CMM 2007
by Emma Dempsey

The joint medical surgical and dental missions (Jan. 22-25, 2007) served thousands of patients. They came from all the hundreds of barangays in the province of Negros Oriental. This province is located in the Central Visayas. It occupies the southeastern half of the island of Negros. Dumaguete City is the provincial capital. It was the ideal 2007 Carolina Medical Mission Venue because of its close proximity to airport and shipping ports, the hospital facilities, university settings and it is also the most populous city, despite having the smallest land area. PAANC members Linda McGloin and Claire Rhoades, the co-chairpersons of this joint medical mission hailed from Negros Oriental.

We’re very grateful to our Dumaguete coordinator, Sister Ma. Felicina Gubuan, SPC, Dean at the St. Paul University; Dr. Felix Sy, MD, Director of Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital, NOPH Staff; Sister Gloria Ibalio, Order of Carmelites, director of Holy Child Hospital & HCH staff; the local volunteers (medical practitioners; allied health professionals; St. Paul Univ. and Silliman Univ. Nursing Students; Hospital volunteer health professionals; relatives & friends of CMM coordinators) and the 67 Philippine- based and US volunteers, for giving their Godgiven Talent, Time and Treasures unselfishly. Thank you! The Mission was a huge success. YOU made it happen.

CMM 2007	Pedia	Adult	Total
Medical	2,228	2,490	4,718
Dental	143	488	631
Ophthalmology	8	32	40
General Surgery	39 Major	34 Minor	73