#Repost from @jesshottmess #flashbackfriday to the not so distant past where strangers became family, lives were changed and I learned to know and love myself again through service. Looking forward to further work and extending my global family with @mmiorg #MMIFamilyPortraits
Are you a #ophthalmologist, #surgicaltech, #RN, or #optician that would love to travel to #Peru this Summer (July 20 - August 2) to provide life-changing eye care? If you are - or know someone who is - we urgently need people for this upcoming project. Get more info with the link in our bio (or just send us a message!)
“An elderly patient had come to the hospital escorted by her granddaughter, having been blind for a couple of years. She had her surgery, and the next day, when taking her patch off, she could immediately recognize the nurse taking off the patch. She started laughing and talking all at the same time. Her granddaughter was standing behind her and I was watching her. The patient turned her head to look up at her granddaughter and recognized her for the first time in a very long time, and she laughed even louder. I watched as the tears started rolling down the granddaughter’s face with pure joy. This patient could not stop laughing and talking all day, and her granddaughter would not leave her side. It was such a heartfelt simple moment to see just joy from both the patient and the granddaughter, such a sense of relief and joy for them both. It reminded me of how much we miss when we don’t appreciate the simple things, like how precious sight is, and how precious family is.” Written by Peta-Ann Schmidt. Vision Program: Longphang, India - November 2018
#Repost @erindrew37 Erin recently returned from an MMI project in San Carlos, Bolivia. Here’s her IG post from Week 1 of her trip: Week 1 in Bolivia has been nothing short of amazing. We have been working very long days out of the local hospital where our team has completed 39 surgeries so far! Its been incredible to work with this group and see all that God is doing through so many different people. Excited for what's to come!
A beautiful tribute to nurses for #nursesweek: . “On a project in 2012, I entered the OR as our anesthesiologist was about to start a spinal. The patient, an elderly Quechua woman, was understandably afraid. Words, spoken across a twofold language barrier, could provide only limited assurance. Our circulating nurse, Frances was holding the patient seated upright, leaning forward while the procedure took place. The hold took the form of embrace, comforting the patient in a way that words and drugs could not. It transformed a moment of fear and powerlessness into one of trust and bravery. I saw the patient cringe and relax at the same time. It’s an image that has stuck in my mind ever since, helping me admire both my patients and the nurses who care for them. To all the nurses who have cared for my patients around the world and over the years - Happy Nurses Week.” . Quote + Artwork by Dr. Matt Campbell
Happy Nurses Week! We are so grateful for all the nurses & nursing students who selflessly volunteer their time on projects, serving in our partner countries with humility, professionalism, and compassion. Thank you. 📸: @scotthuckphoto
“the same light you see in others is shining within you, too.” - @morganharpernichols
 

Medical Ministry International provides opportunities to bring spiritual and compassionate health care to those in need in 21 countries.

Medical Ministry International facilitates the work of volunteer health care workers, students, and non-medical support personnel from Canada, the United States, and around the world, to serve on 1 and 2-week Project Teams in strategic communities alongside willing partners. We support and assist Health Centers to increase access to affordable, quality, ongoing health care. Medical Ministry International supports Residency Training Programs to expand the skills of international doctors with the goal of improving accessibility in their home countries.

 
 

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