CMM 2004: llocos Norte, Western Pangasinan, and Palawan

Stronger and Better
This year’s mission was the most challenging ever. Before the first patient was ever seen, CMM faced so many obstacles just to be able serve those in need. From the bureaucracy of the Philippine Department of Health to the negative views of medical missions from certain local doctors, CMM faced and met all challenges.

In the end, we proved our strength and overcame all the difficulties in planning and executing a mission. We again successfully provided free Medical, Ophthalmic, Surgical, and Dental care to our underprivileged kababayan in the Philippines. CMM is still standing and ready to continue our service.

CMM 2004 Surgical Missions
The joint Carolina Medical Mission 2004 was a great success. Aside from Ilocos Norte, Western Pangasinan and Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the CMM surgical team provided services to the intercoastal areas of Hagonoy, Bulacan; the province of Marinduque; Lagawe, Ifugao Province and San Antonio, Nueva Ecija.

Ilocos Norte: January 11-14, 2004
Surgical Venue:
Laoag City: Roque Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital
No. of cases: Major: 32 Minor: 36

Western Pangasinan: January 17-18, 2004
Surgical Venue:
Alaminos: Western Pangasinan District Hospital
No. of cases: Major: 26 Minor: 13

Hagonoy: February 2-4, 2004
Surgical Venue:
Perez District Hospital, Hagonoy, BulacanNo. of cases: Major: 27 Minor: 66

Marinduque: February 7-14, 2004
Surgical Venue:
Damien Reyes Provincial Hospital, Boac, Marinduque
No. of cases: Major: 31 Minor: 17

Ifugao Province: February 28, 2004
Surgical Venue:
Ifugao District Hospital, Natumolan, Lagawe, Ifugao
No. of cases: Major: 8 Minor: 17

San Antonio, Nueva Ecija: March 8, 2004
Surgical Venue:
San Antonio District Hospital
No. of cases: Major: 13 Minor: 14