One More Village Foundation

San Felipe Eye Clinic with Flying Samaritans

Oct. 2, 2016 Update - 2016 Medical Mission Trip to San Felipe, Mexico

Susan and Alex were at San Felipe, Mexico on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2016 for a medical mission as part of the Flying Samaritans organization(click here for more info on Flying Samaritans).

There were two clinics held on Oct. 1, 2016 --- a pediatric clinic, and an eye clinic. These clinics were joint efforts with the Flying Samaritans, the local Lions Club and the Mission San Felipe Church. There were also volunteer medical students from Mexicali who served as interpreters. The eye clinic saw about 300 patients that day with more than 250 patients given prescription glasses. Those with more serious eye problems, such as severe cataracts, were referrred for follow-up exams and treatments.

This was another successful and blessed medical mission trip. We thanked God for the safety and protection through out this trip. Below are some of the picture highlights of the trip:

Sept. 29, 2016:

The trip started from Vacaville with a overnight stop at Fullerton before crossing the border to Mexico.

Sept. 30, 2016:

Crossed the US-Mexico border over Calexico/Mexicali and landed at San Felipe; it felt so hot when we arrived that Susan took shade under the wing while the plane was being secured.

Oct. 1, 2016:

There were two medical clinics going on --- a pediatric clinic and a eye clinic. Susan and Alex were part of the eye clinic.

Locals lined up early outside the Mission San Felipe Church were the eye clinic was held.

Patients go through several eye screenings and exams before they were given prescription glasses.

Those with more serious eye problems, such as advance cataracts, were referred for follow-up exams and further treatments.

Post clinic dinner of the Flying Samaritans volunteers.

Oct. 2, 2016:

Time to depart for the return flight to US. This was another successful and blessed medical mission trip. We thanked God for the opportunity to be part of it, and the safety and protection provided throughout this trip.

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	Sept. 29, 2016: The trip started from Vacaville with a overnight stop at Fullerton before crossing the border to Mexico.
	Sept. 30, 2016: Crossed the US-Mexico border over Calexico/Mexicali and landed at San Felipe; it felt so hot when we arrived that Susan took shade under the wing while the plane was being secured.
	Oct. 1, 2016: There were two medical clinics going on --- a pediatric clinic and a eye clinic. Susan and Alex were part of the eye clinic.
	Locals lined up early outside the Mission San Felipe Church were the eye clinic was held.
	Patients go through several eye screenings and exams before they were given prescription glasses.
	Those with more serious eye problems, such as advance cataracts, were referred for follow-up exams and further treatments.
	Post clinic dinner of the Flying Samaritans volunteers.
	Oct. 2, 2016: Time to depart for the return flight to US. This was another successful and blessed medical mission trip. We thanked God for the opportunity to be part of it, and the safety and protection provided throughout this trip.