“Why are there so many patients? We just had a week-long medical mission! It is not cost-effective. We should not have it next year. Only minor surgery and dental work is helpful.” The medical health officer (MHO) of the town voiced her frustration as we began the consultation day. The regional health unit (RHU) was […]
Philippines: Medicine in a Limited Resource Setting
The government hospital in this region is the safety net for those who cannot afford health care. It is so crowded that beds are being placed in hallways. And although this is the referral center for the whole region, there are many things that seem to be missing. And since they do not have the […]
Delivering in Mexico…Without Speaking Spanish
Pujale! Pujale! (Push! Push!) That was all I could say as I sat at the foot of the bed waiting for the baby to come out. This was my first delivery where I was gowned up and receiving the baby. I had seen many deliveries and I made sure I knew what I was doing […]
