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June  2010

   TRIP NOTES
One plane went down a day early, to stay on the Cadeje side. The majority came down on Friday to stay on the Mulege side.  Louis Beacham flew down on Friday, with Stu Macpherson, from San Diego, to the Pacific side.  The weather for the trip was cooler than the typical June weather.

   CLINIC NOTES
The medical side, with Dr. Kevin Hutton, saw about 30 patients, assisted by nurse practitioners Myra  Cochran and Elizabeth Soderburg. Triage and translation were done by Susan Grupe and Alison Locke.  Margo Kenney and Alexander Broom helped with blood pressures and other vitals. The pharmacy was staffed by Nancy Callahan and Patsy Hodges, with help from Chris Hutton and Maureen Arcuri.

  DENTAL CLINIC
The  Dental Clinic was busy, with  Dr. Stu Macpherson doing root canals and fillings while Dr.  John Grube did extractions, fillings and delivered some of Dick Kline’s denture cases.  Marilyn Zellet did translation and triage while Karen Yule and Nathan Soderburg did the sterilization. Larry Cochran and Amanda Arcuri assisted chairside.

  JUNE VOLUNTEERS
Pilots: Larry Cochran,  John Grube,  Frank Heintz, Ted Kenney, Craig Arcuri, Louis Beacham
MD: Kevin Hutton    EMT: Alison Locke          Nurse Practitioners: Myra Cochran,  Elizabeth Soderburg    Helpers: Maureen and Amanda Arcuri ,  Margo Kenney, Karen Yule,  Nathan Soderburg, Alexander Broom  Translators: Susan Grube,  Alison Locke.                             Sanitation: Robin Gauss
Dentists: John Grube, Stu Macpherson          Dental Assistants: Larry Cochran, Amanda Arcuri. 

 NOTE:    October trip will be Oct 8.  October volunteers, please call Marilyn Zellet at 805 452-5981.
Those interested in going down earlier to clean and prepare the clinic, let Marilyn Zellet know well in advance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ANNUAL   PRE-SEASON  BARBEQUE     ---------        SAVE THE DATE !

The pre season kick-off  barbeque and social event will be Saturday, Sept 11,  starting at 1 PM, at the ranch of Robin and Nancy… More info  and a map will follow. Anyone coming in from out of town let us know and we will arrange homes to accommodate you. The barbeque is always a good time to connect with friends and help to plan the next year.

Trip Dates   2010     -      Oct. 8-10 ….   Nov. 12– 14  ….   Dec. 10-12     

Trip Dates   2011     -        Jan. 14-16  …..   Feb. 11-13  …..   Mar. 11-13   .….  Apr. 8-10
                                
                                                 May  13-15   ….  June  10–12

Thanks again for a great season and we will see you at the barbeque on September 11 !!


 

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AEROMEDICOS
P.O. Box 538
Goleta  CA 93116

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