tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78958322106105051932024-02-20T06:55:57.138-08:00M.E.M.O. || 7G Mission Trip || Summer 2013Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13259646455984047046noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-18304417481852935172013-08-23T00:19:00.000-07:002013-08-25T22:13:40.693-07:00Personal Perspective: You Never Really Forget by Alex<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;">I
think I should preface this entry by saying that these past two weeks have been
the most amazing, humbling, unforgettable, and life-changing experience of my
life so far. I never would have thought that in such a short amount of time, a
group of almost-strangers would assemble and be able to have such an immense
impact and build such strong relations along the way. I do not think that words
and pictures can sufficiently portray or capture the events we have been a part
of not only in Vietnam but also everything that has led up to this trip. That
being said, I will try my best to describe my experiences and the insight I
have gained.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The view outside on our flight to Vietnam. Photo taken by David.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two weeks ago as I waited in the airport, I could not believe that I was hours away
from being over 10,000 miles from home. It just felt like we were having
another M.E.M.O event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was not until I
saw the green fields, brown rivers, and seemingly randomly place
buildings, a scene that I vaguely remembered from a previous trip, that I
started to believe that we were finally in Vietnam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After grabbing all of our luggage and heading
outside, we were greeted by the heat and humidity, and that was confirmation that this
was really Vietnam.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The market place in Ben Tre province. Photo taken by Alex.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local vendors at the Ben Tre night market. Photo taken by Alex.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we
were being driven to lunch, looking outside made me feel as if we were just
driving through the “bad part of town,” but then I realized that that was
nothing compared to the other parts of the country. It was a common sight to see
people working out of their homes, selling anything they can just to make ends
meet. Growing up, my parents would always tell me about the poverty in Vietnam,
and I saw it when the couple times I visited, but I don’t think it was until
this trip that I understood the full gravity of the situation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex and his little buddy at the Thien Binh Orphanage. Photo taken by David.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex and his other buddy roaring with happiness. Phoebe manages to photobomb the picture. Photo taken by David.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first
place we went was an orphanage where we also held a dental clinic. Everyone
seemed a bit shy at first when the kids came out, but within minutes there were
children on shoulders, lots of playing, and lots of laughter. After playing
with the kids, some of us help feed or look after the younger children. These
kids were something else; you could tell that they were full of imagination as
they played. They didn’t need technology or toys to have fun; they made the
best out of sticks and boxes. They were happy to just have someone to talk and
play with. In essence, all anyone needs is human interaction. It is hard to
believe that some of the caretakers are so young taking on responsibilities
beyond their years and that some even grew up in the very same orphanage. Although
our stay was brief, I hope that we were able to make their jobs just a bit
easier for the time we were there.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second orphanage of the Ky Quang Center. Photo taken by David.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
second orphanage we visited was definitely very different from the first. This temple
orphanage cared for healthy and handicapped orphans. Dr. Belville described the
conditions of some of these children and how preventable some of the more
severe cases. It just shows how limited the resources are in Vietnam. It’s so
sad to think that an 11 year old girl with hydrocephalus could have lived a
normal life if she had a simple procedure done as an infant, instead she is bed
ridden in a vegetative state. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Dr. Belville, the 7G goers learn about the conditions of the 11 year old girl with hydrocephalus who could have lived a normal life if she had a simple procedure done as an infant. Instead, she is bed ridden in a vegetative state. Photo taken by Dr. Bui.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clinics
were a blur. I don’t think anyone knew what to expect, not even those who had
been on the trip in previous year. I knew there would be a lot of people
waiting, but it was different to actually see it. We woke up early so that we
could get to the clinics in time; these people were up even earlier just to
wait to be seen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some even had to travel
long distances just to be at the clinic. They waited through the heat and the
rain for hours. There were so many people. There were wives going for their
husbands who were too weak to make the trip and children carrying their parents
for the same reason. It was undeniable that these people really needed the
help. Though we had to turn some people away at the end of the clinics, we
pushed to see as many people as we could and help over 2000 patients over four days. Imagine the all the people we could have helped if we had more clinics!
