Carolina Medical Mission

Carolina Medical Mission
Volume 8, Issue 1
May 2006
Bohol Mission 2006
by Anita and Fred Ng
After months of paper
work, temporary
hospital privileges and
Department of Health
permit were obtained
for the 2006 Bohol
Mission. However,
a month before the
scheduled mission, we
were told that our date
conflicted with another
mission group. It just happened that one of the volunteers of that group
was apparently a relative of the incumbent mayor. It’s unfortunate that
political influences and nepotism could easily change and complicate the
noble objectives of mission work.
WHAT’S WONDERFUL ABOUT IT…?
Emma Dempsey, CMM General Coordinator
Perusing through some old CMM documents, I came across this
passage and I thought it is worth repeating. As always, I honestly
believe the following holds true:
What’s wonderful about the Mission?
THE…
Satisfaction- - the feeling that you’ve done a great job.
Camaraderie--the relationship you establish with fellow
volunteers when you work as a team, like an extended family.
Delicious food - need I say more?
The unexpected cancellation of our Hospital venue meant no general
surgery nor ophthalmology for the 150 pre-screened patients. We were
shocked by the news. However, our disappointment was short-lived.
The flexibility, determination and enthusiasm of the CMM team made the
2006 mission the most productive ever, in terms of the number of people
served.
The Local Hospitality-- again, need I say more?
The Connection--that you will once again establish with your
fellow Filipinos, especially the marginalized.
The Undying Appreciation of those you’ve helped.
During the 4-day mission in Maribojoc, Bohol, the Carolina Medical
Mission treated over 4,000 patients (children, adults and elderly). The
people of Maribojoc received the health care they desperately needed.
The number of patients seen was exhausting but very rewarding
The Humility that you will feel after every mission.
The Realization that you have been blessed with good health,
family, and resources to live comfortably in the U.S.
We met and bonded with new volunteers whose affirming words and
deeds kept us energized. New recruit Pediatrician, Melissa de Guzman
of Nueva Ecija wrote “Thank you (once again) for making me a part
of this “family”. ….I’ve never been with a group quite like yours. The
dedication, generosity, selflessness and sincerity you have shown to
those you don’t even know truly humbles me. You have touched people’s
lives and I am grateful I was given the chance to be a little bit like you.
You didn’t only touch me but you have left a permanent mark in my life.
I believe it is a miracle in itself that people like you still exist. I haven’t
really figured it out how I could be more like all of you, but I guess I have
to start with ‘whatsoever you do to the least of my brother, you do unto
me’.”
Finally, the Sharing that we do at the end of the Mission
when each volunteer is asked to share how the CMM
experience has impacted his/her life.
We just came back from another successful mission, a four day
mission to the province of Bohol. We served a total of 4240
Boholanos.
CMM 2006 Bohol
Bohol
Pedia
Family
Dental
Surgery
Total
1469
2273
428
70 minor
4240
Rosemary and Art De Leon had a nostalgic reunion with their classmate
of 40 some years, Dr. Gloria Tirol. Dr. Tirol helped during the medical
mission and served as a guide and toured the beautiful Bohol resort with
some CMM volunteers.
Plans are underway for next year’s Mission. CMM 2007 is planned
for the province of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Linda McGloin
and Claire Rhoades, natives of Dumaguete and both from NC are
serving as US Coordinators.
In spite of being denied a hospital venue, the surgeons were able to
perform 70+ minor surgery in a make-shift operating room at the local
health center. Other surgeons helped the medical team.
Upcoming CMM Surgical Missions
Aug. 5-15
Dongxiang, Gansu, Western China
Aug. 28-30
Taguig, Rizal
Sept. 3-5
Nueva Ecija
At the conclusion of the mission, we distributed surplus medical supplies
to some of our medical volunteers to help with their respective mission
work.
After the joint medical mission to Maribojoc, Bohol (Central Visayas)
the rest of our three month-stay in the Philippines was divided between
travel and surgical mission to six other venues.
2007 CAROLINA MEDICAL MISSION
Jan. 21-27
Dumaguete, Oriental Negros
Feb. TBA
Maramag, Bukidnon Mindanao
Feb. 14-17
Oriental Mindoro
Feb. 25-27
Antipolo, Rizal
March 1-3
Taguig, Rizal
May 2006
Although mission work is hard, the experience is priceless. Not only do
we provide our expertise to those in need but hope as well. We always
return home physically and spiritually refreshed.
