1. We constantly need cash to make this clinic a viable project. We can send you the budget so you can see how urgent we need those contributions.  

2. We are in the process of finding funds to expand our location and build two more rooms. One for a mini surgery room and one for medical examination. This second room also will give some privacy for gynecologic exams and other procedures.

3. We are planning to create an outreach program now that we have an ambulance acquired this year. We are in the process of procuring the funds to maintain and operate the ambulance. Currently we have been transferring between 20 to 30 emergency cases including 8 women ready to deliver. These cases could have been a fatality if the ambulance was not available. The ambulance has a monthly operational budget of

4. We need to pay for the shipping of a 20-ft foot container filled with equipment and some repository materials, which a recent retired Doctor gave us.

5. Ultra Sound equipment. GE Vivid i Portable Ultrasound Machine Vivid i product Features. GE Healthcare's new Vivid is the world's first miniaturized cardiovascular ultrasound system to provide high-performance, full-featured imaging in a lightweight design. This equipment is extremely important to detect internal bleeding, Abdominal, OB-GYN, Cardiac, Anesthesia, Pediatric, Urology and TEE ultrasounds. http://www.physiciansresource.net/vividi.html

6. DRE Maxx Luxx II Operating Room Lights. This equipment is very important for small surgeries. http://www.dremed.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/128

7. Equipment we need urgently:

Surgical Table
Surgical/O.R. lights
Defibrillator
Portable X ray machine with or
EKG machine
Fetal Monitor
O2 sat monitor/Pulse oximeter
Autoclave
Infant incubator or warming crib
I stat machine (for getting STAT labs)
Microscope
Centrifuge
Hemoglobinometer
Ventilator
Exam tables
Hospital beds
Endoscopy system

8. Summit Doppler L250 ABI System it has been developed as one of the most economical ABI units in the market that meets our needs

9. Digital Blood pressure machines or all in one vital sign monitor

10. Medical Examination Kit

Supplies you can bring in your trip :


Tegaderm -    all sizes
Liquid suture
Steri-strips - 1/2" and 1/4"
Sterile gloves - size 7 1/2, and 6 1/2
Campos - paper and cloth for exam tables
Need lots of paper campos for surgical repairs and wound dressing changes
Gauze - non sterile logs (4x4 and 2x2)  Need lots of 4x4 logs
Betadine liquid (litre)
Saline (wound care) (litre)
Sterile water (wound care) (litre)
Eyewash - 500 ml bottle
Eye patch
Plastic bags for farmacia medications that can be used with labels or a Sharpie pen to write the contents
Empty bottles with screw on lids for mixing solutions for wound care
Tape - paper and cloth, all sizes
Kerlix rolls - 4"
Coban - 3" and 4"
Limb stabilizors - neck, arm, and leg
Crutches - adult and pediatrics
Nebulizer masks - pediatric and adult (more peds than adults)


Chair for consultorio (doctor)
Pampered Chef knife and scissors sharpener


* Acetaminophen (Acetaminofen) * Amoxicillin (Amoxicilina) * Trimethoprim Sulfa (Trimetroprim Sulfa) * Eritromicine (Eritromicina) * Penicillin (Penicilina benzatinca) * Penicillin (Penicilina procainica) * Metronidazole (Metronidazol) * Mebendazol (Mebendazol) * Diphenhydramine (Difenidramina) * Salbutamol (Salbutamol) * Ibuprofen (Ibuprofeno) * Indomethacin (Indometacina) * (Dipronova) * (Buscapina) * Enalapril (Enalapril) * (Furocemida) * (Carbamazepina) * Phenobarbital (Fenobarbital) * Diazepam (Diazepam) * Dextromethorphan (Dextrometorfano) * (Bromexina) * Dextrose (Dextrosa) * Saline Solution (Solucion Salina) * (Solucion Harmart) * Distilled Water (Agua Destilada) * Clotrimazol Crème (Clotrimazol Crema) * Hydrocortisone (Hidrocortizona) * Diphenhydramine (Difenidramina) * Alcohol (Alcohol) * Gloves (Guantes) * (Silocaina) * Cotton (Algodon) * Adhesives (Esparadrapos) * Normal Bandages (vendas simples) * Elastic Bandages (Vendas Elasticas) * Lotion (Crema) * amoxacilina * dicloxacilina * eritromicina * lincomicina 300mg * nitrofurantoina * amikacina * ciprofloxacina * gentamicina * trimetropin sulfa * Antiparasitarios * albendazol * tinidazol * Lincomicina 600 mg * Ciprofloxacina * gentamicina * ceftriazone * tetraciclina * clindamicina

Food for under-weight kids

1. Chromium is one of the trace minerals and is responsible for the regulation of insulin as well as the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
2. Biotin is essential for immune system health and protein metabolism
3. Riboflavin, or, Vitamin B12 is the greatest protein vitamin contributing to overall muscle mass and growth
4. Vitamin E is an outstanding antioxidant and works towards the growth of cells as well as repairs
5. Thiamine, or Vitamin B1 is critical towards the metabolism of proteins and in the growth of overall muscles.
6. High Protein chocolate shakes
7. Super multivitamins
8. Supplements any kind.
9. Anything that makes under-weight kids to recover quickly. Kids do not have access to meat or good milk or a balance diet like we have here in US.
   
10. Clothes for children or adults that you do not need or wear. You can collect with your friends too.
    
    Gracias,

N E W S    R E L E A S E

Contact: Juan Muñoz @ 410-777-8626

Roberto Clemente Health Clinic Brings TOMS Shoes to Children in Need in Nicaragua

Thousands of children in need who live in the remote communities of southwest Nicaragua are receiving new shoes this week, thanks to TOMS and TOMS Giving Partner Roberto Clemente Health Clinic. Through TOMS One for One™ business model, TOMS gives a new pair of shoes to a child in need, with every pair of shoes purchased.

The Roberto Clemente Clinic (http://nicaclinic.org) staff traveled to more than 50 schools in 27 communities in late July and early August to give TOMS Shoes to students of all ages from elementary through high school. Many of the children who live in the isolated villages of Limon and surrounding communities walk long distances on dirt roads to get to school and can’t afford to buy new shoes.

“We are so thankful for these shoes, which are a fundamental resource for protecting children from rough terrain, infection and diseases,” said Juan Muñoz, Executive Director of the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic. “Children who are healthy are more likely to be successful students, and we know that access to education is critical to their long-term success.”

Giving TOMS Shoes is just one of the ways Nicaclinic is working to improve the health of residents who live along the rugged Pacific coastline in southwest Nicaragua. In addition to supplying free and low-cost medical care to more than 10,000 patients each year, the clinic strives to educate the community about better health, as well as prevent diseases, cure viruses and treat injuries and chronic health problems that are endemic to this part of the world, where running water and flushing toilets are still quite rare.

Nicaclinic relies on the generous donations of individuals and organizations to continue to provide emergency and primary care. The clinic’s volunteer program connects medical, student and other volunteers with hands-on opportunities to work with patients and members of the community. And the Padrino Program allows participants to sponsor a child and make a monthly donation to their health and educational needs.

For more information about the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic and TOMS, please visit http://www.nicaclinic.org  and http://www.toms.com

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