2013 Lima, Peru
Opening Clinic in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
A team of 27 medical and non-medical Rotaplast volunteers from across the USA and Canada arrived at the Hospital National Arzobispo Loayza on opening clinic morning. We were greeted by Dra. Mar... Read More »
Surgery Begins
Lima, Peru
Valezka was one of the first surgeries of day one. She is a happy healthy baby of 4 months old. She is the first child of her parents, Fiorella and Gustabo. They live in the Rainforest approx... Read More »
Getting into the Flow
Lima, Peru
As with any mission, there comes a time when a natural flow among our team organization emerges. That natural flow often sits side by side with obstacles and challenges that arise on any given minut... Read More »
Making Friends in the Pre-Op Ward
Lima, Peru
Valerie is our ward coordinator. She reviews the schedule each morning and ensures that all patients are accounted for and ready the morning of surgery. If the schedule changes throughout... Read More »
The Importance of Speech Therapy
Lima, Peru
Children with a deformity to their palate like the fistula (hole) seen here, are unable to pronounce sounds correctly. Often they sound nasal and/or have air seeping through their palate or alv... Read More »
Every Child is a Priority
Lima, Peru
Today is day number 5 of our 7 day surgical mission. We examine walk-ins nearly everyday. As of today we have screened 128 patients. Some will get surgery, others will not, simply because th... Read More »
Wrap-A-Smile
Lima, Peru
I’ve traveled on a number of Rotaplast missions and am always charmed by the beautifully made quilts given to each patient in recovery. It is a privilege during this mission to work with Valarie, a membe... Read More »
The Children We’ve Come to Love
Lima, Peru
Angel, 11 months needs a repair to his soft palate. Angel was born premature and is small for his age. After a final examination by the anesthesia team, it was decided this mor... Read More »
Generosity of Rotarians
Lima, Peru
Rotaplast missions would not be possible without the generous support from our Rotary partners. Our team is very fortunate to have two Rotary Clubs from Lima involved with the Rotaplast Mission. Jorge Joel... Read More »
Rotaplast Team Returns Home
Lima, Peru
It’s been several days since our team of 27 medical and non-medical professionals returned to our homes. In total, 77 people received free surgery due to the generosity of all those involved in Ro... Read More »
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