Photos > Kenya Medical Clinics 2009 (34)
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under the mosquito net!
All of the team members slept under mosquito nets throughout the trip to ensure safety from malaria.
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A ride in the matatu
Travel in the country is commonly done in a "matatu" (Swahili for small bus or van). Twelve of us fit somewhat comfortably in Eric's matatu, allowing everyone to get to know each other all that much better!
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The American medical team
From left to right: Chris Ciccarelli, LPN (from MD), Lexie Brink, RN (From VT), Carol Vassar, MD (from VT), Nancy Hutson, RN (from PA), Jill Ciccarelli, MD (from MD), Jamie Ciccarelli (med student from PA). Standing - Tracy Braun, EA, MAAA - (from VT; Chairperson of the Board for Everyone's Child, Inc.).
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Lanet Umoja Primary School
This was the first school built by funds raised through Kids in Kenya, and was also the site of the first medical clinic.
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Prayers before starting the clinic
Each day doctors, nurses, members of the Kenyan Ministry of Health, and people waiting to be treated all joined in prayer before the clinic began.
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Setting up the clinic
Vinnie Matrascia hangs sheets to provide the doctors with private "offices" to see their patients.
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Ruth Mugi ready to take names
Everyone received a number and their name was recorded to maintain order in the clinic.
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Grandmother with grandchild
Kenyan women carry their children (or grandchildren) on their backs, using a long scarf or blanket to secure them.
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not so shy
This boy wasn't too worried since Mama was close by.
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a little nervous
Some were not so sure about going to the doctor!
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Visiting with patients
Dr. Young sits with patients waiting to see the doctors at the clinic in Kampi ya moto.
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Dr. Alice Gichobi from the Ministry of Health
The Kenyan government has instituted a free program whereby everyone in the country has access to HIV/AIDS testing. A team from the Ministry of Health joined the American team each day to see that all those who came to the clinics could be tested for HIV/AIDS.
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Girl with a child
This child was infected with HIV/AIDS. The Kenyan government provides free treatment for children and adults with HIV/AIDS, but getting the medicine to the victims of this disease can be problematic.
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A patient being seen by Dr. Ciccarelli
Dr. Ciccarelli has a family practice in the states, so many children were brought to her during these clinics.
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Dr. Vassar with a patient in Kampi ya moto
This man had been lying on a mat outside his home for several months, unable to move after suffering a stroke. Dr. Vassar was the first doctor to visit him since his stroke.
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Albert interprets
Albert Francis interpreted for Dr. Vassar and the man during her visit. We were all grateful for the interpreters who joined the team on a daily basis. A good interpreter is a key to a successful clinic as many of the very old and very young are unable to speak English.
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Handing out toothbrushes at Kampi ya moto
Students at Moretown Elementary School in Moretown, VT and several dentists in Central Vermont donated 300 toothbrushes for the clinics. Here Dr. Ruth Young hands out a pack of toothbrushes to two orphaned girls from Kampi ya moto.
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Sheer strength!
Videographer Micah Dudash fooling around with one of the kids at the clinic in Kiti.
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Carrying the medical supplies back from the clinic
The medical supplies were brought back to the mission house each day for safe keeping.
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End of the day
Jamie Ciccarelli and Lexie Brink relaxing outside the mission house in Lanet after the first clinic ended.
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On the way to the river
The villagers of Kampi ya moto retrieve their drinking water from a river that is a ten-minute walk from the school.
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Water is poured into a large container at the school
This water is treated and used throughout the day by students and teachers. This exercise is repeated each day, sometimes several times a day depending on the need.
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