Archive for Archive for December, 2006
First Medical Visit to the Amazonas Pijiguaos
The following description and insight about the visit to the primitive Pijiguaos Indians for a dental clinic is shared by Brian McDonald.
Last week, part of the AMA team was privileged to work with the remote Pijiguaos Indians. Bob Norton, Brian, Evan and Dr. Veronica flew in the C-182 from Ciudad Bolivar to Pijiguaos. After [...]
Dental Work Brings Smiles of Hope to Pijiguaos
The following report about a dental visit to the primitive Pijiguaos Indians is shared by Venezuelan dentist Veronica Duque. Adventist Medical Aviation has once again brought the satisfaction of seeing healthy smiles on the faces of Indigenous children, making the efforts worthwhile. During the month of November, 2006 we made dental visits seven [...]
A Thanksgiving Miracle
Hope all of you had a good Thanksgiving. I had a busy day with lots of flights, getting home a little before dark with the last patient. No ambulance showed up, even though one had been called. When I say an ambulance, I mean it looks like one on the outside, but inside [...]