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Is God calling you to a cross-cultural Medical Mission?. Mission Statement. Christ the Healer is an ecumenical, mission program of the Archdiocese of New Orleans called to serve the people of Nicaragua. In the name of Jesus Christ, it aims to improve the quality of life and physical healing in a partnership of ministry. Employing a holistic approach to mission, it seeks to develop an appreciation for the people and culture of Nicaragua. Christ the Healer provides an opportunity to evangelize t9444
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1. Medical Mission
Granada, Nicaragua Christ the HealerCristo Sana
2. Is God calling you to a cross-cultural Medical Mission?
3. Mission Statement Christ the Healer is an ecumenical, mission program of the Archdiocese of New Orleans called to serve the people of Nicaragua. In the name of Jesus Christ, it aims to improve the quality of life and physical healing in a partnership of ministry. Employing a holistic approach to mission, it seeks to develop an appreciation for the people and culture of Nicaragua. Christ the Healer provides an opportunity to evangelize through the medical, dental, and social ministries as well as an opportunity to be evangelized through this same service from the people of Nicaragua.
4. Prior to Trip Complete the application form
Make your own travel plans and forward copy of itinerary to PMS office
Send copies to PMS office 35 days prior to trip:
Medical Diploma
Current License
American Board Certificate
CV
Medicine/Supply List
Hotel is reserved by PMS office in your name
5. Seven Day Mission Experience You arrive in Managua at the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Group is met by the Angel’s and Health Ministry
Luggage is loaded onto the rental bus
Depart for Granada by bus (approx.1 hour drive time)
Arrive at Hotel Alhambra and check in
Medicines for the mission are stored in the medicine room
Passports and tickets will be collected by the Trip Coordinator and stored in a safety deposit box for safe keeping
Orientation will be at 5 pm at the hotel
6. Sample Budget for the Week $100 Mission Fee (transportation rental)
Entrance Fee $5
Hotel $40 single, $45 double $50 triple
Food $125 for the week
Taxi $1 per use
$100 for shopping is plenty
7. Personal Items to Bring Pack personal gear in a carry-on bag.
Preferred dress is surgical scrubs- NI is hot and humid.
Bring dress shorts, a swimsuit, and comfortable walking shoes.
Pack at least one nice casual outfit for evening entertainment and for church services.
8. Personal Items to Bring… cont. For Your Personal Comfort and Hygiene:
Mosquito repellent
Alarm clock
Flashlight
Hair dryer (110 volt)
Personal prescription or non-prescription drugs you use regularly
Bring your own toiletries and wash cloth.
9. General Information
Required Shots: tetanus
Dysentery: bring precautionary meds
Drink bottled water only
Laundry Service is available through hotel
Bring small bills for purchases. Dollars can be exchanged at the local bank
Hotel accepts all major credit cards
Patronize recommended restaurants only
10. What to Bring? - Physicians Physicians are advised to bring any and all medications they expect to prescribe.
Common cases: anemia, diabetes, fungal diseases, malnutrition, various forms of arthritis and other degenerative diseases, parasites, hypertension, anxiety, peptic ulcer disease, and infections of all kinds. Please bring medications appropriate for the treatment of such conditions.
See examples of the types of medications most commonly needed on next slide
11. Over the Counter Medicine Needs
Children’s Chewable Vitamins
Infant Vitamins
Adult Multivitamins
Antifungal Cream (Lamsil, Lotrimin, etc)
Pain Relievers (Tylenol, Advil, etc)
Infant and Children’s Pain Relievers
Cold and Cough Medicine
Infant and Children’s Cold and Cough Medicine
Antacids
Triple Antibiotic Cream
12. Prescription Medicine Needs Antibotics (Augmentin, baxtrim, Amoxicillin)
Antifungal (Diflucan, Nizoral, Nystatin, Albendazol)
Antidiabetic (Gluctrol, Glucovance)
Blood Pressure (Toprol, Micardis, Atacand, Tarka, HCTHZ)
Gastro-Intestinal (Zantac, Precvacid, Aciphex)
Anti-inflammatory (Vioxx, Mobic, Celebrex)
Respiratory (Allegra D, Calritin, Flonase, Rhinocort Aqua, Nasacort)
Ophthalmic/ (Cortisporin)
PLEASE NOTE: NO EXPIRED PRESCRIPTIONS
DRUGS ARE TO HAVE A SHELF LIFE OF ONE YEAR
13. Special Notations for Surgeons Bring:
Gloves
Scrubs
Caps
Shoe covers
Sutures
Much of what is brought will be recycled and reused so be prepared to leave what is not used.
14. What to bring for Dentistry Medicine
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Supplies
Gloves – S M L
Anesthesia
Needles
Composites
Amalgam
* Much of what is brought will be recycled and reused so be prepared to leave what is not used.
15. What to Bring for Eye Clinic Readers +1 - +3 - 10 Dozen
Re-wetting drops – 2 gross
Hand held puff tonometer
Hand held pen lights
Gloves
Samples of Glaucoma medicines
* Room does not have air conditioning - bring cool clothing
16. Lodging Information Hotel Alhambra
Costado Oesto Parque Central Granada Province
Granada, Nicaragua 110681-9528
011-505-552-4486
011-505-552-2035
hotalam@tmx.com.ni