We have been having a free medical clinic open to the public all this week. On the first day, we saw over 150 people. The entire police force of Alajuelita came to get regular medical check ups. There was also this man we treated who had a serious catheter infection. He recently lost his job and before that his work was paying for him to get antibiotics monthly to take on a prophylactic basis for his bladder/kidney condition. He couldn't afford the medicine since he's unemployed, so our clinic was able to help him with his medications for the next few months until he finds work again.
We also examined a lady who had extreme pelvic pains and unusual bleeding for over a year. She had gone to the doctor before, but couldn't pay for all the testing she needed. The doctor had told her to return when she could pay. This woman had 2 young kids with her. After examination, it was the thought that this woman could possibly have cancer. We were able to help her get some tests she needed. Here are some pictures of our clinic. The computer room was our "pharmacy" for the day.
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