Florence surgical team seek funds to provide care in Guatemala

9 days ago The Siuslaw News

Jan. 25, 2023 (Florence) - A local surgical team is planning to travel to Guatemala in hopes to provide medical care to people in Guatemala, where they plan to perform and document upwards of 60 surgeries in the span of three days. “It is humbling to see the number of people who need care,” said operating room nurse Joe Brinkman. Medical clinics throughout the area identify surgery needs and set up appointments for the patients to meet with the surgical team. While the Florence team has been gathering supplies for the trip throughout the year, there are still donations to afford the trip by mid-February. Donations can be made out to Cross Road Assembly, and either dropped off or mailed to Cross Road Assembly Church at 1380 10th St., Florence, earmarked for the Guatemala trip.
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