March 10: Rural Clinic Experience

Today, we got the opportunity to go outside of the city to work at a free clinic in a very rural area of the Philippines. The patients here had minimal access to healthcare and resources. Fortunately, this clinic was developed to help get patients in this area some of the care they need; such as dental care, medical consults, and medications for common medical conditions for both pediatrics and adults. With the help of hospital staff, resident, and providers from MJH, we were able to overcome language barriers to assess patients and help manage their care. It was overall a truly heart-warming and humbling experience.



      


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