’m
happy to be working with them for the next few weeks.
Alex makes friends!
Tomorrow we are in the same school and are going to see the rest of the
kids that we never got to see a doctor today and whoever else may
come. I know that we well be as efficient as we were today if not
better now that we have made some necessary adjustments.
***Today was Porfi’s 53rd Birthday!!!!!!***
This message will self distruct in 5…4…3…2…1………
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Alex
On Tuesday June 16, 2009, at 7:00
PM, Barry Pardus wrote:
The second day at Laguna School! After a wonderful
breakfast of tamales, eggs, pineapple, peaches and pastry, our
generously provided city transportation arrive on time. Upon
arriving
at the school, the “Tarp Team” set up the Triage tarp and then the uber
tarp in the courtyard. Alex, tarp man extrodinare, spent a lot of
time
on the roof of the school. Both were very much appreciated
throughout
the day as the blazing sun rose in the Mexican sky. The uber tarp
allowed the Dentists to utilize the courtyard to see the children.
Barry
is a blur as the perscriptions were FLYING through
pharmacy on our second day of clinic at Laguna. More people and
many
more medicines per person (news of our arrival in Laguna spread
and
the sicker people made their way in to clinic). Tomorrow
a new location. A slow down coming for pharmacy???
The day two medical experience saw almost 100 more patients than the
previous day. The Pharmacy filled over 610 prescriptions
for 233
people. The entire team was very dedicated and worked very hard serving
all of the people. Our Water Lilly (Curtis) tirelessly kept the
gaterade flowing. All were well hydrated! (I think I need to go
to the
bathroom).
The staff and principal at the school were very gracious and tolerant
of our team and we appreciated them for letting us “disrupt” their
normal day. The school carried on classes as we worked.
The work is tiring and at times can be a bit challenging, but also so
rewarding. All-in-all a very good clinic day!
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Barry
On Wednesday June 17, 2009, at 8:30
PM, Alyson Bradley wrote:
Today we got to sleep in. After two early clinics it felt
wonderful not
to have to get up at 6:00 a.m. to shower, eat, and go. I stayed
in bed
reading until 8:00 a.m. – I loved it!
After breakfast, Goldi, Curtis and I went downtown (
el Centro)
to Costco. We went by the beach, which was beautiful.
Costco looked
the same as in Colorado, only everything was in Spanish. There
were
more tropical fruit flavors, mango and pineapple were common.
Most of
the items were the same. We filled three carts full. The
challenge of
the Costco shopping was fitting the three cartfuls in the small car the
Veracruz government graciously lent to Curtis. We got it all to
fit by
some miracle, but it involved Goldi being surrounded by food, paper
towels, and candy. She even had to hold the cake we had
bought! When
we went over speed bumps the candy would fall down on her head like a
piñata. We were late coming home and had to quickly unload
the car
into the house because it was time to go to clinic.
Caren & Alyson handle triage
The lift team (Barry, Alex, James & Matthew) with help from our
driver,
Hugo, helped unload and put the bags for the clinic in the truck and the
car. We went to a new school today in Vias Ferreas. The teenagers
from
the center came to help (thank God!) It was busy, but not as busy
as
yesterday. The highlights were having ice cream when a vendor
came by
on his bicycle cart, and the empanadas we had for dinner (in a
quick
break). We are going to go for pizza now, so I better sign off…
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Alyson
On Thursday June 18, 2009, at 10:00
PM, Curtis Wait wrote:
We done did it! The first week's clinics are complete (over
680 patients and 1850 perscriptions filled). It was another "late
start" schedule (clinic 1pm to 7pm). So per our new "late start"
tradition, Goldi & Curtis go shopping. This time to Home
Depot.
Again filling the car with gear. Something to set the things we
bought
yesterday on.
Curtis
is always checking that everyone is doing well. However, the
Latina
Salsa beat of Maria Elena's heart seems to have him confused.
What's
fair is fair, so as part of the "triage team" Maria Elena checks
Curtis' heart and recommends he go to pharmacy for some meds.
It was cloudy and rainy all day. We waterproofed our truck bed
and put
the people in an extra taxi and the other car. Note for June to
November the streets of Veracruz can turn into rivers (nice photos of
that in today group). We also took lots of pictures of our food
today
(and even some flowers). Fortunately the rain stopped just as we
setup
clinic and only started again as we were finishing the last
patient.
