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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION
In January, 2005, the doctors of the Center for Women’s Health joined a very talented and energetic medical team and participated in a medical mission to the Dominican Republic. The mission was sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Newtown, PA, and was a great success. Since 2005, the physicians and staff at the Center for Women’s Health have helped the mission grow from 15 participants to over 75 medical and non-medical support staff this past year. The yearly mission is beginning its first year as an independent non-profit agency, the Dominican Dreams Foundation, dedicated to bringing medical care to those in dire need in the Dominican Republic.
The physicians and nurses provide general medical care to over 4,000 patients over a 9 day period. The patients are of all ages and are tremendously appreciative of the care and medicines they receive from the team. The doctors visit many villages in the northern region of the Dominican including Monte Llano, Cabarete, and Puerta Plata. The clinics take place in churches, schools, firehouses, and even in the streets of the villages.
Taking part in such an amazing mission is a gift not only for the people of the Dominican, but also for the physicians and staff members who participate. The work is rewarding and the patients are extremely grateful for all they receive. Working with those less fortunate has given all of the participants a deeper sense of who they are and has reaffirmed their calling to the medical profession. The physicians are thankful to have the opportunity to participate in this great mission.
The physicians and staff at the Center for Women’s Health are looking forward to future missions as the program continues to grow. The team has also raised money to build a house for a family with 12 children who were not fortunate enough to have a safe place to call home. Thanks to our staff and patients we have collected baby clothing for the many infants that we see in the villages. We have also collected wedding gowns and formal wear since many of the people have no means to purchase or rent these items for the weddings and special occasions.
The physicians and entire medical team appreciate any support that is offered from the community. Donations of money, clothing, food, medical supplies, or household items can be made at the Center for Women’s Health. The team is also looking for anyone interested in participating in future missions to join on and help make the mission even more successful! Medical training is not necessary, as there are many jobs to be done and everyone has a skill we could certainly tap into! Please ask anyone at the Center for Women’s Health for more information.
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OF SPECIAL NOTE
In
January, 2006, the doctors of the Center for Women’s
Health joined a very talented and energetic medical team and
participated in a medical mission to the Dominican Republic.
The mission was sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
in Newtown, PA, and was a great success. The physicians provided
general medical care to over 2500 patients over a 9 day period.
The patients were of all ages and were appreciative of the
care and medicines they 
received
from the team. The doctors visited many villages in the northern
region of the Dominican including Monte Llano, Cabarete, and
Puerta Plata. Their clinics took place in churches, schools,
firehouses, and even in the streets of the villages.
Taking
part in such an amazing mission was a gift not only for the people
of the Dominican, but also for the physicians themselves. The
work was rewarding and the patients extremely grateful for all
they received. Working with those less fortunate has given all
of the physicians a deeper sense of who they are and reaffirmed
their calling to the medical profession. The physicians are thankful
to have been asked to participate in this great mission. The
generosity and hospitality of the Dominicans was heartwarming
and appreciated by the entire medical team.
The
physicians are looking forward to making this mission a yearly
event. The team is also currently raising money to build a
house for a family with 12 children who are not fortunate enough
to have a safe place to call home. The physicians and entire
medical team appreciate any support that is offered from the
community. Donations of money, clothing, food, medical supplies,
or household items can be made at the Center for Women’s
Health. The team is also looking for anyone interested in participating
in next year’s mission to join on and help make it even
bigger and better than this year! Please ask anyone at the
Center for Women’s Health for more information.
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The
Center for Women's Health team takes a break on Halloween!
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