Despite the long days of clinics the volunteers that helped us out were
extremely enthusiastic. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I
guess a valid description for Vietnam is that it is a “gilded country”. Around
Saigon you see a lot of fancy stores and tourist shops, but walk a block down
and you’ll see vendors selling knock-offs of the same items for much cheaper prices.
Drive a couple hours out of the city and suddenly you’re on dirt roads
surrounded by jungle. The people here do not know the luxuries that we have here
in America, and we do not know the desperation like they do in Vietnam. Dr. Duy
always said throughout the trip that it was essential to spread knowledge in
order to close the gap between third and first world
countries. I took it to mean that people need to be more aware of the hardships
and poverty on a more global scale. I’m not saying our problems are invalid, but
often times we become so engrossed in them that we forget that there is so much
going on in the world. I think that we have some sort of a social obligation to
help these people out in any way possible, whether it is spreading awareness to
actually participating in a mission trip. Maybe we should start sacrificing the
things we want so that we can help people get the things they need. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the scholarship students posing for the camera. Photo taken by Alex.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I
will forever hold the memories of this trip and this organization near and dear
to my heart. I have M.E.M.O to thank for providing the opportunity to see that
with just a little effort and teamwork, people can make a big impact even in a
country an ocean away. And through all the work we have done, I believe I have
strengthened previous friendships and made incredible new ones as well. This
has to be my biggest accomplishment and work that I am most proud
of. We’ve worked hard, we’ve played hard, and it’s time for us to continue all
the amazing work we do to prepare for next year. 7G Forever. M.E.M.O Forever.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Karaoke social with the 7G team! Photo taken by David.</span></td></tr>
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; text-indent: 0px;">Written by Alex Phan. Edited by Johnson. Photo credit has been given in the caption.</i>Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-83925779141379550192013-08-22T21:39:00.000-07:002013-09-15T09:16:07.547-07:00Day 13: Flight back Home and End Destination of the 7G Journey<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last day in Vietnam consisted of sleeping in until 12pm before check-out and lunch buffet. After lunch we made our way to the airport, where most of us went back home in the states. We said "see you later" to the 7G goers who would be staying back in Vietnam. We went through airport security and boarded the plane that flew us from Saigon to Taipei and then Taipei to Los Angeles. It was now a full circle. 7G: mission completed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">What seems like now as a blur, the 7G medical mission trip comes to a close. The two weeks flew by quickly, as we carried out our various programs this year. As the trip started two weeks ago when everyone met up at the hotel on August 8th in Saigon, our 7G team consisted of 41 team members, ready to travel on this journey. Now, we have approached our end destination for 7G.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">In tradition of Tuan's recap from 6G, here is a recap of what we accomplished during our various programs during 7G:</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><b><u>Scholarship</u>: </b>The number of students from Duc Hue, Long An receiving scholarships remained at 70 this year. The scholarships will help the students stay in school for another year. All students were able to received dental check up after the award ceremony.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><b><u>Heart Program</u>:</b> 5 young patients with congenital heart disease will be receiving life saving heart-surgeries this year. The decrease in number of heart surgeries is due to budgeting for the dental mobile units, which cost around $6000 for each one, or $18,000 total for all three.</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;"><b><u>Orphanage</u>: </b>Monetary support ($1000 each) were donated to Thien Binh Orphanage and Ky Quang Center for their upkeeps. Toys, toothpaste, and toothbrushes were also given out. In addition, the dental team had free dental check-ups for the Thien Binh Orphanage. Not only did the children had a day to smile and be kids for the day, they also had a smile that reflected the fun that they had with the 7G goers.</b></div>
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<li><b>Nguyen family - Co Kim, Dr. Duy, Au Co, Long Co, and Long.</b> <i>Thank you for being the foundation of this organization, for taking care of it and entrusting us with this mission.</i></li>
<li><b>The adults - Dr. Timothy Bui, Dr. Belville, Dr. Phung, and Rosalie.</b> <i>Thank you for helping us in various aspects throughout the trip and keeping all of the 7G goers safe and sound.</i></li>
<li><b>Anh Ph<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">ú</span>c.</b> <i>Thank you for setting up everything during our mission trip in Vietnam. Whether it was the hospital tour or being a liaison with the university students and representatives, we could not have done it without your help. We look forward to working with you again next year.</i></li>
<li><b>Univerisity students and representatives.</b> <i>Thank you for your support during the clinic days and all of your hard work. We could not have been as successful without all of your help. Thank you as well for the social and having us as your friends. We will always remember the performances on stage and the games around the bonfire in the rain.</i> </li>
