The Doctor's Corner

By Guest Blogger: Dr. Yves
What a great month of May we had at the clinic!
First of all Troy Brooks and his family spent more than 4 weeks with us, working side by side seeing patients at the clinic. His wife, Mrs. Deana, a physical therapist also had some work done with many of the clinic’s patients.
Moreover, Mr. Troy and Mr. Adam once a week would go to Petit Bois in the hills of the mission campus to bring the well needed care and medicine to the poor people of the underserved community of Petit Bois.
We also had Miss Tiffani Lumbatis, “Super Woman”, who visited this month also. She did a wonderful job in reorganizing our pharmacy. Her service around the clinic is well appreciated.
The big news of the month was receiving Dr. Ken VanAntwerp and his team of 12 specialists (internal medicine, ophthalmologists, Family practice, pharmacists and nurses) to work with us for 2 consecutive days at the mission clinic. It was a huge blessing because so many people were helped. They have diagnosed several important cases, some of which are being followed up by me.
1 Case of Hydrocephalus (water-head baby)
1 Case of incarcerated hernia (oxygen cut off from portion of intestines)
1 Case of thrombophlebitis (inflammation of veins)
50+ Cases of cataracts
1 Case of eye infection who has needed urgent surgery since November in order to save the child’s eye.
All of the patients are now being taken care of at the University hospital.
Finally we had received during the last days of May 2 visitors: BJ and Kari, who have helped in the clinic and have started working with pregnant women, teaching them about prenatal nutrition, proper feeding techniques, and also proper hygiene.
Thanks to the great teamwork between visiting and resident missionaries we have accomplished so much during this month of May.
Thank you again to all of you!
May the Lord Bless you,
Dr. Yves Jean Joseph