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Our last day in clinic was bittersweet. We were excited for the day, but also looking forward to returning home to our loved ones.

We started as usual, prepping for the day and then seeing patients, spending time with each and every one, regardless of how simple the need.

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Our busiest clinic day so far, but as we gathered in the evening and shared our experiences, one theme stood out. We have all been blessed with different skills, but together, we have been able to do so much more.

In Pediatrics, a mother received reassurance and answers. She had the c...

What started as a much needed day off quickly turned into an adventure of its own. While some of us chose to brave the rain storm and snorkel, a special few of us had a different mission they were called to. 

The rain came down hard and flooding covered the island as special operations Down Pour...

Our mission is much more than a diagnosis or a treatment plan—it is about how we all come together. 

One of our first patients was a man with a history of stroke, brought in by his wife. We needed to brace his affected foot, so we gave him our shoes, put the brace in them, and we continued. Whil...

We arrived to clinic with lots of women & children ready to be seen. Among the various encounters, we treated abscesses, repaired lacerations, managed chronic illnesses, and cared for orthopedic injuries. 

A woman arrived to our clinic today in need of a laceration repair after being at...

Sunday was all about learning, unpacking, organizing, and getting ready for clinic. We rolled up our sleeves and worked as a well oiled machine. 

And thanks to YOU, our incredible supporters, we have a lot to work with!

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Which means…

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Friday - Our final day of clinic was bittersweet as we felt the sadness of saying goodbye to new friends and a place we’ve grown to love, alongside the sweetness of having held nothing back. Close to 600 patients were seen this week from a 7-day old home-birth baby to a 90-year-old lady who lives a...

Guanaja - Day 6

Thursday, September 9 - We took the clinic downtown today to a tiny island called Bonacca, or El Cayo, where almost 6000 people make their home. Down an alley a short distance from the dock, a church opened its doors to host the clinic and we were warmly greeted by the clinic ...