Lower tempuratures, no wind (and no tarps today!!!! .....
yipee!)
It is nice to have a few days without clinic! Tomorrow is free
time
and Saturday an excursion to Tajin (ruins four hours away). Great
fun. Dana, Viki & Saul arrive Friday and Alyson,
Mathew, Barry
& James leave Sunday. So slight adjustments for our "Week 2
team".
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Curtis
June 2009 Clinics: 1st Week (15Jun09
to 18Jun09) RECAP:
The
Team was HUGE
From the USA (in order of appearance):
Alex (runner/security)
Anne (pharmacy)
Curtis (water)
Alyson (triage)
Matthew (pharmacy)
Barry (pharmacy)
James (pharmacy)
Already in Mexico (also in order of appearance at clinics):
Goldi (entry tickets)
Hugo (driver yeah!)
bishop Benito (customs)
Dr. Augustin (medical)
Dr. Maya (health briefings & pharmacy)
Ana (pharmacy with her mom; Dr. Maya)
Dr. Porfirio (medical)
Roberto (translator)
Dr. Tomas (medical)
Miguel (runner)
Ramon (medical history/runner)
Raul (medical history/pharmacy)
Ana (medical history)
Maria Elena (triage)
Caren (triage)
Omar (runner)
Guiermo (runner)
Elena (pharmacy)
Cesar (pharmacy)
14 Dentists each day (different ones each day, tracking down the names
which include: Dr Ana, Dr José "PP"
2 Psychologists (hmm, again need names)
Maria Luisa - Additional Health worker
Special thanks go to the Principals, custodians and teachers at the
schools in Laguna neighborhood (Primary School) and Vias Ferreas
neighborhood (Enrique Segarra Thomas school). Also we very much
appreciate the City of Veracruz for providing a driver and vehicle,
PLUS a tiny gold car for Curtis to drive. Fewer taxis and much
more fun.
40 Team members
The
patients, perscriptions & conditions:
Laguna - Monday 15 June 2009
Temp High 90F/32C Low 73F/23C Humidity 80% 1.6 cm rain
155 Patients (120 children, 35 adults) 364
perscriptions given.
~130 patients visited the dentists
Laguna - Tuesday 16 June 2009 - weather very hot:
Temp High 90F/32C Low 79F/26C Humidity 73% 0.0 cm rain
233 Patients (170 children, 63 adults) 619
perscriptions given.
~200 patients also visited the dentists
Vias Ferreas - Wednesday 17 June 2009 - weather hot & windy:
Temp High 91F/33C Low 81F/27C Humidity 69% 0.0 rain
151 Patients (104 children, 47 adults) 426
perscriptions given.
Vias Ferreas - Thursday 18 June 2009 - weather cooler &
rain:
Temp High 84F/29C Low 77F/25C Humidity 87% 2.1 cm rain
144 Patients ( 56 children, 88 adults) 446
perscriptions given.
Week 1 totals:
683 Patients ( 450 children, 233 adults) 1855
perscriptions given.
~330 patients also went to the dentists
Ah Friday! After four very productive clinics we have tiempo
libre (
free time) at
last! We had the luxury to sleep in once again (breakfast at 9:00
am). Around noon, we took taxis downtown for lunch, site-seeing
and
some shopping. If you have not had the opportunity to ride in a
taxi
in Veracruz, it is similar to Nascar except the driver speaks Spanish
and you pay for the ride. It is a good idea to make sure you paid
your
last insurance premium… Lunch was at the Gran Café (has
air
conditioning!) where most of us partook in the “Tower Of Meat”; a huge
platter of beef, pork, chicken, sausage and bacon (a partial
cholesterol challenge).
Beef,
Pork, Chicken piled with sausage and bacon.
The “Tower” came with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avacato and corn
tortillias. Sufficiently stuffed, we shuffled off to do a little
shopping. Once we arrive back at Goldi’s, we found 7,000 pills
that
needed to be packed for next week’s clinics. Break time was
OVER! As
luck would have it, five of our friends from Arizona arrived to help us
finish off the last 3,500 or so. The Arizona guys are here in
Mexico
installing water purification units in area villages.
James,
Barry & Alex break down medications bought today for use in next
week's clinics while the girls are off shopping. Curtis is off
camera
cracking a whip. Thanks to all who responded to our plea for
additional funds. You are making it possible for us to keep our
clinics going next week.
