October 28, 2017 – Gratitude, Hope, Faith and Acceptance
On Thursday, October 26, 2017 Dr. John Reidell operated on a 57 year old albino man from St. Mark. Dr. Reidell removed several malignant melanoma skin lesions from the man …
October 25, 2017 – The Haitian People – Integrity in the Face of Adversity
During clinic Dr. Scott Barnes had three patients on October 23rd, two patients on the 24th and one patient today that had advanced disease that had not been cared for …
October 23, 2017 – A Sea of People at the Pierre Payen Hospital This Morning
Unbeknownst to the team Annie Hume from the Gods Children of Haiti orphanage ran a radio campaign announcing the upcoming presence of Operation Medical at the Pierre Payen Hospital beginning …
October 22, 2017 – Operation Medical Arrived in Haiti: Unpacking and Prepping for Tomorrow’s Cases
The Team Dr. Scott Barnes, Physicican – Clinic Dr. Lou Boxer, Anesthesiologist (Second Week) Linda Brindle, RN – Operating Room Dr. Morgan Callahan, Resident – Surgeon Christi Catalano, CRNA Dr. Joe Cincotta, …
October 5, 2017 – And The Heat Goes On
Wedesday was a hectic day with more C-sections taking priority for ORs. Operation Medical volunteers continue to care for patients and lend a hand to the local clinical staff. The …
October 4, 2017 – Steady As We Go
It’s hard to believe it’s Wednesday already. Time really flies during surgical camps. The small group of volunteers has a great camaraderie and is staying well. Tuesday’s cases totaled 15, …
October 3, 2017 – Nepal – Babies R Us
Monday afternoon was a big baby day at Chitwan Hospital. Much of the day was spent screening patients. Additionally, the Operation Medical Team worked side by side with the local …
October 2, 2017 – Nepal Surgical Camp Has Started
The Chitwan Medical Hospital Surgical Camp officially kicked off this morning with a briefing for the team and welcome from Dr. Harish Chandra Neopane, Chairman and Professor of General Surgery …
September 13, 2017 – Preparations Well Underway for Operation Medical’s First Outreach to Nepal
On September 29th, a 16-member team from Operation Medical will begin the 20+ hour journey to Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital in Bharatpur Nepal to conduct a surgical mission camp. …
Valsad India – 2017 Surgical Mission Trip Report
From January 22 to 27, 2017 during a surgical mission trip to Kasturba Hospital in Valsad, India, Operation Medical performed 229 free surgeries, 100 breast cancer screenings and 90 dental …