As part of the medical team, I have the privilege of participating in mobile health clinics this week. It takes a small army of health care personnel, translators, and support staff to make these mobile clinics possible. Mission of Hope partners with a local pastor who opens his church up to host the health clinic. This work could not be done without the impressive abilities of the many translators who switched effortlessly between Spanish, Creole, and English. Many of the patients were there because they had no more medications to treat their chronic conditions, such as asthma or high blood pressure. However, only some of these needs could be met because all the medications given out are donated, so supplies of needed medications vary widely. For example, asthma medications always seem to be in short supply which was evident today when a mom and her 10-year-old son, who both had a history of asthma, were unable to get the most effective medication to treat their episodes of shortness of breath. Sixty-two patients were seen yesterday and 56 patients today and represented all ages. Whatever their treatment was, their lives were touched by the Mission of Hope mobile medical clinic.
Ruth Toner
We haven’t had a chance to reply until now, but want to express our appreciation for the mission team and all that you are doing. We know it has to be very challenging, but very rewarding as well. For sure keep the daily updates coming.
Way to go Saint Joe’s Mission Team!!!
Doing God’s work is awesome.
Prayers your way,
Pete