Medical Mission to Juanjui - June 2014 - June 2014 Peru

NEXT MEDICAL MISSION

Nov 1 thru Nov 20, 2015 Please call 813-215-0071 for Info.


Sponsored by The Luz Fund
Dates: Contact us.... TheLuzFund@gmail.com
Mission will be two weeks and include working field clinics in villages along the Huayabamba River.

General Information :

General Practice: The Medical Specialty unit will be led by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner with a Nurse assistant.
will include diagnostics, treatment, medicine dispensing where applicable, referrals when necessary, and teaching utilizing the services of CNAs Paramedics or EMTs.

Interested Paramedics will work independently on education in the town and villages for First Aid, CPR, Poison Control, etc. A similar program during previous missions met with great success and enthusiasm by the local population and healthcare officials.

Cardiology: Cardiologist and ECHO Tech will work at the Juanjui Hospital for the Poor during the second week of the mission. Diagnostics using ultrasound and X-Rays to determine prevalence of suspected heart disorders among adults and children. Referrals and followups.

Congenital Heart Defects(CHD): Since Nov 2014 we have been conducting a mass screening of school children in the San Martin Region of Rural Peru. We expect to continue this study during the first week of the November mission. To this end we will utilize Nurses and others with Stethoscope skills and Pulse Oximetry testing to locate children with suspected CHD. Followups with Cardiologist and ECHO Tech will be scheduled the second week at Juanjui Hospital for the Poor.


JUANJUI

Juanjui is a small town with a population of around 30,000. The capital of Mariscal Caceres Province in the region of San Martin, Juanjui lies on the bank of the Hullaga River. November is the start of Summer in Juanjui. Seasons are the opposite of those in the USA. Temperature will likely be in the mid 80’s in Juanjui.
It is suggested that you carry a good mosquito repellant. Local water is safe for bathing, and for cooking when boiled. Bottled water is readily available and the suggestion is to use it for drinking and other personal use such as brushing teeth. You may wish to carry hand sanitizer.
Because you are near the equator, the sun is very strong, if you are sensitive use a good sunscreen. Long sleeves and hats are also suggested. If you will be on a team traveling to the river villages, a mosquito net for sleeping is recommended.

TRAVEL:

• This will be our eighth mission to Juanjui in the past six years.
• It is suggested that you plan to arrive in Lima in time to travel to Tarapoto on a Sunday morning flight.
• There is a comfortable and safe B&B in Lima that we use regularly. Charges are typically $35.00 per night including breakfast.
• When arriving in Lima you will be met by a representative of The Luz Fund. Please use a safe taxi service suggested by our representative. Taxi service to the Casa Dali(B&B) runs around $20.00 USD, for one person or several in the same taxi.

Sunday is travel day for both weekends. It is necessary, because of the cost to our hosts and the distance traveled, that team members fly to Tarapoto on Sunday for ground transportation to Juanjui, and return from Tarapoto to Lima on Saturday. For this reason we ask you to make consideration for these arrangements when making your international flights to and from Lima. It is also suggested that afternoon flights leaving Tarapoto to return to Lima be utilized. It avoids very early morning departures.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN TRAVEL COSTS TO LIMA AND TARAPOTO. RT FROM TAMPA TO TARAPOTO CAN COST FROM $700. TO $1200. (AMERICAN AIRLINES & STAR-PERU - Oct 2013)

If you plan to spend a few days in Lima, the weather will be cool and likely humid.

LIMA IS AN INTERESTING CITY FOR SIGHTSEEING WITH SEVERAL MUSEUMS, ANCIENT CHURCHES, AND GOOD RESTAURANTS.
ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDED SAFE TRANSPORTATION

• Transportation from Tarapoto to Juanjui and return will be furnished.
• Room and breakfast in Juanjui will be furnished. Occasionally Lunch and some dinners are furnished. Other meals taken at a local restaurant are each persons expense and usually cost ($3. to $5.)
• Local transportation in Juanjui is relatively inexpensive but is your responsibility. Usually around 2 or 3 soles($0.75) anyplace in town.
• Travel to river villages is furnished as is cost of overnights, if required, in villages.

CUSTOMS

If you are carrying any items for use during the mission, such as drugs or medicines, supplies, equipment, etc., let us know in advance so that we can furnish you with a letter that may help ease your Customs experience.

PERSONAL

Sometimes you may be asked to help carry medicines and supplies in your personal luggage. Please try to limit your personal items to one bag so you will be able to carry a second bag with mission supplies.
If you need to change currency, it is recommended that you do so in Lima,(not at the airport). There are several banks in close proximity to the Casa Dali.

IMPORTANT
If you want to be a part of our November Medical Mission group, it is necessary that you contact us ASAP. Positions are filling and it is necessary for us to receive your licensing information.
Send CV and License information to one of the Contact numbers below.


WEB LINKS:(currently being updated)
Our organization: http://theluzfund.blogspot.com/
Our Peru Project: http://juanjuiproject.blogspot.com/
Photos from our recent Eye Care Mission: https://picasaweb.google.com/Pooka711/EyeCareMissionJune2011JuanjuiPeru?authkey=Gv1sRgCK39kpahwYv6Tw#

CONTACT:
The Luz Fundacion
Tel: 813-689-3289 ;
Cel: 813-215-0071 ;
Fax: 813-902-6914
Email: TheLuzFund@gmail.com