Nepal 2017
On September 29, 2017, a team of 18 members consisting of doctors, nurses, and support staff embarked on its journey to Chitwan Hospital Medical College, nestled in the village of Bharatpur, Nepal. Team Members Dr. Ken Arthur (Plastics), Dr. Mamata Bharucha (OB/GYN), Jessica Crane, CST/CSFA, Dr. Bret Delone (Surgeon), Carol Donahue, RN, Risë Enoch, Staff …
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 procedures changing the lives of not only the patients served, but also the Operation Medical volunteers and the staff of Kasturba Hospital, our surgical camp …
2016 Panna India
On January 14, 2016, a group of 11 volunteers left Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to start their long journey to Panna, India. The group flew out of Washington, Dulles to New Delhi, India. After a 5 hour layover, they boarded a 5-hour flight from Delhi to Khajuraho, India. A one-hour bumpy car ride brought the group of weary travelers to …
HAITI 2015
This was Operation Medical’s THIRD trip to Hospital Pierre Payen (HPP) and was held from October 21 to November 4, 2015. The team members included a large contingent from New England and under the leadership of Dr. John Judson and Dr. Jeffrey Segil, were able to see 150 patients in surgery clinic and 100 patients …
Operation Medical’s Second Surgical Mission to Haiti
In October 2014 Operation Medical conducted its second surgical mission trip to Haiti. The team went to the Pierre Payen Hospital located approximately 2 hours from the city of Port- au- Prince. This year’s mission team members saw the results of a cervical cancer screening program that was started in the past by Dr. Julie …
Operation Medical – India 2015 Surgical Mission to Lions General Hospital
Operation Medical third surgical mission for its 2014/2015 year took place in the state of Gujarat, India. The team performed 114 surgical procedures at the Lions General Hospital in the city of Mehsana. Dr. Mukul Parikh was the mission leader. Mehsana Charitable Trust Foundation is very active in the field of medical services and opened …
Operation Medical’s First Surgical Mission in Malawi Africa is a Success
Operation Medical’s first surgical mission for its 2014/2015 year took place in Malawi, Africa. The team performed 59 surgical procedures in the operating rooms and 120 procedures in the emergency room at Kamuzu Central Hospital located in Lilongwe the capital of Malawi. Dr. Baker Henson, the mission leader said “The mission was very successful considering …
Operation Medical’s 2014 Outreach to India
Valsad Surgical Mission Debrief During a recent surgical mission trip to Valsad, India, Operation Medical was able to perform 216 free surgeries, changing the lives of not only the patients served, but also the Operation Medical volunteers and the staff of Kasturba Hospital, our surgical camp sponsors and hosts. Speaking at a recent meeting of …
Haiti – 2013
Operation Medical’s First Surgical/Medical Camp Since its inception in June, 2013 Operation Medical conducted its first mission trip to the Hospital Pierre Payen (HPP) in Haiti. During the mission, the team performed 40 surgeries, including four emergency procedures. The team also assisted in kicking off a new surgery to this facility – cataract removal and …