<li><b>Officers - Ngan, Vy, Natalie, David, Johnson, Phoebe, Amanda, Ben (UCLA), and Katrina.</b> <i>Thank you for sacrificing so much of your time in planning before as well as during the mission. With all of the behind-the-scene work, the mission trip would not have been as successful without everyone's help.</i></li>
<li><b>7G team</b>. <i>Thank you for being the core of our mission trip. Thank you for adapting with us during our whole trip, as I know that the schedule changes and early mornings were rough. Everyone served as a crucial part of the the trip, all 41 of you.</i></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 15px;">As someone who is not Vietnamese or have any connections with Vietnam, I will remember everything and everyone on this trip. Even with the language barrier, I can say that the country will always have a special place in my heart. Personally for me, 7G was more than just a medical mission trip. With everyone that I met and the lessons that I have learned, all of the MEMOries that I have made on the trip have been unforgettable. As my dream is to one day work in the field of medicine as a trauma surgeon, I will definitely practice the compassion and empathy that I have witnessed. Through all of the smiles, sweat, and everything in between, I will hold the MEMOries close to me. Here are a few personal favorite memories of mine:</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and my little buddy at the Thien Binh orphanage. Singing my rendition of Taylor Swift's "You Belong with Me," I sang the choir lines and the baby always laughed when I try hitting the high notes. Photo by Katy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had the honor and privilege of working under Dr. John Belville on Ultrasound during the four clinics. Even though I have years to go before I am ready to use Ultrasound by myself, I enjoyed working with Dr. Belville, Katrina, and Vy during the clinics. Photo by Dr. Bui.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winning the duck egg eating contest! Competing against Kevin, Ngan, Dr. Bui, and Dr. Phung, I won by default with 8 eggs. The restaurant ran out unfortunately. Together, we ate a total of 26 eggs! Photo by Katy.</td></tr>
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</span>Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-60347476574437552952013-08-22T20:29:00.001-07:002013-08-23T07:46:57.688-07:00Personal Perspective: The Answer to "Why?" by Benjamin Pham Nguyen (UCLA)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.15;">7G (noun): a change in perspective; a newfound lesson; an experience that I will keep close to my heart. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.15;">As I come up with a loose definition for the past two weeks, I feel an aura of warm nostalgia that I share with my 7G comrades which can only come from a meaningful experience. This trip has been a journey that has taken me through mountain peaks of joy and low valleys of heartbreak. There are so many extraordinary moments that I wish I could capture in a bottle, but they can not be externalized. During the whole experience, different thoughts ran through my head: rarely do you...</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;">feel anger seeing a baby receiving palliative care that could have lived a normal life but chance had decided his fate...feel your heart move when seeing a person cherish each and every human life enough to support children that are outcasted from the community from no fault of their own...feel humility when seeing the joy of a group of children playing bare feet on the ground covered with sharp rocks with nothing more than a soccer ball...feel a sense of purpose when arriving at a clinic location and seeing the long line of patients...feel a sense of community when participating in bonfire games in the rain with local volunteers after an exhausting day of clinic.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of my time spent during clinic days was with the dental team led by Dr. Timothy T. Bui. Our team provided two free dental services, extractions and fillings, to locals as well as dental education to teach children how to brush their teeth properly. Dentistry in rural Vietnam was difficult and cumbersome. With a extremely intelligent and brawny group of students led by an ambitious leader, we formulated detours around any problematic roadblocks that arose during the two weeks. The whole set-up consisted of many boxes easily weighing more than 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms) that included chairs, tables, lights, and all other dental equipment totaling around 15 boxes. Within five minutes of unloading for the first dental clinic, one $6000 portable dental unit sizzled and burned due to electrical incompatibilities and was unusable. At the end of the first week, we found out that all three expensive units had not been guaranteed to be Vietnam-proof. And by that time, I have extinguished two electrical fires and was prepared to relieve more. By the second week, we were concerned for our own dental team, who were overworked. However, all of equipment were fixed in time for the second week of clinics, and the students endured to serve extractions and filling for around 100 patients each during the total six days we provided dental services (i.e. the four clinics, scholarship students, and first orphanage). The dental equipment consisted of an adjustable lawn chair for the patient, a small foldable table for dental equipment, a stool for the dentist, and a small LED light, all of which can be found at an Ikea store. One could expect 7G dental team to be in the Ikea Rural Dentistry Fall 2013 Catalog.