The new clinic facility may still be in the early stages of construction, but a REVOLUTION for Dominican healthcare has already begun! The REVOLUTION clinic project continues to be about more than just a building. In April we shared a touching video about Tony, a member of the staff who has seen awesome changes in his life through his work at the clinic. This month we want to highlight a few other ways better healthcare is being brought to our Dominican brothers and sisters, including the brand new Paramedic Education Program that has just started up in San Juan de la Maguana.
We are thrilled to be part of this exciting program to bring a new type of care to the San Juan community and beyond! To read more about the Paramedic Education Program (PEP), click here and take a look at our Facebook photo album!
Education is one of the most valuable gifts our teams can offer in the area of healthcare. Earlier this month, a group from Ohio Northern University served through SRI by teaching life-saving information on how to perform a breast self-examination. Key community leaders were chosen to undergo training so that they could then teach and share the information with others.
Read a blog entry from the team leader here to see photos and learn more about this valuable training!
Also, earlier this month, families enrolled in the Child Nutrition Program were given the opportunity to participate in a very special rehabilitation program in partnership with the Dominican Rehabilitation Association.
Rehab staff from San Juan and Santo Domingo arrived donating their services with medications, toys, and food staples donated by a variety of pharmacies and organizations. With over 150 patients present, individuals ranging from infants to the elderly were offered medical exams, evaluations with physiatrists and psychologists, physical and occupational therapy, insurance registration, and needed medications. Click here to read more and for more photos!
And as mentioned previously, construction continues on the new clinic building! Ken’s most recent post on his blog from earlier this month shows some great photos and videos of the site and also gives a good update on the completion of Phase One for the construction. Jeff has done a great job of keeping everyone updated with his mid-monthly posts. Recently, he blogged about a very important new installation on the clinic land… los banos!
To read more about what’s happening on site, click here! You can also continue to browse the ever-growing construction photo album on Facebook for even more recent pictures!
It’s been a blessing to see the variety of ways SRI supporters have chosen to get involved with the project. Your time, prayers, and finances have been so greatly appreciated and we hope you can see how your sacrifice is already making a big difference! As fundraising to complete the project continues, we’d like to update you with where we currently stand in our goal of reaching the total project budget. Please see the graphic below that shows our numbers as of 5/31/15:
To reach our goal, we hope YOU will join our $1/day campaign! If everyone who came to serve at the guesthouse over the course of one year gave just $1/day for three years, we would actually surpass the project budget! You can start your $1/day pledge today by clicking here, calling us at 419-956-4077, or sending a check to PO Box 20867, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Besides finances, there are many ways you can get involved! Please consider the following options for how you can make a difference:
PRAY – We covet your prayers for this project! Pray for the safety of construction teams on the job site and for our ongoing financial needs to complete the budget. Pray for the lives that will be touched for years to come and ask that God will use the clinic as an incredible tool to reach and help the lost in the San Juan region.
SERVE – Join a construction team! Lead a construction team! We have a great need for laborers right now and would love to have you and your friends, family, church, and co-workers get some hands-on involvement! Learn more about the mission experience HERE!
SHARE – Help spread the word! If you believe in the importance of the REVOLUTION, please share it with your friends and family! Social media is a great way to do this. Please “Like” and share the Solid Rock International Facebook posts and pictures to help spread awareness to as many as possible! Learn about the Race for a REVOLUTION and participate in a race in your area with friends!
GIVE – Consider how you and your family can sacrificially give financially to the project in the form of a one-time donation or pledge to help us complete the project budget! You can give online, over the phone (419-956-4077), or by sending a check to: SOLID ROCK INTERNATIONAL, PO Box 20867, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Thanks for your continued support and for following along on this amazing journey to better healthcare in the Dominican Republic!