February 20th, 2007
I want to thank each and every one of
you for a job well done this past weekend. All of you
worked very hard, we saw a lot of patients, and I'm
sure that the people of San Felipe appreciated your
time and efforts very much.
There are still some kinks that need to be worked out
of the triaging system, but it will certainly improve
as we continue to work with the San Felipe Hospital,
the San Felipe doctors, and of course the Lyon's Club
of San Felipe. None of this would have been possible
without the hard work of Gary Dilley (president of the
Lyon's Club) and Carlos Kuttler (new owner of San Felipe
Hospital).
I want to give a special thanks to Dr. Yates, Dr. Raible,
Cindy Gabert, Rosie Bishop, and Bill Wims for all their
dedication and hard work in the operating room last
Saturday. Cindy and Rosie sent the last patient home
that night at 11:30pm. I also want to thank Dr. Demshar
and all who were working hard on Friday in the optometry
clinic along with him. Also, our new student members
from UC Berkeley and Merced did a fantastic job.
Thanks also go to Gardenia who sponsored a very nice
dinner at El Dorado Ranch Friday night for all who participated
in the clinic.
I can't name all of you personally who took part in
this clinic, but want you to know that we appreciate
everthing that each and everyone of you did to make
this a very successful clinic.
Good job everyone! And thanks again.
......Walt Schimon
Central Valley Flying Samaritans’
Optometric and ENT Clinic
February 16-18, 2007
This is our itinerary for each day, some days are open
with free time and other you may have an assignment. If
at anytime you are not sure of your assignment please
feel free to ask Rosie or myself Cindy what you will be
doing. It is our goal to make this clinic successful and
rewarding for everyone. There is never any question unreasonable
to ask, if you are not comfortable with something please
fill free to ask. Our goal is not only to give care to
those who can not afford it but to make this clinic a
very enjoyable one. Rosie and I (Cindy) have been down
several times, for many years. No one will be working
outside there scope of practice, but we can teach you
basic medical treatment, such as blood pressure reading,
pulse, and basic question to ask why they are here seeking
medical treatment. NO question is unreasonable nor do
we expect everyone to know how every thing. Please ask
this is how we learn. Thank you for wanting to be a part
of this special clinic.
Remember we may make changes according to the needs of
this clinic, so please be flexible. No question is too
unreasonable to ask.
Thursday Feb 15, 2007
1. San Felipe Clinic Feb 15-18, 2007
Arrive at 0730 at Sky Trek
Terminal 825 Airport Way, 577-4654, we will leave the
airport together and fly in tandem, although some of us
will be driving you will have a fun trip.
Please layer your clothing going to San Felipe and you
can bring a small blanket to cover your feet. It will
get cold. Going and as we reach the Mexico boarder it
will warm up. You are more that welcome to bring your
cell phones, but it is wise to purchase a phone card in
Mexico, they are not expensive, and you can use them the
next time you come to another clinic. You can get by on
very little or as much as you wish to spend. There is
a ATM there to get money but it is pesos.
2. Please pack no more than 20lbs per
person, in a collapsible back so we can fit everyone’s
bags into the planes.
3. Drink fluid sparingly there are no
bathrooms on the plane. If you find yourself not being
able to hold It there are baggies on the plane you can
use, it’s just a little embarrassing, don’t
worry it has happened to the best of us. Bring snacks
if you wish on the plane. The Flight will be 3-5 hours
arrival time will be approximately 1:30 PM. A van wills
pickup to take you to the EL Cortez Hotel for room assignments.
reserved for the Flying Samaritans in advance).
4. Please feel free to venture out and
shop, we will meet At the Barefoot Bar for dinner at 6:30PM.
Friday Feb 16 at 0700am for breakfast at the El Cortez
There we will give clinic assignments, please be ready
leave by 0800am for the clinic. $5.00 will be collected
for lunch and drinks. We will meet at 6:00 for an evening
at El Dorado, dinner will be provided.
Saturday 17th
The day is free you are on your own. There is a lot to
do, horseback riding, ATV riding, shopping, swimming,
fishing, banana boat. We will meet at 6:00 for an evening
at El Dorado, dinner will be provided.
Saturday night please check with your pilot about the
time you will be leaving on Sunday. Be ready to leave
for the airport. Thank you so much for your participation
and desire to help those in Mexico. We want to make this
a great trip for everyone. If you don’t know something
please asks, this is how we stay safe and are able to
come back. Assignments are subject to change as needed.
Optometric Clinic
Dr.John Demshar -exam
Linda Scherer -eye glasses
Richard Screen -interpreter
Joey Castro -visual acuity
Marlene Mejia -interpreter
Aaron Nisley -bring patients back
Pat Coleman -auto refractor
Marilyn Shroyer -seat patients and escort to eye
Glass fitting
Mike Stone -find and fit eye glasses
Mohammed Ahmed, student help with Dr. John John Stokman
-helps with eye exams?
Jon Maring - assists with taking pts for eye glass fitting.
We will find a job for you to do, we do not wish or intend
for anyone to be left out.
ENT Clinic
Dr. Alan Yates
Cindy Gabert RN -scrub &circ
Rosie Bishop RN -scrub & circ
Bill Wims -teach to scrub
Dr. Lyn Raible – help start IV’s etc
Victor Delgado- interpreter
Brandon Brazil student- bring patients back and duties
as assigned
Aaron Nisley student -bring patients back and duties as
assigned
Enid student -bring pts back and take them out after Recovery
Mohammed Ahmed (Cal student) Help -take pts back after
recovery.
Dr. Walter is in charge of clinic PR and arrange for
pilots to get the clinic lunch and other duties as needed,
i.e. pharmacy runs, supplies, etc.
Please be safe and have fun, Again thank you for being
a part of this wonderful clinic and for the hard work
that has been laid down. I wish to thank you for having
a heart for those who can’t afford medical care.
It truly is a blessing, and it can be contagious
A heart felt thank you for your hard work Rosie Bishop
and Cindy Gabert Clinic Coordinators. We hope to see you
at other planned clinic in the future. Those who are driving
down will meet you all at the Barefoot Bar.
Remember have fun and be safe.
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