Yesteday, a group of medical team from Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital and College went on a medical mission in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.  It was my first time and as a first timer i can say that it was fun.  Although i was assigned in a busy spot, yet it was a great experience.

The group is composed of medical doctors, dentists, nurses, nurse aids, student nurses, and support staff.  One of my purpose in going with the group was to go swimming after the work but i came home without dipping even my foot on the tempting cool waters (spring pool). But i am positive I am going back there with the REgistrar’s office staff.

Now, here are some photos.  They were taken at lunch break and later in the afternoon when the work was done:

1.  The streamers posted in the area:

2. That’s Rona, the Social Worker – taking photos for documentation.

3. The people also relaxing while the medical team took an hour break for lunch

4. Some doctors in action (Medicine) I wish i have some photos of the dental area and also at the circumcision area but i just can’t stand up from my spot when the work started because we had the longest line of people

5. After serving a patient with the priority number, i took a pause to take these photos:

I also run to the comfort room to ease myself and saw these beauties on my way back to the table to continue my work:

6. I took a me photo too! They said if you are the one taking photos  you have less photos or no photo at all in an event. But i know i have a few — in other people’s cameras. hehehe. So here’s me -

Looks tired? Not really. I was all ready to go to the next destination!

By the way, Tubod Lanao del Norte, is a more than an hour trip from Iligan City going south.

We were able to serve more than a thousand patients in all areas  (dental, circumcision, consultation for adults and pedia) and i can say it was a successful medical mission.   I can also say that the support of the Municipal and also the Provincial Health Offices did a great help to the accomplishment and success of the activity yesterday.

We were treated to a very beautiful retreat place after the work was done — will post photos tomorrow.

photo credits: sunshineforlife