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Medical & dental mission for urban poor patients

Oriental medical relief and dental mission organized and sponsored by RC Holy Spirit serves 323 poor patients from urban poor families

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The Rotary Club of Holy Spirit D3780 successfully conducted a full-day medical relief and dental mission last July 18, 2012 at the covered court of Don Antonio Heights in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City. A total of 157 patients availed of free medical consultations and medicines. PP Roger Belleza, MD, and PE and Chair of Health & Wellness, Eui Bong Jung, OMD, handled the medical consultations. Dr Bong administered acupuncture to 8 patients suffering from various body pains. The large-scale dental aspect of the mission was handled by Service Projects Chair Dr Marlene Martinez and 13 dental practitioners from the Makati Dental Chapter of the Philippine Dental Association Inc. There were a total of 158 dental patients. Out of these, 35 pediatric patients were given prophylaxis and restoration/filling services. Eleven Rotarians led by President Marcia Salvador, Rotaractors & Interactors, and 11 visiting Korean youths actively participated with the other volunteer groups.

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Disease prevention and treatment

Philippines

18 July 2012

18 July 2012

Ricardo P. Salvador, | contact

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Total volunteer hours
380
Hours
Number of volunteers
64
People
Total cash contributions
4,000
USD
Total in-kind contributions
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USD