Guatemala September 27 - October 5/2014
WHEN
Sep 27 2014 - Oct 5 2014
WHERE
Cubulco, GT
COST
$2,250.00
TRIP IS CLOSED
Positions Needed: 2 General Surgeons, 2 OB/Gyn Surgeons, Anesthesia Providers, 2 Scrub Techs, 2 OR Nurses/Circulators, 1 PACU Nurse
Guatemala is the most populous & largest economy in Central America, but its rural population still lives in great deprivation – excluded socially, economically, and politically due to language and geographical barriers & to a lack of education and economic opportunities. As a result, Guatemala has among the worst “health outcomes” & “health indicators” in Latin America.
We will be serving the people of Cubulco. It is a small mountain town 5 hours, by bus, north of Guatemala City. At an elevation of 3200 feet, the weather is mild & pleasant. The people are warm, friendly & welcoming. Our missionary hosts are Julio & Veronica Cárdenas. A majority of the citizens speak Spanish although some speak the native dialect of Achi. We will have interpreters available to assist us.
GHO has partnered with AMG (Advancing the Ministry of the Gospel) http://www.amginternational.org for many years. We will provide a full complement of medical & surgical services at Senorita Elena Medical Center. Surgical cases will include hernias, gallbladders, prolapsed uterus, retroceles, cystoceles, etc. Medical problems such as malnutrition and parasites are prevalent in this area. The hospital provides ongoing medical support but only offers surgery 1-2 times a year with visiting medical teams. Over 15,000 patients each year are given the gospel message as they receive medical and dental treatment.
We will see patients Monday through Thursday. The rest will be travel days except for a sight-seeing day the Saturday prior to departing.
Please contact James & Sheila Foxworthy at [email protected] with further questions & information.
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
Positions Needed: 2 General Surgeons, 2 OB/Gyn Surgeons, Anesthesia Providers, 2 Scrub Techs, 2 OR Nurses/Circulators, 1 PACU Nurse
Guatemala is the most populous & largest economy in Central America, but its rural population still lives in great deprivation – excluded socially, economically, and politically due to language and geographical barriers & to a lack of education and economic opportunities. As a result, Guatemala has among the worst “health outcomes” & “health indicators” in Latin America.
We will be serving the people of Cubulco. It is a small mountain town 5 hours, by bus, north of Guatemala City. At an elevation of 3200 feet, the weather is mild & pleasant. The people are warm, friendly & welcoming. Our missionary hosts are Julio & Veronica Cárdenas. A majority of the citizens speak Spanish although some speak the native dialect of Achi. We will have interpreters available to assist us.
GHO has partnered with AMG (Advancing the Ministry of the Gospel) http://www.amginternational.org for many years. We will provide a full complement of medical & surgical services at Senorita Elena Medical Center. Surgical cases will include hernias, gallbladders, prolapsed uterus, retroceles, cystoceles, etc. Medical problems such as malnutrition and parasites are prevalent in this area. The hospital provides ongoing medical support but only offers surgery 1-2 times a year with visiting medical teams. Over 15,000 patients each year are given the gospel message as they receive medical and dental treatment.
We will see patients Monday through Thursday. The rest will be travel days except for a sight-seeing day the Saturday prior to departing.
Please contact James & Sheila Foxworthy at [email protected] with further questions & information.
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
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Financial
Total cost
$2,250.00
Milestones
| $150.00 | Application fee (due upon applying) | |
| $1,300.00 | Project fee (due two weeks prior to trip) | |
| $600.00 | International Airfare* (approximate) (due upon ticketing) | |
| $200.00 | Domestic Airfare* (varies with starting location) | |
| $0.00 | (*Administrative credit will be made when exact costs available) |
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Important Note! The expiration date on your valid passport MUST be 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. It may take 3 to 6 months to receive a passport from your local passport office; therefore, you may consider obtaining your passport via g3visas at www.g3visas.com.
- Some foreign language skill is greatly appreciated
- Vaccinations
Responsibilities
- Attending morning and evening team meetings, including devotions
- Serving in the capacity of position on team and/or at direction of the team leader
Restrictions
- General and GYN Surgery Team
Preparation
- Complete passport if not already.
- Talk with family
- Start fundraising
- Please fax all required form to 423-764-1417 or email to [email protected]
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