January 28 - February 4, 2012	Estimated Total Cost: $1,800
	Airfare & Insurance: $800*
	In-Country Expenses: $1,150
	* Airfare is only an estimate and is based on fares originating at LAX. Recently airline fares have been very unstable. The actual airfare will be determined at the time that tickets are booked and each team member will be expected to pay the fare that is applicable to their tickets at that time.

The Dominican Republic

Monte Plata

 

This will be our first team visit to The Dominican Republic. Our team will be working in the central highland villages near Monte Plata, about 1 hour north of Santo Domingo, the nation's capitol. (see map above) This is a very poor agicultrual area and the people have little access to local medical care. We have developed a ministry partnership with Pastor Carlos Moya of Integral Christian Mission (ICM). We will be facilitating Pastor Carlos' ministry to equip local churches to build disciples for Christ. As a member of the HHH team, you will work in one or more of the following activities. Part of the team will register patients and record simple patient histories on patient routing slips for later diagnosis by a team medical staff member.  Other members of the team may work with local translators in triage where blood pressure, pulse, glucose test results and other vital signs will be recorded along with further patient history. Some will be in the exam rooms with local translators where the MDs will make their diagnosis and record the recommended medical prophylaxis for the patient. At least one person will be testing vision for reading glasses Several people will work in the pharmacy where the prescribed medicines will be prepared and packaged along with instructions to the patients for when and how to take their prescriptions. Giving people the gift of free medical care is secondary to introducing them to Christ. Everyone will have the opportunity to witness the love of Jesus Christ and share their testimony. Care Providers Needed: MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, Pharmacists, and other health care related personnel. In addition medical students and non-medical personnel with a heart for the people of   the Dominican Republic are needed as support members of the team.   Donations Needed for Medical & Vision Supplies:  To contribute toward the $3,000 needed for medical and vision supplies for this project, please contact the office (805) 434-3653 or donate online today. All participants are encouraged to solicit support from friends, family members, and congregations. This is an ideal way for those who have a heart for your ministry to participate along with prayer. All fees paid directly though HHH for the project are tax deductible. We can provide information that will facilitate your raising funds.  Project Deadlines: 1. Application and airfare are due by November 28,  2011, . 2. Final Payment is due by December 28, 2011. Click here to notify us of your interest. Click here to apply.