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CMM 2006 at a Glance:
Jan.-May 2006 Ophthalmology (cataract/IOL implant)
Chinese General Hospital- 92 patients (year-round, on-going CMM mission)
January- March 2006 Surgical mission
(procedures included cholecystectomy. Hernia repair;
harelip repair; thyroidectomy; hysterectomy, Caesarian
section; breast mass; ovarian cyst, Baker’s cyst, etc.)
In addition to providing the above-listed services, CMM has also donated
medical and surgical supplies to: (1-13)
1. Maribojoc Catholic Church Medical Outreach, c/o Elva Auza, MD
2. Tagbilaran Senior Medical Outreach, c/o Fr. Bompat
3. Tigaon, Camarines Sur Medical Outreach, c/o Lydia Mapua, MD
4. Paranaque Medical Outreach, c/o Art de Leon, MD
5. Maramag, Bukidnon Mission, c/o Cong. Miguel Zubiri
6. Oriental Mindoro Medical Outreach, c/o Ma. Eloisa Mambil, MD
7. Rabe-Cruz General Hospital Outreach, c/o Jose Rabe, MD
8. Perez District Hospital c/o Glessie Perez, RN
9. Bulacan Prov. Hospital Indigent Patients, c/o Medy Aguilar, DSW
10. St. Camillus Mission, Antipolo, Rizal, c/o Sister Fe Santos, CS
11. Southern Leyte Medical Mission, c/o Vermen Verallo, MD
12. Iloilo City Outreach, c/o Rosita Sy, CMM Regional Coordinator
13. Nueva Ecija Surgical outreach, c/o Benjamin Yu, MD
13. Mabini Children’s Festival, funded by CMM Volunteer Melinda Turner, RN
14. Bataan General Hospital donated by CMM Volunteer Cecile Soliven, MD
15. Gabriela Silang Gen. Hospital, Vigan, Ilocos Sur donated by Dr. C.Soliven
16. RHU, Batac, Ilocos Norte donated by Cecile Soliven, MD
17. Fr. N. Adalia Seminary Fund, c/o CMM donated by Liz & Leslie Stevens
Jan. 21-26, 2006- Maribojoc, Bohol
4-day Medical, Dental and minor Surgical mission
(no hospital venue available) : 4,240 patients
Feb. 3-5, 2006- Maramag, Bukidnon (UP Class ’62 Mission)
2-day joint medical/dental mission: 2,000+ patients
General Surgery: 75+ major cases
Feb. 25-26, 2006- Taguig, Metro-Manila
General Surgery: 21 major cases
March 2-4, 2006- Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
General Surgery- 40 major cases
Medical Mission (one day only):450 patients
March 8-9, 19, 2006- Perez District Hospital, Hagonoy, Bulacan
General Surgery: 32 major cases
March 21, 2006- Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in
life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”
Booker T. Washington
March 29, 2006- Tambobong, Dasul, Western Pangasinan
Medical – 524 patients Minor surgery- 15+ patients
MEET A CMM VOLUNTEER
CMM TO SERVE ORIENTAL NEGROS
Cecile Gallego, MD- Pediatrician from Las Piñas, Metro-Manila
For many of us, the Philippines remain our most beloved place in
the world, no matter where we currently reside. Sadly however,
this “beloved country” has taken an ominous turn. Millions face a
deepening sense of despair. A staggering number of households
are without access to healthcare, safe water, sanitation, and
adequate and proper nutrition—painfully able to eat only one meal
or none per day.
What missions have you volunteered with?
CMM 2003 Bulacan, CMM 2004 Ilocos Norte, CMM 2005 Iloilo, CMM 2006 Bohol
What does the mission mean to you?
Service, Reaching out, Building lasting relationships
with fellow volunteers, Sincerity, Commitment,
Hope, Learning and Travel experiences.
How does it feel to serve the needy of the
Philippines?
Blessed. Fulfilled, Content
What’s your favorite CMM memory?
In 2005 mission to Miagao, Iloilo, two different families gave me some sweets
after examining their children. They gave when they themselves have nothing at
all. That meant a lot to me.
