April 2008

TRIP NOTES

There were good tail winds until northern Baja, then mixed winds southward, on Friday’s trip down. The weather on the Pacific side was near perfect. On the Mulege side there were strong easterly winds. Sunday’s trip home saw the usual headwinds and a generally smooth ride. Tobin and his plane stayed an extra night in San Juanico and met with the teachers in the schools about the computer program on Monday morning.

CLINIC NOTES

Marilyn cracked the whip on the medical side, working with Bobby Bliss in the pharmacy, as Dr. Bob Gayou (wearing white with lovely tan accents), Dr. Barbara Hrach (in a light green and flowing, tasteful floral), and Dr. Eric McFarland (in a soft, natural pressed, blue scrub complemented by khaki slacks) spent time in between patients test-driving a new chart and progress note format we are developing for the clinic. The translators, Dan Seible and Debbie Murphy, were excellent and significantly contributed to the patient experience. Approximately 50 patients were seen with enough time for Dr. Gayou to provide the local practitioner with a short course on suturing. Plans are underway to initiate a monthly health-related information session for the local people and we are looking for appropriate Spanish-speaking health professionals to teach. The topics so far considered are: basic first aid, dental care, nutrition, elderly care, and caring for your children when they're sick. (Editors note: The medical side seems to be overly concerned with fashion this trip. Barbara, is that your influence?)

DENTAL CLINIC

The Dental clinic was a great success. Dick Klein worked hard and delivered seventeen partials and full dentures. John Grube and Jerry Woolf kept busy doing extractions and fillings. Stu MacPherson did many fillings, and even a couple root canals at the end of the day. Donna Hillman had the patients smiling with clean teeth. The dentists were assisted by Melodi Willis, Larry Cochran, and Roni MacPherson. Clair Woolf was ready and willing to step up and learn some dental assisting, with the help of Melodi. Sterilization was performed by Maggie Crosby. Susan Grube, Marilyn Zellet, and Don Zellet did a great job keeping the patients organized and coming. With a job well done by all, a new patient record was made with a total of 79 patients seen. Way to go team!!

APRIL VOLUNTEERS

Pilots: Larry Cochran, Jim Gaskin, John Grube, Frank Heintz, Ross Rankin, Roni MacPherson, Tobin Greensweig, Jerry Woolf, Terry Rahe

RN: Bobbie Bliss

MDs: Barbara Hrach, Eric McFarland, Bob Gayou

Med Student: Kimberly Tran

Phototographers: Wendy and Madeline Goodman

Clinic Coordinator: Marilyn Enns

EMTs: Ana Devaney, Chris Huntsman

Helpers: Karen Yule, Maggie Crosby, Debby Sherman, Surry Sherman, Maia Bradley

Interpreters: Susan Grube, Marilyn Zellet, Don Zellet, Debbie Murphy, Ana Devaney, Dan Seibel

Dentists: Dick Klein, John Grube, Stu MacPherson, Jerry Woolf

Dental Assistants: Melodi Willis, Roni MacPherson, Larry Cochran, Clair Woolf, Sasha Kashkes

MAY TRIP

We need an OPTOMETRIST for the May or June trip!

Volunteers, call Melodi at (805) 736-7123.

Trip will be May 16.

Potluck will be Wednesday, May 7th at the home of Mark and Terry Harris. Please bring a dish to share. Click here for details »

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