MT Abraham, MD - a Facial Plastic Surgeon based in Poughkeepsie, NY - is leading a team of mostly local doctors, nurses and staff on a week long humanitarian medical mission to South America.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Screening Day 9/23/07
First patients arrive at the hospital for screening
A 1 year old cleft lip patient accompanied by his grandmother
The crowded waiting area
Passing the time counting bottle caps
A local priest of Santa Marta performs a service for families in the waiting area of the hospital
Patiently waiting to be screened
Dr. Abraham examines 1 year old Luis Gabriel, while UNIMA volunteer Lina watches in the background
8 year old Jailenne having a benign tumor examined by Dr. Abraham
Pat plays around with a 1 year old cleft palate patient
7 year old Jerson having his blood pressure checked by Tamara and Byron
Finishing the day on a high note with 8 year old Jeison
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