What does the mission teach you?
Being in a mission field helps remind me of the many blessings not to take for
granted- my family, friends and good health. Most of all, it teaches me to share
my God-given treasures by taking every opportunity to reach out to people in
need.
How would you improve the mission?
Encourage my fellow young physicians to join and volunteer with the mission.
The Carolina Medical Mission (CMM), since its inception in 1993,
has been that safety net for thousands in the Philippines.
January 2007 will be CMM’s first attempt to conduct a mission on
a province-wide scale with Dumaguete as the central base. Letter
of invitation, Venues, temporary Hospital privileges and other
necessary DOH permits are in place. The St. Paul’s Community
Extension Service has already made and submitted a survey
on the prevalent diseases in remote areas which have not been
treated due to economic hardships.
CMM-Dumaguete is a collaborative project between St. Paul
University (SPUD) and Silliman University (SU). Linda McGloin
and Claire Rhoades , both originally from Negros, will serve as US
Coordinators for CMM-Dumaguete while Sr. Felicina Gobuyan,
Dean of Graduate School at St. Paul’s University, Dumaguete, will
be our local coordinator.
What do you anticipate each CMM year?
To see my CMM “family” again. :)
•Congratulations to Melissa Anastacio, 2002 CMM Volunteer,
on her graduation from the University of Virginia Medical School
Class 2006. She hopes to do residency in General Surgery at the
University of Richmond Hospital System.
Claire Rhoades
Linda McGloin
Emma Dempsey
•Our heartfelt condolences to husband Ulda Datiles and children,
Dulce and Daniel, on the passing of Zeny Datiles (Feb. 4, 2006).
Zeny was a CMM Volunteer to Miagao, Iloilo in 2002.
May 2006
Increasingly, education has become out of reach. Often, the
government gets blamed: bad policies, mismanagement of
resources, etc. Whatever the reasons, the fact remains that there
is a social crisis. As part of society, a deeper task is required of
us. The good news is, you and I, through an organized effort, can
make a difference! Even developed/industrialized countries like
the United States rely on nongovernmental organizations to act as
safety nets for the disadvantaged members of their communities.
[email protected]
[email protected]
CMM General Coordinator
*Excerpts from letters sent by Claire Rhoades and Linda McGloin
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Your invaluable monetary or in kind assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your partnership.
CORPORATE BENEFACTORS
Americares
Bridges to the Nations
Catholic Diocese of Raleigh
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
GlaxoSmithKline
Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant
Oriental Store of Raleigh
PAANC Humanitarian Fund
Phil-Am Foundation for Charities
Progress Energy
Rex Hospital
S.E.E. International
Square D
United Way
W.L. Gore Products
INDIVIDUAL BENEFACTORS
Mauricio Aujero, RN
Belen-Uy-Chang, MD
Rosemary & Art de Leon
Emma Dempsey
Dr. Peter & Elena Kramer ‘07
Rene & Lydia Mapua, MD
Msg. Gerald L. Lewis
Anita & Fred T. Ng, MD
Glennie & Alex Ng
M. Patricia Noel
Luisito Pascual, RN
Jesse Pasion, RN
David & Claire Rhoades ‘07
Roger & Aurora Sprague
Melinda & Rob Turner, MD
Estrella Ventura, CRNA
Aimee Wiltz, MD
Armand Wiltz, MD
Leilani Wiltz, MD
Amelia & Kai Young
SPONSORS
Conchita Acupanda*
Vicky & Ricardo Ang
Rafael Lopez-Barrantes
Peggy & Frank Billings
Denise Cassone, RN
Annabelle Chua. MD
Tessie & Jose Chua Jr.
