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Summary of A Promise To Peru Medical and Cataract Surgical Missions 2012
A Promise to Peru was founded by John Shanley, MD, Debra Messina, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘88) and Natalie DiGioia, MD (StonyBrook School of Medicine ‘01) in October 2011. The organization works with local New York physicians and Stony Brook University’s medical students who are interested in providing medical care to remote areas of...
Photo Journal #4 – We’re in Peru!
Patient intake line at out clinic in Urubamba Trying on Toms shoes Trying on Toms shoes Receiving Toms shoes
Photo Journal #3 – We’re in Peru!
Clinic photos from outside of Pisac Peru Post Op Evan Sable with the kids Dr Leeman assessing a patient 1 day after his cataract surgery Waiting in the train station while heading to Machu Picchu Machu picchu from above
We made the paper(!!) -Times of Smithtown
Here is a copy of the article in this week’s Times of Smithtown. Local doctors, students bring medical care to Peru Times of Smithtown June 20, 2012 | 06:07 PM While a car accident about 10 years ago left ophthalmologist Debra Messina Coritsidis unable to go back to work due to chronic back spasms, she...
Medical Mission 2012, We’ve Landed!
Arrived in Peru 2 days ago, Take a look! Urubamba from a high Advert for eye clinic Kids on line for shoes at a clinic close to 12000 ft near Pisac, Peru Urubamba sign
Photo Journal #2 – We’re In Peru!
Our first photo journal from Tiffany Moadel. See what’s happening right now! More to come!
Cataract Surgical Mission – Urubamba Peru
This will be the first year that we will have a cataract surgical mission for one week in Urubamba from July 2-6. This effort has been coordinated by Debra Messina, MD. We are working with the Peruvian Ministry of Health to provide free cataract surgery to those patients who are truly indigent and have advanced...
Art Showcase – Fundraiser
Sabores Restaurant & Bar – Friday May 18th, 2012 \ 6-10pm – 392 Woodward Ave. Ridgewood NY - An Art Showcase Featuring the Works of: The Children of the Sacred Valley & Photographer, Susanne Rieth
Eye Glass Collection Drive
We’re collecting gently used eye glasses – over the counter reading glasses, children size distance glasses and non prescription sunglasses (no bifocals or progressives). The eyeglasses will be brought to Peru this June and July. The glasses will be distributed to children and adults in need of vision correction. Please contact us if you have...
The Tumi
An interesting read about the Tumi. “I was used to seeing the Tumi in all types of Peruvian handicrafts: wall ornaments, copper artefacts, wall hangings, carpets and jewellery. I knew the Tumi shape well, but It had never occurred to me to think that it was a knife, or what it was originally used for....
First fundraiser – a total success.
Many thanks to the students, faculty and friends who pitched in at our November 3rd Fundraiser. We almost sold out of all handcrafted Peruvian items!
A Clearer Vision
This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Vibhuti K., Solon, OH
He probably had only four teeth left, all of which were exposed in a grin as wide as the Amazon. His sun-darkened skin was rough from the dry climate, his matted hair was streaked with age, and his eyes were alight...