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each chair was also equipped with a MEMO student as the dental assistant. The 7G dental team was able to get hands-on experience as well as learn dental procedures performed by Dr. <span style="font-size: small;">Bui and Vietnamese dentists from the HCM University of Medicine and Pharmacy, also known as</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Đại học Y Dược Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> They were able to observe extractions, fillings, and doctor-patient consultations being performed. The</span>y learned more than just technical skills. At the grade school that was gifted with scholarships, every child who saw the dentist was afraid, and many refused to be seen by the dentist. Many assistants consoled and comforted crying children. The environment and patient interaction made a huge impact during clinics. With seemingly make-shift and simple equipment, we took pride in delivering health care to over 1500 patients who did not have access. Even at the end of the day, I felt there was so much more to be done and more patients to be seen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15;">The health care system in Vietnam is improving each day. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our tour of the University Medical Center, also known as Bệnh Viện Đại Học Y Dược TP.HCM., taught us about the changing Vietnamese health care system. We were able to see surgeries and hospital logistics. During surgeries, Dr. Duy D. Nguyen and Dr. John S. Belville transferred knowledge about procedures and new technologies to Vietnamese doctors to ensure better patient care. Dr. Bui consulted hospital administration about the dental floor that will opening in the new hospital building. UMC welcomed us with open arms, and I felt honored by the hospital to allow us to observe the inner workings of the hospital. Special thanks to Anh Ph</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ú</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">c for making it all possible and taking care of us from the moment we stepped off the plane all the way until our departure. No matter how high the price of education set by the UC education system, those having knowledge should pass it on to the public. We must use the understanding that comes from education to improve the lives of those that do not have a chance to access this information.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I appreciate all the health care professionals and their families who sacrificed their time and money to lead us, teach us, and help others. The trip could have not be possible without a group of motivated individuals who have far-reaching visions and are ambitious enough to make their goals become a reality. To be able to witness the unbelievable poverty and circumstances that people live in, I can finally see the impact of a person that cares and it will mold me to what type of person I want to become in the future. From seeing the caretakers in the orphanage, the admirable doctors, and the motivated MEMO students, I vow forever to be a volunteer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Ben Nguyen (UCLA). Edited by Johnson. Photos taken by David.</i></span></span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-71657547027966654062013-08-22T13:24:00.000-07:002013-08-22T13:24:13.714-07:00Day 12: Ky Quang Thanh Loc Orphanage and M.E.M.O. 7G Banquet<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As day 12 of our journey arrived, it would be our last full day in Vietnam. Today, we visited the second orphanage, Ky Quang Center in Thanh Loc, in the first half of the day and then had M.E.M.O. 7G banquet in the second half.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leaving the hotel at 8am, we arrived at the Ky Quang Center in Thanh Loc, District 12 of Saigon. This was the second orphanage that we helped with their monetary upkeep. We also donated toothbrushes and toothpaste to the children. What set this orphanage apart from the first Catholic orphanage that we visited on the <a href="http://memo7g.blogspot.com/2013/08/day-2-day-at-thien-binh-orphanage-in.html">second day</a> was that this was a Buddhist orphanage. It is a center that hosts and feeds over 220 children with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Officers Ben (UCI) and Natalie donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to the orphanage.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Even with their differences, the 7G goers were mindful and treated everyone equally with respect.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">We visited each room, and in some of the rooms, most children had some form of brain or genetic defect like Down syndrome. In some cases, Dr. Belville explained that some of these conditions could have been controlled if detected earlier and treated properly. Unfortunately, due to the conditions in Vietnam, such detections and treatments seem like a luxury instead of a necessity. Compared to the United States, the deficiency of medical care in Vietnam leaves some of these children at their current condition. Even so, these children were still treated with love and care by the caretakers of the center. Even though we were there for just a day, we also treated each child equally with love and care.</span><div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Natalie and her little buddy.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mai Anh, Ngan, Lindy, Trang, and Vy play with the children as best as they could under the caretakers' instructions.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nick and Minh run around with the children.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Johnson with his little buddy.