Rotaplast has been changing the lives of children for 25 years and those in Lima and its surrounding areas since 2009. It’s no surprise then that Speech Pathologist Dr. Marlene Salas-Provance and a former patient would be happy to see one another again this year.After landing in Lima from the States, it’s all hands on deck as the first order of business is to gather the 35 boxes full of essential medical supplies, including anesthesia machines and an autoclave to sterilize surgical instruments, on to a truck and to the hospital.
With the first day dedicated to travel, the second is focused on preparing for the work ahead. The group of 32 medical and non-medical volunteers toured the expansive and busy campus of Lima’s Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza and were able to get a sense of the facilities in which they would be working.
Rotaplast Co-Founder Dr. Angelo Capozzi, Head Nurse James Galloway, and Mission Director Evelyn Abad discuss the best scheduling strategy for the next 12 days.Unlike previous missions here, this year’s will concentrate more on patients requiring maxillofacial surgery.
Next Posts from This Mission
A Day of Overcoming...
Lima, Peru
On every Rotaplast mission, there are certain to be challenges despite planning and years of experience. Volunteers are always reminded to be flexible and go with the flow of the controlled chaos of pre-cl... Read More »
Changing Lives One ...
Lima, Peru
Being part of the Rotaplast team means that everyone is vital to the mission, no matter the position held. And sometimes, members are pressed into service other than their assignment, like anesthesiologis... Read More »
Mission Newcomer: â...
Lima, Peru
Dental technician Don Lee may be working in a small room alone and behind the scenes, but he is no less critical to helping Rotaplast patients. During the mission, Don is responsible for making splints, mo... Read More »
Latest From Around The World
Day 11- Mission accomplis...
Medellin, Colombia
The Rotaplast team ready for the last day of work in Medellin. Anne DeLaney, Karla Werninghaus and David Morwood, our team of surgeons! Robert Karoukian, Salman Dasti, Blair Segsworth and Zak Martinez our ... Read More »
Day 10 Strength
Medellin, Colombia
Ferney and his beautiful mam. Moms are the force behind beautiful transformations. Goodbye Doctor Jorge we are going to miss you!!! By Jorge Espana, MD (Surgeon, Colombia) Hello dear friends. How proud to ... Read More »
Upcoming Missions
-
Luxor, Egypt
-
Nagamangala, India
-
Sylhet, Bangladesh
-
Cebu City, Philippines
-
Chitwan, Nepal
-
Medellin, Colombia