Peru October 2008

This year we will return for 10 days to Huaraz, Peru to work alongside local church “El Divino Redeemer” and a local Jesus Film Project. The primary objective of the project will be to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ, along with healing through medical care, to the people of Huaraz.

Using local translators 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. Evangelism by U.S. team members is encouraged for those willing to witness or  when requested by patients. Other members of the team will 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. A third group of the team will work in the exam rooms with local translators where the MDs will make their diagnosis and record the recommended medical prophylaxis for the patient. The final group will work in the pharmacy with local translators where the prescribed medicines will be prepared and packaged along with instructions to the patients for when and how to take their prescriptions.

Care Providers Needed: MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, Dentists, Pharmacists, and other healthcare related personnel. In addition medical students and non-medical personnel with a heart for the people of Romania are needed as support members of the team.

Independent Donors Needed: To contribute to help offset our cost of $4000 to supply medical supplies for this project. ($30,000 wholesale value)

Logistics

We will converge at a convenient U.S. departure city and fly as a team to Lima, Peru where we will board local transportation and drive north to Huaraz. Double occupancy lodging will be arranged by our host staff along with local transportation to the clinic sites. Meals will be provided along with safe drinking water.

Trip Costs

The total project fee will be approximately $2,000 - $2,500 for each participant and will cover the HHH application fee, travel insurance, round trip airfare, visa fees, lodging, meals, local travel, and local ministry expenses. Not included are passport fees and immunization fees. Also not included is an optional side trip to Machu Picchu. $200 is due along with our application before July 1, 2008. ($100 is not refundable) The balance is due 30 days before departure. All deadlines are firm.

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.

Project Schedule

October 4 - 13, 2008.