Clinic and Hospital Experiences

Today we dispersed to a private clinic, an outpatient clinic, and the local hospital.  It was an eye-opening experience as we saw the process for the people in each setting.  In all areas, the nursing students were able to utilize nursing skills, but also see and experience the culture in new ways. 

At the private clinic, Dr. Giron, had to bring the news of a newly diagnosed woman with bone cancer. This impacted the students as they witnessed the poor prognosis as it was delivered to the family.  They also saw a patient who pulled up in a car with severe diabetic ulcers on both feet as they hung out the car window. 
At the outpatient clinic we saw three patients with a diagnosis of tuberculosis.  The third group was able to assist with dressing changes on surgical and medical wounds.  They saw a compound fracture with the bone of a gentleman's leg, exposed just below the ankle.  There were attempts to realign it right in the patient's bed.  The hospital group were on the local newscast with missionary Angie Overholt being interviewed. 

In the afternoon we went shopping for two local village families and distributed this food in order to provide for daily nutrition.  A huge burden as these families are trying to make ends meet.  These families have children who are also sponsored to attend school to be able for education, and learn skills to have a trade.  This will help to provide in a meaningful way to break the cycle of so many families.

The Lord is opening His world and the people He loves to each one on the team.  There is still so much to process and may the Lord continue to open our hearts and help all of us to have compassion and love for all people, where ever we are.

A special thank you to Marion General Hospital Parish Nurse Program for providing blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes.  A set was presented to Fannie, a nurse who has recently completed her education to provide for her family. 

Another thank you to Ted and Hazel Dowden as we were able to give some of the skirts Hazel made to some of the girls of the local village.

Pictures to be added later.....