Dana and Viki arrive at 11:00 pm and most of us will stay up to greet
them. Tonight's movie is "August Rush" on DVD in English with
Spanish
subtitles. Show started at 8:30pm (now!!). That
should keep us busy
until the girls arrive.
Tomorrow we are off on our excursion to Tajín at 7:00 am sharp!
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Barry
On Saturday June 20, 2009, at 10:00
PM, Viki Dombrowski wrote:
I can't tell you how great it is to meet the children that
Amiguitos is impacting the most, and to finally get faces to go with
all the stories. These kids that Amiguitos are investing in are truly
special and sweet children.
Dana & Viki arrive in time for
Tajín
Today we went to Tajín, which is an Aztec (and other cultures)
ruin and
museum essentially, and it was a blast. The Aztec ruins were really
cool to see. But more importantly we got to take the kids to a place
they had never been before. They got to learn about a civilization that
helped cultivate the culture they dwell in currently. It sounds
repetitive, but it was so much fun. They loved the time and the
attention. We even got to hit the beach briefly on our
way. I can't
wait to spend more time with them and get to see them in action in the
clinic.
Today was a great representation of all the phenomenal things that are
happening here in Veracruz, and it is a only the beginning to my trip.
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Viki
On Sunday June 21, 2009, at 7:00
PM, Dana (age 16) wrote:
Happy father's day everyone!!! Today was a fullfilling day,
as usual! The crew from the guest-house (which is now limited to Viki,
Curtis, Alex, Anne, Goldi, and I ..... since Matt, Ralph, Barry, James,
Alyson & Matthew all left today) went to Laguna to have church and
celebrate the birthday of the all important Guillermo who was turning
15. The Church service was very successful, and included a sermon by
our very own Curtis Wait (in spanish might I add... quite impressive).
We blessed and were blessed throughout the day while hanging out with
los chamacos (the
teenagers). After the service, We ate lunch in the center with all of
the children, which is my personal favorite thing to do. There was
nothing but smiles as we all enjoyed each other's company and ate.
Alex,
Magali, Viki & Dana "do shots" of hot-sauce while hanging out
We experienced some new "reggaeton" music provided by our teenagers in
the center later in the afternoon. Inspired by the music we had a fun
dance party in preparation for the birthday party to come that evening.
Guillermo's fiesta was very nice. We were served dinner at his house
followed by cake! My favorite thing about his house were all the
pavos,
or turkeys that they were raising. There were about eight full grown
turkeys, and many various types of chickens. I was partial to the baby
chick waddling around. All in all, we had a very successful and
relaxing day. We'll be ready to work tomorrow!
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Dana
On Monday June 22, 2009, at 8:00
PM, Alex (age 19) wrote:
Week 2. Day 1.
Clinic today was in the Tarimoya neighborhood (Jose Maria Morelos y
Pavon primary school). We were here last December and are going
to be here again tomorrow. We had our work cut out for us with 4
team members from last week having to leave us and only 2 more coming,
but it turned out very well. After a late start we ended up
seeing 224 people, and 170 of those were before lunch!!! This was
not a number that I was expecting and I think everyone is as pleased as
I am with it :)
Alex
smiles while running bags of medicine to the doctors for verification
and then delivery to patients
We are currently preparing ourselves for some "
Tiempo Libre" (free time) and
will be doing the same thing, same place same time, less people
(some of the
Chamacos
-- teenagers -- won't be able to make it tomorrow : Elena &
Raúl )
Tune in next time to hear what Veracruz has in store for all of us
in tomorrow's clinic ;~D
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Alex
On Tuesday June 23, 2009, at 10:00
AM, Maria Elena (15) wrote about
her experience in the clinics (in Spanish) and Robert translated for
her into English: Note:
She is one of the teenagers in the Laguna center and a leader who helps
Goldi run the center.
