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.
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Drive to Chichicastenango (~3 hours) - Check into hotel - Clinic setup
Sunday
May
13
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango - Clinic setup
- Attend evening church services
Monday
May
14
-
Clinic
Tuesday
May
15
-
Clinic
Wednesday
May
16
-
Clinic
Thursday
May
17
-
Clinic
Friday
May
18
-
Clinic
Saturday
May
19
-
Drive to Antigua (~3hrs) - Check into hotel - Free time in Antigua
Sunday
May
20
-
Shuttle to airport - Fly home
Cost The
total cost for this trip will be approximately $1,550. The amount will include
all airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and most meals during the trip. Below
is the breakdown of what will be covered:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare to Guatemala City
All
lodging (double or triple occupancy)
Meals
in Guatemala City and Chichicastenango
Transportation
to/from work site
Evacuation
insurance
Guatemala
City departure tax
Meals
in Antigua
Single
Occupancy lodging
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00)
Dinner
beverages other than purified water
Lunch
materials for weekdays
Medications
and supplies
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$250
December
6, 2006
Application
Due
Second
deposit
$650
January
7 , 2007
Final
payment
$650
March
4 , 2007
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
Jean
& Lynne
MS
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