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amy and her little buddy. Using balloons given by Phoebe, we were able to play with the children. No fancy toys needed.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex gives a piggy back ride to one of the children at the orphanage. Nothing but smiles.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So much going on in one photo. Actually, too much fun going on in one photo.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dean and his little buddy.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katy and her two little buddies. The child's face tells it all.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though I did not have a chance to personally interact with these children due to my language barrier, I was still mindful that t</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hese children did not choose to have these conditions. They were born with these disabilities; however, that does not mean that they should not be treated just as equal. This orphanage experience helped everyone open their eyes to the world around, being more aware of differences in people's lives. Such experiences humble us to remember why we are on this mission trip, why we are a part of this organization, and why we must make the best of any situation. These children give us hope and purpose to all of our actions, reminding us why we do what we do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about the orphanage, please visit: <a href="http://www.charity-kyquang.org/">http://www.charity-kyquang.org/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As it was time to depart ways, we said "see you later" to the children at the orphanage and went to go get lunch near the hotel. The rest of the day would be getting ready for banquet.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julian, Ben, and Alex getting ready for banquet.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The men of 7G.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ladies of 7G.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David and Ben (UCI) match with their red ties and grey dress shirts.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe, Clara, and Katy smile, as they are about ready to board the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The M.E.M.O. 7G banquet was held on a boat, where we dined and sailed along the shores of Saigon. This allowed us to view the city in a whole new light during the night. With all of the buildings, the scenery was breath-taking.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The view of Saigon from the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The view from the front of the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the course of the banquet, we first took photos with the scenary of the Saigon. In celebration of all of our hard work this trip, we then had a eight-course meal as well as various performances and awards. Such performances included Dr. Phung's amazing flute performance. In addition, team Hulk won GEMO for having the most points. Most teams were tied, but the tie breaker was a one-point difference of one piece of trash picked up by Alex. Congratulations to team Hulk! The rest of the evening followed by gifts for the doctors on the trip as well as well as recognition of Co Kim's hard work in planning the trip itself. Thank you for everything that you have done for us, Co Kim! M.E.M.O. would not be possible without you here to help us plan and carry out our mission! In addition, we recognized the officers of the trip and celebrated Natalie Belville's birthday early, as she would be turning 16 years old. The night ended with a group photo in front of the boat.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ladies of 7G on the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe, Trang, Katy, and Ngan are all smiles.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the men of 7G, Clara, Katy, Christina, and Lindy pose for the camera.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G medical team!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jessica, Ben (UCLA), Catherine, Alex, Julian, and Christina enjoy the fine dining on the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Phung playing his flute. Encore! Encore! Encore!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The doctors of 7G with Ngan, Vy, and Natalie!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Co Kim with the officers of 7G! Thank you for everything, Co Kim!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy early birthday, Natalie!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team in front of the boat!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The night ended with a lovely evening on the boat. With the last night in Vietnam, the 7G goers got ready to head back to the states. Next stop: home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David.</i></span></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-84929806329909534992013-08-22T05:09:00.000-07:002013-08-22T05:20:42.881-07:00Personal Perspective: More than Just Clinical Experience by Julian<i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a part of our blog, we open up entries to 7G goers so that they can offer their insight of their view on the M.E.M.O. 7G mission trip. We call these entries, "Personal Perspective," and list the name of the 7G goer. These are their stories on this journey. </span></i><br />
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10, 2013</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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pulled up to our first health clinic in </span>Mo Cay, Ben Tre province<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">, everyone seemed both anxious and excited.
