Weekend Missions

GREAT NEWS!
WEEKEND MISSIONS NOW PROVIDES A
MEDICAL MINISTRY TO THE PEOPLE OF ROCKY POINT, MEXICO!

Calling all MDs DOs Dentists RNs MAs CNAs PTs Dental Assitants Paramedics EMTs NPs PAs ...AND ANYONE WHO HAS A HEART TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED!

Weekend Missions began its Medical Ministry in June 2009. Joining forces with Dr. George Stavros and his wife Susie, who is also an RN, we held our first medical clinic for the people of Rocky Point. Dr. Stavros has been active in this area of ministry for several years. Dr. Stavros is retired and spends half of his time in Rocky Point and the other half in Phoenix. He still does flight physicals on a regular basis here in Phoenix. Trip #1 June 2009 - provided care to 75+ patients with the help of Dr. Stavros, and 2 other providers, 3 RNs and several other volunteers that helped with caring and playing with the children while other family members saw the medical team. Trip #2 August 2009 - was spent visiting several of the cancer patients there in Rocky Point. We assessed their most immediate needs and helped as much as possible to provide food, remedies, etc. for nutritional issues. Trip #3 was another successful medical clinic with 2 providers, 2 RNs, 1- EMT and some of the gang from Childrens ministry again&..we treated 150+ patients! The GOAL is clear......the Medical Ministry is very much needed and growing! Are you ready to open your heart and serve with your professional gift of Healthcare? It WILL change you!

Currently, there are FOUR main areas of need for the Medical Ministry. Every trip we assess the community needs at that time and as a group do whatever we can to meet the most urgent needs first. The need for Medical care is always there and with each trip we recieve even more indications of future needs, etc. Standing or Mobile Medical Clinics. Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Center. Cancer Patient Visits. Womens Shelter and Rehab. Center.

1. Standing or Mobile Medical Clinics:
   • 1-2 Providers MDs, DOs, NPs, & PAs, and / or Dentists per trip
   • 1-2 RNs per trip
   • 1-2 MAs, EMTs, Etc. per trip
   • Dental Assistants
   • Anyone who wants to help in the Medical area
   • Donations from any healthcare facility Medical supplies, Dental supplies ie: Toothbrushes, etc. Medications such as those to treat Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Broad Spectrum Antibiotics, Antibiotic cremes / ointments, De-worming medications (huge need for Vermox!)
   • Last but not least Money directly donated to WM for Medical ministries to buy what we can't obtain from donations.
2. Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Center:
   • Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Techs,
   • Donations of Exercise Bicycles, Exercise Bands, Stability Balls, Hot and Cold Packs, etc.
   • Exercise Handouts in English & Spanish
3. Cancer Patient Visits:
   • Volunteers with a Compassionate and Patient HEART! Someone to maybe just listen to them talk, their fears, etc.
   • Help with chores around their house, the kids, etc. they often do not feel well enough to carry out some of the simplest tasks.
   • Small food processors, blenders, etc. to help with preparing foods they can eat when mouth sores are present or Nausea / Vomiting is a problem.
   • Ideas and Recipes that can be shared (English & Spanish) to help them maintain their strength.
   • Nice caps, scarves to wear while undergoing Chemo. Maybe some basic makeup to help them feel better about there looks.
4. Womens Shelter and Rehab. Center:
   • Craft supplies, Fabrics, journals and pens.
   • Canned and Non-perishable foods.
   • Feminine supplies, beauty supplies, mirrors, Toothpaste, Soaps, Deodorants, etc.
   • Twin Beds, Linens, towels, small dressers, small organizers for their own items.
   • Womens clothes, shoes, Bras, etc. often times these women come to the shelter with nothing