Susan and Alex, together with Danny and Trini Miniano, had another opportunity to be part of
this year's eye and medical clinics in San Felipe, Mexico
as part of the Flying Samaritans.
As with previous medical clinics, this was a joint effort with the local
Lions Club and the Mission San Felipe Church. The eye clinic saw 200 patients.
At the other side of the town, a free medical clinic was held by volunteer doctors and nurses --- specializing in
family medicine, pediatrics and OB GYN --- and saw about 50 patients.
Trini, being a registered nurse, was part of the the medical clinic team;
Alex, Susan and Danny were helping at the eye clinic.
Below are some of the picture highlights of the trip:
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The trip started at the Vacaville Nut Tree airport. |
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Then stopped by at Calexico to pick-up Danny and Trini before proceeding to Mexico. |
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In front of the Calexico International Airport preparing to depart for San Felipe, Mexico. |
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Like previous years, a line already formed early before we opened the clinic at Mission San Felipe church. |
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Susan with the rest of volunteers briefing before bringing in patients. |
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Susan operating the optical machine that determines prescription grade of glasses. |
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Danny manning the first station. |
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Alex directing patients between stations. |
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Additional pre-screening stations before seeing Dr. John, our volunteer optometrist. |
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This is the final station where patients will be given free prescription glasses. |
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At the other side of the town, the medical team checked on patients in a medical clinic. The medical team included volunteer nurses and doctors in the field of family medicine, pediatrics and OB GYN. Trini, being a registered nurse, was part of the medical team. |
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Trini checking a patient's BP. |
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Group debriefing after hard days work. |
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Awesome sunrise as we prepare to fly back to the USA. |
| We again thanked God for the safe travel and the opportunity to serve others. We hope that others were blessed, especially those who may not have the means to have their eyes checked, but now can see clearly; and for those with medical problems that got addressed by our volunteer medical professionals. | |