The Panimach? Quinto Alto (PQA) community?s medical needs were assessed in a once-a-month visit in a large open community meeting space with no privacy, exam rooms, or equipment other than what the medical team can carry to the site. The lack of privacy means many women didn't address current or ongoing medical needs, leading to poor health outcomes for both women and their children. For many, easily treatable diseases or infirmities weren't addressed and become more serious over time. Traveling teams of medical professionals (doctors, dentists, specialists) cannot provide care in PQA due to the lack of appropriate workspace.

The new clinic is providing better health outcomes ? and expanding care

The new clinic, which the Bushrod community helped to fund through gear purchases and generous donations, is now open. It provides privacy, exam space, equipment, and a permanent space for visiting medical teams to work and expand the community?s care opportunities. Now we're raising funds to continue to supply the clinic with multivitamins, prenatal vitamins, OTC medications, first aid supplies, bandages, and more.