Medical Mission Update–May 1st

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

MEDICAL MISSION UPDATE

POSTED MAY 1, 2018
Although October still seems far away, the mission group is bustling with activity. We continue to investigate the medical environment in Peru and local sources for follow-up treatment if needed. We are collecting supplies from other non-profit groups and we are checking off the items required for temporary medical licenses for our physicians and the mission as a whole.

Under the leadership of Laina DeRose M.D., we have received many medical supplies such as bandages, gloves, masks, blood pressure cuffs, and some medication. Our target date for shipment is still the beginning of June to allow ample time for transportation and customs clearance. We will soon be working with the Academy classes and the parishioners to collect items that will enable residents of Jose Galvez to live healthier lives, such as vitamins, toothpaste and soap. Watch the OLMC bulletin for updates.

Our group is now comprised of 30 missionaries and we are looking forward to serving the people of Jose Galvez Peru!

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POSTED APRIL 20, 2018
September 28th may seem like a long time away for most people, but for the 30 people who have volunteered for the OLMC medical mission to José Galvez, Peru, it is fast approaching. Although much remains to be done, here is a status update on our work.

We’re working with the Peruvian Consulate in New York City to obtain temporary medical licenses for our doctors. There is an extensive list of documents to be compiled but we’re chipping away at each requirement. This week we booked airline flights as flight information is one of the items required by the license application. (Volunteers are expected to pay their own way.) There is no question that we are going!

Because we want to provide as much care as possible for the inhabitants of José Galvez, we are in contact with local doctors and clinicians to understand the medical care that may be available for follow up. Our focus remains limited to general and pediatric medicine and we’re sure to see some patients who need care beyond our scope.

The medical team has developed a “wish list” of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies that will be needed during the mission. We’ve contacted several non-profits and have already received boxes of supplies. The Office of Concern has also collected items such as soap and Band-Aids for the mission. Simultaneously, we’ve contacted several shipping brokers who will transport materials from OLMC to our base in Lurín, Peru. As you can imagine, there are all sorts of customs regulations for international shipping, especially when it involves medication.

We are grateful for the ongoing support of parishioners and the Academy families. This is truly a community effort. In the upcoming weeks, we will be asking for specific donations from the Academy classes and the parish. Thank you for your prayers and your active support.

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