Medical Missions Outreach

Special projects medical benevolence program: integral to mmo's mission is the education and encouragement of the patients who seek treatment. Many times these patients have had symptoms for months or even years before they have the resources to seek help. The same diagnoses found in the u.s. Are also found on the field, just further along in the process. We see chronic cases such as uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension, along with acute dermatological conditions, musculoskeletal pain, allergies, and urinary tract infections. Sometimes there are more involved cases such as chinkingunya, dengue or active parasitic infections. Once the problem has been diagnosed, mmo seeks to educate, to offer both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments, and to encourage patients to follow up with local healthcare professionals. A benevolence fund exists to support patients with treatment and/or follow up care that may not be available to them in their local setting or in our typical clinic services. These funds can assist with medicine, medical supplies, laboratory testing, specialty care, and even surgical procedures. Eyeglass recycle program: mmo has encountered thousands of people around the world who experience extreme economic, life, and welfare limitations due to poor vision. Through a strong partnership with local businesses, schools, churches, and individual donors who serve as collection box hosts, mmo has been able to provide otherwise unavailable vision screening, care, and glasses to children and adults, empowering them to improve their lives through the treasured gift of better sight. We regularly hear results involving improved school performance, job security, and quality of life. Prep a puppet: mmo provides care to our smallest patients through requesting common over-the-counter medications often inaccessible to them. Donors from the us are encouraged to fill puppets with common medicines (tylenol, ibuprofen, topical creams, allergy medications); the puppets are then sent back to mmo for distribution in the field. Rearick surgical center: since 2009, mmo has provided no-cost surgical procedures in el progreso, honduras, through short-term volunteer trips. Working in cooperation with a local public hospital in el progreso, yoro, honduras, mmo provides preop evaluations, surgery, and postop care to patients. Because of the desperate need for surgical care in this area, mmo (in close cooperation with mision bautista team honduras) has built a permanent surgical center in el progreso where volunteer surgical teams are sent to aid this community and the surrounding areas, often providing care for patients who have been waiting more than two years for a standard procedure. The rearick surgical center opened its doors in january 2021. The rsc relies on both us-based physicians and local partners to coordinate consultations, schedule cases, and equip teams who will provide the needed procedures. Types of cases include but are not limited to: general (hernioplasty and cholecystectomy), orthopedic, podiatric, and gynecologic. Staff missionaries: mmo is made up of dedicated professionals who are following god's calling on their lives through either full-time or part- time service to share the gospel. Many of our staff serve in roles that require support raised from individuals and churches who want to partner with these missionaries by sending them to the field. Whether they be physicians, nurses, physical therapists, optical team leads, or administrators, they are integral to our mission of pointing patients around the world to the great physician. Education services. Mmo commits to investing in the next generation of healthcare providers through focused training in a strategic rotation through clinic areas on trips as well as 6-8 week internships designed to demonstrate global impact through the specific disciplines studied by each student. Additionally, we work with educational institutions to assist team members in completing requirements for preceptorships and study abroad programs.