Maria
Elena takes time out in Triage to hold the cute babies
MI OPINION SOBRE LAS JORNADAS
MEDICAS ami las jornadas que emos hecho hasta hoy me an paresido
muy
bien yo senti que mejore en como checar la precion como tratar a las
personas el trabajo de Ramon esta regular bueno pero puede
mejorar
pues es su primera vez. pues Ana para ser su primera vez estubo un poco
mas bien que el de Ramon y Caren pues tambien es regular pero ella
tiene que aprender que cuandoesta en hora de trabajo no debe estar
haciendo otras cosas pues rimero que atienda a las personas y luego si
le da tiempo que aga lo que quiera bueno y lo demas estuvo super
mejor
a y la comida muy sabrosa e doy muchas gracias a Goldi, Curtis,porque
me presta su musica y atodos los demas por hayudar.adios a todos los
quiero mucho .muaa,besitos bay, bay
My opinion about these medical clinics that I am helping with is
that they are so good because in the time that I have been helping I
have learned a lot, like how to check a person's blood pressure and how
to be good at helping people. I also helped with clinics in
December. My friends Ramon and Caren are working in clinics for
the
first time. Ana was really good (her first time also) and
Caren has
great focus. Everything was very nice, the food was good too and
I
have to say thank you to Goldi (who works hard to help us participate)
and Curtis (because he lets me use his music and speakers!). See
you
next time and I love you guys bye bye.
Maria Elena
On Tuesday June 23, 2009, at 9:00
PM, Viki Dombrowski wrote:
Today was my second day of clinic, the sixth overall, and it went
extremely well. Although it was not as busy as the day before we did
manage to help 203 people averaging 3 prescriptions per person. That is
over 600 prescriptions!
Alex,
Viki & clinic supplies in route to clinic
Yesterday and today reminded me of the great things the friends of
Amiguitos are helping us do. It is through their support that we are
able to hand out, on average, 600 prescriptions a day to people who
really need them. These are medicines the people we visit cannot afford
but need desperately. What an amazing thing Amiguitos is doing!
I also have had the opportunity to get to know a few of the kids
better. Caesar, who works with me in the pharmacy, is a great kid. They
all really are. Anne asked him what he wanted to be and he had no idea,
but I know that this young man is going to make a difference in the
world because he has such a good heart. All of the kids are awesome and
discovering this is what happens when you invest in Amiguitos. You are
investing in the lives of the young people in Mexico who are going to
make a difference in the world.
Thanks to all the people who made this trip possible. God has used you
to mold the hearts of people in Mexico and in the United States.
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Viki
On Wednesday June 24, 2009, at 7:00
PM, Curtis Wait wrote:
A
new school today and the first time we ever worked there (Emma Godoy
Primary School in the Dos Caminos neighborhood very close to
Laguna).
Three children from the Laguna center attend this school and they were
VERY proud to have us in their school. It was a good day and we
saw
more patients than ever. People are sicker here and need more
medications. We have run out of 10 of our 33 medications which
makes
things more difficult. I took a doctor and bought all the
anti-parisite medications I could find at the central pharmacy downtown
($200 USD). This helped a little, because almost every patient
receives this anti-parisite medication. We will be buying
much of of
this in the future in the USA plus the other medicine I bought over the
weekend). Wow, it has been an great trip. We have
seen over 1,100
patients so far and have two clinics to go.
Curtis
finds the "Paparazzi" get right up in his face now.
Thank you all for your wonderful support. Without you we would
be
unable to have such great clinics. The people are very thankful
and
appreciate your help.
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Curtis
On Thursday June 25, 2009, at 10:00
PM, Curtis Wait wrote:
So
today we completed our Veracruz clinics at a new school in the Predio
La Loma neighborhood (Vicente Lombardo Toledano primary
school). It
was our busiest day yet. This is a large school within walking
distance of Laguna. One of our center's particpants (Kati) goes
to
school here. So with only one day, we had LOTS of children to see
plus
all the adults who came to clinic from the neighborhood. This was
a
great location and we plan to definately plan to come back again in the
future. The school's principal is very supportive and organized
(always a great help!). We ran out of a few more medicines today
and
so near the end were only able to give vitamins to the school children
(all the anti-parasite meds we brought and bought were used up a few
hours before clinic closed).
Of course today is also a sad day. It is the last day we see
the
teenagers from the center who have now been working with us for 8
clinics on this trip plus 4 last December and our excusions to Xico
(December) and Tájin (June). So lots of tears and
goodbyes. Dana and
Viki put together a photo album from December 2008 and this trip of
June 2009 and gave it to the teenagers today. They love the
photos.
Maria Elena,
Cesar, Ana, Raul, Dana, Caren, Alex, Ramon, Guiermo, Anne, Curtis,
Goldi (front), Porfi, Viki, Miguel, Tomas, Augustin, Maya, Corazon and
Ana (back).
