The VMC traveled to Trial Farm area where they treated 238 patients. In addition to the standard medical screening Dr. Fry provided OB/GYN services. Many women benefited from this service. There were over 480 pharmaceutical scripts filled for antibiotics, blood pressure, diabetes, GI, vitamins, pain killers, and other medicines. One unique situation reminded us of a magic trick. Dr. Moody pulled a flower button out of a little girl's ear. While the button was not as valuable as a coin, the girl benefited far more than she would have from a quarter. Additionally, we were were able to refer one young lady, who had a cyst, to the doctors at the Orange Walk/Northern Regional Hospital and we were able to drive her there to be seen by Dr. Mangat that same day.The Ear Wash station helped over 125 people and even got a bug out of someone’s ear.
Additionally, we gave away 100 reading glasses and 135 sunglasses. In order to do this, the team had to stand for 4.5 hours.
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