Set up was really hectic, especially with hundreds of people waiting restlessly
for us to finally begin taking patients. Before we were even able to
finish setting up, they started calling people, and a lot of us felt overwhelmed
with the huge crowd of patients that started to push and shove to try to get
finished first. There was a very memorable moment when I was taking this
elderly woman's glucose level, and Trang came over to assist me in applying
band aids. The elderly woman immediately hugged and gave Trang two kisses
because Trang apparently looked like her granddaughter. It was a very cute
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julian is part of the triage team during the clinic days, where he gets firsthand interaction with the patients.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working with Trang and the rest of the triage team, Julian works to take the glucose level of the patients who come to clinic.</span></td></tr>
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actually had two health clinics that day, as we had to pack up
around noon and head to the second location. At the second location, another hundreds of people who have been waiting in the rain since
the early morning greeted us. The second clinic went more smoothly with only one hiccup when all of our electrical equipment overloaded the electrical circuit, and
we actually blew the fuse to the building. The clinic went very late into
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those who had not been invited and had waited until the end in hopes of being
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julian smiles, knowing that he has made a difference in the lives of the people whom he met during clinic.</span></td></tr>
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spicy banh mi sandwich served as a quick dinner because the clinic went for so
long. The university medical students and volunteers had organized a social for
us that consisted of various performances. There was even a performance by
fellow MEMObers! After the performances, they held a bonfire for us outside, completed with bonfire games. It got a little awkward at
times because we had no idea what was going on. We were all very tired from the
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of the 7G team got up on their feet during the social by the university students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bonfire filled with awkward moments, fun, and memories.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The day
finally came to a close when we finally got back to the hotel in Ben Tre
and ate dinner. I think everyone knocked out the second they hit
their bed that night because we were all exhausted. That day has got to be one
of the most tiring days of the trip, but it was worth it because <b>we were able to
see over 600 patients on that day alone</b>!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a part of the triage team, Julian demonstrates the excellence and dedication of what M.E.M.O. stands for through his care for the patients. Photo taken by Dr. Timothy Bui.</span></td></tr>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-62419203716757932042013-08-22T03:16:00.002-07:002013-08-22T14:44:27.749-07:00Day 11: Medical Clinic Day 4 - Last but Not Least<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 11 of the trip consisted of the final clinic day in Tien Giang province. As with the last three clinics, we held the same health services, providing the same standard of care for the patients. We worked with the university representatives as we had during the previous clinic day. We held clinic at a different elementary school, opening up at 8am. The level of patient care was no different for our final clinic day.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team and the university representatives. Ready or not, the photo will be taken. No one was ready for the photo as shown.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team. Heads were turning here and there. Group photos are often hard to take.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team on their last day of clinic. Photo taken by Dr. Timothy Bui.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were greeted by the rural vegetation when we walked off the bus.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We arrived at the elementary school, where we held the clinic for the last day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The location of our last clinic day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Set up of the clinic consisted of moving chairs and tables in the classroom.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The clinic was crowded as always.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As it was hot the day before, today was no different. At least there were trees to shade everyone.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ranging from different age groups, everyone waited patiently for the clinic to be set up for the day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Final clinic day consisted of a long wait as well. As people have been waiting since 4am, we set out to help out each patient as quickly and efficiently as possible.