Takeo Next 4 Days of Clinics

Suphada doing her dental assistant best with the application of fluoride to kids

On the first day of rural clinics, the name saw just over 150 clients. However, over the next three days, the numbers continue to increase as word got around and more numbers were given out by the commune chiefs and other officials. In total, we saw about 1380 patients with ailments as mild as dizziness and blurry visions to patients who have suffered strokes or suffering from severe depression and old injuries--some with open soars. Kids were given fluoride treatment and some sadly, had teeth pulled.

Prov trying to cool down after playing a round of soccer with kids in the midday sun. The smiling gentleman (can't remember his name) is a commune official who helped with crowd control and announcements.

Patients waiting to be triaged

His Excellency (center) with Jim (one of our dentist) at right

Prov with Soun, our driver

onlookers

Curious boys

Little Monks loves to have their pictures takes. Soun, Sam, and Prov

More onlookers...look at the eyes of this beautiful kiddo

The mission team

Patients waiting for us at one of the clinics. I think we this is the one day we got lost...lol

The kids at all the clinics were great and engaging. The little guy in the purple outfit became my helper with the gifts as it got later in the day. 

This little guy (13 years old) and a friend went and purchase coconuts for us. In Cambodia, you are allowed to ride mopeds up to a 125cc as young as 10 years old.

School children getting a fluoride treatment

School children waiting to greet us. Squatting is a favored position

Sherry and her pharmacy crew (Va Phearom, Sherry, Thida Tep, and Mony)

Our other van driver handing out snacks to school kids

It appears that if you can walk you can ride a bike.

Prov with commune organizers 

Kids are willing to pose for pictures

A female monk 

Yes, the little Monks were seen by the mission as well

Dr. Dan giving instructions to Sam who interprets to the female patient

Jody and his interpreter Roth, a medical student

Dr. Maury and his interpreter (another medical student)

Dr. Howard and medical student

A big line is forming at the Pharmacy. Interestingly enough, the biggest prize of the day for the patients.

Sherry getting a massage from her co-workers. I learned a few tips

the dentists (Drs Jim and Steve) pulling teeth

From left, government official, two commune leaders, and one of our drivers

A patient who suffered a stroke was transported back and forth, tied to the driver of a moped.

Even the commune elders love to be in selfies 

The crew at the end of the last clinic. At far right is Sotheara, one of the local organizers of the mission.