Laurie Martin Erin Miller Connor Sheriff Nicholas Wilhelm Providing Physical Therapy to an Underprivileged Community in Lima Peru Thank you on behalf of last years group to Arequipa Peru A Fresh Start ID: 932131
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Kristin EberhartBenjamin LowryLaurie MartinErin MillerConnor SheriffNicholas Wilhelm
Providing Physical Therapy to an Underprivileged Community in Lima, Peru
Slide2Thank you on behalf of last year’s group to Arequipa, Peru!
Slide3A Fresh Start From Left: Kristin Eberhart
, Connor Sheriff, Nick Wilhelm, Erin Miller, Ben Lowry & Laurie Martin
This year:
Six
,
third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students from Slippery Rock University (SRU)
A new location,
but the same mission!
Slide4Our MissionTo glorify God by using our education to serve those in need with compassion.
Slide5Medical Ministry InternationalMission Statement: “MMI provides compassion and health care in a world of need using Jesus as our Guide.”
Jodee FortnerMMI Arequipa Director
U.S. Licensed Physical Therapist from PA
http://www.medicalministrytrips.org/
Slide6Why Lima, Peru?Located in West-Central PeruThe capital and largest city of Peru
Home to 1/3 of Peru’s population and the 16th most populous city in the worldUndeveloped or even missing infrastructure coupled with poverty in poorer areas and slums
Slide7“Pueblos Jovenes”The nickname of vast shanty towns surrounding Lima and other cities of Peru
Limited access to health care services and medical equipment
Slide8What will we be doing?Two week service projectAugust 8th
-22rd, 2015Providing volunteer services at various hospitals, locally and in surrounding areas.
A few partners:
Shalom Clinic in Pamplona Alta (*70% pediatrics)
Peru Children’s Charity in
Carabayillo
We will mainly be serving a population of children with disabilities in the city of Lima, Peru
Slide9EquipmentEvaluations for distribution of equipment e.g. wheelchair fittings
Slide10Patient CareWork under supervision of PTsConduct patient evaluations and treatmentsUtilize limited available resources
Communicate through non-verbal communication or translators
Slide11Evaluating Patients
Slide12Treating Patients
Slide13Treating Patients
Slide14Educating PatientsProvide patient education and increase health awareness
Slide15How Can You Help?Pray for us!Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Pray for safe travelsPray that we will be able to make a lasting, positive impact
Slide16How Can You Help?Expected Costs to be around $2,800 per studentMMI expenses
Airfare and local travel
Slide17Financial ContributionsChecks can be made out to I Care San Antonio
Sent to:Connor Sheriff
31 East
First St.
Boiling
Springs,
17001
Tax
deductible option
Slide18MMI Expenses
Slide19Equipment NeededCanesOrthoticsChildren's sneakers in good condition
Wheelchairs that are in good conditionSchool supplies, crayons, stickers, beanie babies, beach balls, baby wipes, children's vitamins
*Contact
Laurie Martin
for donation collections.
Slide20Find Out MoreKeep up with our trip!http://sruinperu.blogspot.com/
Medical Ministry International, Canadahttp://www.mmicanada.ca/Laurie Martin
lam4744@sru.edu
(717) 669-4505
Slide21Questions?