January 2006
TRIP NOTES
Three planes left Santa Barbara early Friday the 13th. Upon
arrival at San Felipe we were informed that the gas pumps had
broken
down that morning and there was no fuel available. Frank
was able to relay the information to the other planes so they
could
divert to Ensenada. There were headwinds both ways on this
trip, making the travel time a little longer.
CLINIC NOTES
Audio Clinic: With only one day’s notice,
the “Mulege
Audio Clinic” got off to a great start, thanks to Jim
and Annie posting signs in town. The response was tremendous
and
16 patients were tested, 19 hearing aids were dispensed,
and two children were placed on antibiotics for ear infections.
We
are in desperate need of hearing aid batteries (all sizes),
so be on the lookout. Thanks to all for a job well done.
Medical Clinic: Early Saturday morning we were informed
that the runway in Cadeje was available and that we could
go in
to deliver medicines and that Tobin could make a “computer
run” to San Juanico. What we thought was going to be a
quick drop off ended quite differently. Eustaquio was able to
treat a few patients. Lola dispensed medicines. Herlinda told
dental patients to return in February and Teresita was able to
do some physical therapy. Most patients came in for medication
refills. Due to the heavy volume of refills, the plastic bins
came back to Mulege very light. We are in need of cough and cold
medicines (over the counter OTC’s) for both children and
adults, as our supply has dwindled. Thanks to the pilots who
carried the medicines and started the generator and to Tobin
for his computer expertise.
FEBRUARY TRIP
Next trip will be February 10. Volunteers
should call Melodi at (805) 736-7123.
Pilots and interested volunteers for the February trip: call
Melodi at 736-7123 if you have not signed up.
Pre-Trip Potluck: The potluck will be held on February
1 at the home of Ted and Margo Kenney. Click
here for map and more info.
JANUARY VOLUNTEERS
Pilots: Jim Gaskin, Tobin Greenswig, Frank Heintz, Jeff Moorhouse
Audiologist: Bonnie Rettgers
RMA: Lola Rosales (clinic coordinator)
EMT: Natalie Kornbluth
Translator: Marilyn Zellet
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