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Guatemala Medical Mission - April/May 2005

There is a clear need for medical services in the rural communities where past construction/VBS teams have worked. We will be providing general healthcare in the Quiche department in the western highlands of Guatemala. We will be working with the Guatemalan Methodist Church and a local missionary organization, Salud y Paz. We may either be base the clinic in Camanchaj, or travel to provide coverage for surrounding areas.

More information will be forthcoming, but here is what we know right now:
  • We will need doctors, nurses, and non-medical personnel
  • We will be providing both general practioner and dental support
  • The clinic in Camanchaj is fully equipped to provide both general medicine services and full dental services. Each clinic has up to 3 medical exam rooms and two full dental operatories including central vacuum, air driven dental units, chairs and lights.
  • Diseases and conditions we may be treating, and supplies needed
  • Additional medical supplies will be needed.

Schedule (April 29 - May 8, 2005)
Friday April 29 - Drive to Denver International Airport
- Fly from Denver to Guatemala City
- Check into hotel
Saturday April 30 - Drive to Chichicastenango (~3 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Clinic setup
Sunday May 1

- Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Clinic setup

- Attend evening church services

Monday May 2

- Clinic

Tuesday May 3 - Clinic
Wednesday May 4 - Clinic
Thursday May 5 - Clinic
Friday May 6 - Clinic
Saturday May 7 - Drive to Antigua (~3hrs)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday May 8 - Shuttle to airport
- Fly from Guatemala City to Denver

Cost

Cost is expected to $1500 per person. Below is the breakdown of what is covered by this amount:

Costs covered: Costs not covered:
  • Round-trip airfare from Denver to Guatemala City
  • Lodging in Guatemala City and Antigua
  • Lodging & meals in Chichicastenango
  • Transportation to/from clinic
  • Evacuation insurance
  • Guatemala City departure tax
  • Medical supplies
  • Meals in Guatemala City and Antigua
  • Guatemala City airport security fee ($3.00)

Payment Schedule

Amount Due Date Notes
Initial Deposit $200 December 6, 2004 Application Due
Second deposit $650 January 7 , 2005
Final payment $650 March 4 , 2005  

Please make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund policy.

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