Vicky & Claro Chua
Carol & Jim Cloonan
Francisco Cruz*
Ulda Datiles*
Judith dela Cruz
Shirey Espino, MD
Dea & Emily Ewing
Margaret Fleischhauer, RN
Benjamin Gist
John B. Gist
Cecile Grant
Richard Hayes
Windsor Holt
David Krall
Pacita Kwan
Nila M. Kucharski
TJ & Jun Lacara
Eva & Jimmy Lagasca
Ronnie Lames, DVM
Maria & Reynaldo Lapid, MD
Gordon LeGrand, MD
K. H. Linder
Lazy-Daisies Home & Garden Club
Florita & Felizardo Mangundayao, MD
Linda & Tim McGloin*
Patrick Mullen, MD
Cindy Hope Ng
Joseph Ng
Kyong Lee & Peter Ng, MD
Rosie & Santos Ocampo
Cheryl & Don O’Malley, Jr., MD
Myra & Paulo Odulio
Lowel Onting
Clementina & Melicio Ouano ‘07
Nelson Napud & Lirio Palmos, MD*
Drs. Frank & Mary Penta*
Jinky & Richard Rosselli
Ma. Dorina Sevilla, MD*
Mary Sheehan
Charles Simms
Linda & Jerry Stirman, MD
Ivan Tseng
Jennifer Yang
Mina & Patrick Yang
DONORS
Juanito & Greg Acedo*
Eric Ang
Art Bane
Chris Barrett
Walter Besas*
Edwin Chua
Milwyda, Stephen, & Loree Chua
James Crosby
Alison Eldridge
Januario & Lulu Estrada*
Adelia Fallar ‘07
Lou & Vicky Gadrinab*
Laura Luciano
Joy & Jessie Mabellos
Rose Madrazo*
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Martinez*
Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Martinez*
Donna McCullough
Eileen Mikat*
Ma. Lourdes & Raymond Molina ‘07
Faustino Naldoza, MD
David Ng
John Ng
Heath Northrup
Mr. & Mrs Dioneto Padernal*
John Parsons
Patricia Peterson *
Marilyn Pollutro
Mr. & Mrs. Nestor Sangueza*
Patrick Sheehan
Marie Blanche Siy, RN
Dot & Bill Shearin, MD
Rodrigo Soberano*
FRIENDS
Perlita & David Barrow
Mr. & Mrs Solomon Basilio*
Mr. Ron Berenbaum*
Belen & William Brittain
Marilyn & William J. Brown
Myrtle & Herman Clark
Christine & Paul Cudney
Susan Salzburg & Eric Juda*
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Loda*
Karen Manzo ‘07
Judith Mueller
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Panganiban*
Mr. & Mrs. Luisito Pascual*
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Patterson*
Mr. & Mrs. Benedict Tapales*
* Gift in memory of Azucena M. Datiles, CMM
2002 Volunteer
List as of May 28, 2006
We apologize for any inadvertent omission.
Dr. Michael Sison measures a patient’s eye pressure
during the Bohol mission.
CMM 2007 to Dumaguete, Oriental Negros is
dedicated to the memory of Zeny Datiles† of Chapel
Hill, NC and Angel Lejato† of Dumaguete City,
brother of Claire Rhoades.
Dr. Jeremy de Leon of Australia examines a patient
during the Bohol mission.
May 2006
Dr. Fred Ng performs a hairlip repair on a young
patient.
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58 year old man from Oriental Mindoro with Parotid
Disease. He was operated on by Dr. Fred Ng.
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“There is no expiration date on Hope!”
CAROLINA MEDICAL MISSION
The Carolina Medical Mission relies on YOUR generosity to continue serving the people of
the Philippines.
One hundred percent of your monetary contribution goes to medicine,vitamin supplements
and surgical supplies. All CMM patients receive free medical, dental, and/or surgical care
including prescription medicine and vitamin supply. The cost of providing patient care is
more affordable than you might expect. It only costs five dollars to treat a patient. Thus, your
monetary gift goes a long way.
Ethnic tribe of Maramag, Bukidnon
In kind contribution is also welcome. Since its inception, Raleigh hospitals have supported
the CMM with donations of surplus medical and surgical supplies, the backbone of the
Surgery team.
Thank you for your continued support of the Carolina Medical Mission. Your donation is
100% tax-deductible
Please help us continue to serve the less-fortunate in the Philippines.
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Email:________________
Tel:(H)__________________(W)__________________
Amount of Generosity:_______________________
The Carolina Medical Mission is a humanitarian project of
the non-profit PAANC, INC a 501 c(3) organization.
Mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
Carolina Medical Mission--PAANC
1309 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Tel: 919.876.8753
To learn more about CMM please visit our website
http://www.CarolinaMedicalMission.com
SERVING DUMAGUETE 2007
May 2006
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