Thank you for all your support and we hope you enjoy the pictures
and updates from our trip. We look forward to returning in
December
for more clinics and perhaps a second week for working on the permanent
Laguna center. We made some more new friends on this trip
and
deepened our friendships with the kids at the center. We have
given all of the small donations collected at the clinics over to
the teens at
the center to fund projects to help their neighborhood and to help
others. It will be fun to see what they decide to do. They
brainstormed over 70 ideas, so it may take them a while to decide what
to do first.
I hope you consider joining us on a trip in the future. And
again,
thank you so much for your prayers, support and compassion for these
wonderful children and families.
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Curtis
June 2009 Clinics: 2nd Week (22Jun09
to 25Jun09) RECAP:
The
Team lost Alyson, Mathew, Barry & James
The Team gained Dana, Viki,
Sául & Corazon
39 on Team
The
patients, perscriptions & conditions:
Tarimoya - Monday 22 June 2009
Temp High 88F/31C Low 77F/25C Humidity 80% 0.0 cm rain
224 Patients (159 children, 65 adults) 651
perscriptions given.
~100 patients visited the dentists
Tarimoya - Tuesday 23 June 2009
Temp High 88F/31C Low 75F/24C Humidity 75% 0.0 cm rain
203 Patients (107 children, 96 adults) 657
perscriptions given.
~50 patients also visited the dentists
Dos Caminos- Wednesday 24 June 2009
Temp High 90F/32C Low 79F/26C Humidity 74% 0.0 rain
317 Patients (235 children, 82 adults) 944
perscriptions given.
Predio La Loma - Thursday 15 June 2009
Temp High 91F/33C Low 79F/26C Humidity 74% 0.0 cm rain
377 Patients ( 315 children, 62 adults) 910
perscriptions given.
~50 patients also visited the dentists
Week 2 totals:
1121 Patients ( 816 children, 305 adults) 3162
perscriptions given.
~200 patients also went to the dentists
On Tuesday June 30, 2009, at 6:00
PM, Curtis Wait wrote:
We
had a great time in Pénjamo. Curtis, Anne, Alex, Dana
& Goldi made the drive. Driving there and back was,
ummmm interesting! 11 hours Veracruz to Pénjamo
(Friday). The Pénjamo to Veracruz return (Monday) started
with an 8 hour delay for car repairs (opps!) then 10.5 hours
driving. Mexico city was a big challenge and night driving is
more difficult. So we felt great about the lower overall travel
time (read: got lost less!!).
We had a small clinic in beautiful little hospital downtown the
Saturday after our Friday arrival. The clinic focused on the
elderly. Then we had Sunday a chance to meet with a group
that will be working with our newly created Amiguitos de Pénjamo
group led by Maria Elena Arredondo. The rest of the day was
fun. First, tour the local tequila factory. Then spend the
day in the country resting and taking in the cool mountain
breeze. Ah!! Of course we eat very very well. And we
stayed with friends at the cute little hospital that they own.
The time in Pénjamo was great. We felt so welcome and
enjoyed our time together and look forward to the projects that
Amiguitos Pénjamo will be putting together.
We definately do not recommend driving across half of Mexico for
leisure. So our day in Veracruz to pack up and fly home was great
also.
We appreciate all the donations that were given. Goldi will be
giving them out to the children of Laguna this weekend.
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Curtis
June 2009 Clinics: Pénjamo
27Jun09 RECAP:
Maria Elena (tickets)
Maria Elena "2" (runner)
Abril (triage)
Yunot (triage)
Elvia (jr) (triage)
Dr. Luis (medical)
Dr. Ramiro (medical)
Dr. Guillermo (medical)
Adriana (pharmacy)
Yanis (runner)
Cristian (runner)
José Luis (runner)
Viki (lunch)
Mariana (runner)
Nancy (runner)
Elvia (sr) (runner)
Maria (cleanup)
Carmen (cleanup)
Alex (runner/security)
Anne (pharmacy)
Curtis (pharmacy)
Dana (triage)
Goldi (Medical History)
23 on Team (small??)
The
patients, perscriptions & conditions:
Pénjamo - Saturday 27 June 2009
Temp High 77F/25C Low 61F/2516C Humidity 80% 0.3 cm rain
117 Patients (26 children, 91 adults) 276
perscriptions given.
GRAND TOTALS for June 2009 Clinics:
1921 Patients (1292 children, 629 adults) 5293
perscriptions given.
Thank you so much for all your support and hope to see you in Mexico
soon!! Curtis
