Medical Hands for Healing

Day 5: Another Strong Ending

Genaro — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:56:19 +0000

Rivas – Medical Hands for Healing completed over fifty surgery cases in the past five days. We would like to thank the local Nicaraguan physicians, nurses, surgical techs, anesthesia and support staff for their assist in making this week a success.

Kim, Shannon and Olivia treating a post-surgery patient.

Jorge and Mary coordinating post surgery supplies.

Karen, Jorge and Raquel in the operating room in Rivas, Nicaragua.

Dr. Leighton and Kim in a plastic surgery case in Rivas, Nicaragua.

Medical Hands for Healing translators Jorge, Alexa and Genaro.

Raquel assisting the local Nicaraguan physician in surgery.

Ankur, Mike and Jeanette sterilizing instruments in Rivas, Nicaragua.

Dr. Thomas Erskine with Alexa after returning from a local clinic in Rivas, 2011.

Dr. Yee, Mike, Dr. Vega and Dr. Acosta in the hospital in Rivas, Nicaragua.

Day 4: High Quality and Professional Care

Genaro — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:21:18 +0000

Rivas – Day 4 of the Medical Hands for Healing medical mission to Rivas, Nicaragua. As we wind down the medical mission the team continues high quality and professional care for all patients.

Lucy visiting with a pediatric patient and his family prior to surgery.

Olivia with a pediatric patient in Rivas, 2011.

Shannon treating a patient in the recovery room.

Dr. Leighton and Stephanie during a plastic surgery case in Rivas, 2011.

Dr. Acosta, Lucy and a local Nicaraguan physician during a pediatric surgery case.

Nicole and Jessie with a Nicaraguan pediatric patient priot to surgery.

Day 3: Over the Hill

Genaro — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:10:33 +0000

Rivas – Medical Hands for Healing is over the half-way point of the medical mission in Rivas, Nicaragua. This is a special day because we have completed a total of three out of five surgery days. I’ve attached some photos of Day 3. Enjoy!

Dr. Lisa McMahon performing surgery and also teaching local Nicaraguan physicians.

We drive from San Juan Del Sur to Rivas every day and this view of the Momotombo Volcano is on the way!

Nicole with a pediatric patient in Nicaragua.

John teaching the local Nicaraguan physicians and surgical techs about the laporoscopy equipment.

Olivia with a pediatric pateint in Rivas, Nicaragua.

Dr. Smith and Susan with a pediatric patient in Rivas, Nicaragua.

Day 2: Moving Forward

Genaro — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:02:57 +0000

Rivas – Medical Hands for Healing completed another exciting day helping the people of Nicaragua with pediatric surgery, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Medical mission trips like these require coordination and focus to be successful and I’m happy to report that the Rivas 2011 team is up for the challenge. They have successfully completed two days of intensive surgery with great results. Enjoy some of the highlights below.

Kim with a local Nicaraguan pediatric patient.

Stephanie and Jan prepping for a plastic surgery case.

Mike and Jeannette doing a wonderful job on instrument sterilization.

Steve and Joe ready for the next case.

Rivas 2011: Day 1 Update

Genaro — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:50:21 +0000

Rivas – Medical Hands for Healing completed it’s first medical mission in Nicaragua today by performing nine surgical procedures. Here are a few photos of the talented physicians that have volunteered to help the people of Nicaragua.

Dr. Juan Acosta performing surgery in the Rivas 2011 medical mission. Dr. Acosta is also teaching the local Nicaraguan physicians modern surgical techniques.

Dr. William Leighton performing a skin graft in Rivas 2011 medical mission with Medical Hands for Healing.

Dr. Lisa McMahon performing surgery and instructing local Nicaraguan physicians and surgical techs.

Rivas 2011 Medical Mission

Genaro — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:13:23 +0000

Medical Hands for Healing 2011 Rivas team.

Medical Hands for Healing arrives in Nicaragua for the 2011 medical mission to Rivas.

San Juan Del Sur – Scottsdale based non-profit Medical Hands for Healing arrived to Nicaragua on Saturday November 5, 2011 to start a one-week medical mission in Rivas. We will be performing a range of procedures related to pediatric, plastic and general surgery. We are grateful for the support and donations to make this trip possible and our talented team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, nurses, surgical techs, support staff and translators are ready to make a difference.

Rivas 2011 Medical Mission

Genaro — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:01:01 +0000

Scottsdale – Medical Hands for Healing is preparing to leave for Nicaragua tomorrow 11/5/2011 and we look forward to starting the medical mission in Rivas. The team is energized and ready to help with general surgery, pediatric surgery and plastic surgery patients. Stay tuned for more updates from the trip!

Day 6 – Success

Genaro — Sun, 29 May 2011 14:39:44 +0000

Granada – Medical Hands for Healing has completed the medical mission to Granada, Nicaragua. It has been a pleasure working and helping the Nicaraguan people on this trip. Thanks to all the professionals on the trip that did a superb job all week long.

2011 Granada, Nicaragua Medical Hands for Healing Team

Day 5 – On Their Own

Genaro — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:30:27 +0000

Granada – Today was a fabulous day for the Medical Hands for Healing team as well as the Nicaraguan people because the local physicians started and completed cases on their own. The hard work during the week to train, educate and teach is paying off with the increased knowledge and confidence being displayed by the local physicians. We are almost to the finish line but it’s looking like this trip will have the potential to make a significant impact for countless Nicaraguan patients in the future!

Nicaraguan physicians with Dr. Avellanet and Dr. Desai.

Dr. Desai overseeing the local Nicaraguan surgeons in surgery.

Mike and Dr. Desai observing the Nicaraguan surgeons.

Dr. Desai training the local Nicaraguan physicians.

Flor interacting with Nicole, Chrissy and Mike in the scheduling area.

Dr. Castillo, Mike and a Nicaraguan surgical tech.

Jan, Herman and Dr. Pivai in the pre-operative area.

Jan and Tom sterilizing instruments.

Ryan and Tom.

Dr. Paivi in the supplies and equipment room.

Jan, Genaro and Monica.

Local Nicaraguan nurses and surgical techs with Sylvia.

Jacquie, Dr. Avellanet & Monica.

Group shot of Dr. Desai, Tom, Karen, Ryan, Genaro, Jacquie, Jan, Chrissy, Nicole, Mike and Sylvia.

Teachings

Genaro — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:15:03 +0000

Granada – It’s important to highlight that we are spending a concerted effort in teaching the local Nicaraguan physicians as well as carrying out the medical mission. The daily lectures reinforce the techniques and philosophies on the highly technical gynecology surgery that we are performing as well allowing for open communication and discussion.

Dr. Desai and Dr. Avellanet with Nicaraguan physicians.

Dr. Avellanet lecturing on advanced gynecological surgery.

A local Nicaraguan physician asking a question during the lecture.

Dr. Desai listening to the questions being asked by the Nicaraguan physicians.

A Nicaraguan physician in discussion with Dr. Avellanet.

A local Nicaraguan physician in a discussion with Mike.

A local Nicaraguan physician with Dr. Avellanet.