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We carried out the same services as we had done the previous three clinics:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The triage team, consisting of Julian, Alex, and a university representative in this picture, treated each patient with respect and kindness.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Belville writes down the results of the Ultrasound scan.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Johnson and Katrina work together on the Ultrasound under the supervision of Dr. Belville. Phoebe, Ben (UCI), and Tristan work together on the EKG. Picture taken by Dr. Timothy Bui.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tiffany waits with the patients, as she is part of crowd control.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today was a special day for the dental team, as they had the chance to do something special: extract a tooth. Under the careful supervision of Dr. Timothy Bui, the dental team had the opportunity to extract a tooth from a patient. This was Dr. Bui's way of rewarding the dental team's hard work and dedication. For everyone on the dental team, this was a privilege and honor to them.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mai Anh works with the university dentist as her dental assistant.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Timothy Bui and Catherine are ready to demonstrate the excellence of the dental team.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Under the supervision of Dr. Timothy Bui, Dean, part of the dental team, has the chance to extract a tooth from this child. Working with care and diligence, he followed the instructions of Dr. Bui.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dean's first extracted tooth. Success!</span> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The patient smiles after Dean's extraction of his tooth under Dr. Bui's dental expertise.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catherine extracts her tooth under the supervision of Dr. Bui.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katy extracted her first tooth! Even though she has a mask on, she is smiling.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kevin extracts his first tooth under the supervision of Dr. Bui.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition, during this clinic, EKG and Ultrasound also found some abnormalities in the patients. For EKG, they detected an atrial fibrillation in a patient, which is irregularity in pace of the heartbeat. It is a "irregular irregular" condition, where the patient has an irregular heartbeat that occurs at irregular frequency. The patient was then referred to a heart specialist at the University Medical Center for future treatment. We were able to detect this condition through our EKG machine. In addition, for Ultrasound, a patient was found to have a kidney tumor by Dr. Belville. This explained why the patient had trouble urinating and eating. The patient also lost significant amount of weight as a result of his condition and was then referred to the hospital for further treatment. Explained by Dr. Duy, he/she had only about five months to live, as his/her kidneys would begin to shut down. The tumor was spreading, and it was an unfortunate case. Dr. Duy also explained the cultural difference between the United States and Vietnam. In the United States, the patient was told the exact amount of time that he or she had before the cancer would end his or her life. In Vietnam, the patient was told <i>more</i> than the exact amount of time left in order for him or her to spend as much time with his or her family. In medicine, the standard of care is the same, but there are still cultural differences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the final day of clinic came to a close, the 7G goers, both on the medical and dental teams, came together in celebration of their hard work and efforts to carry out the clinics.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dental team. All smiles.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7G Cheer: AHHHHHHH...1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7G!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On this last day, we were able to help over </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">500 people</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. In total, over the course of the four clinic days, we were able to help</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> over</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2100 people.</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> We could not be any more proud of our 7G team for their dedication. Whether on the medical or dental team, each 7G member put in the work necessary to run these clinics smoothly and efficiently. The matter of fact is that we provided the healthcare necessary for the rural villagers to continue living healthy lives. These clinics are only possible through the efforts of the 7G team during the school year as well as the kind donations that we have received. Thank you for the continual support in M.E.M.O. That closes the chapter on our medical clinics...for now. Who knows what will be possible in the future for 8G and on?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next stop: Ky Quang Thanh Loc Orphanage and closing M.E.M.O. 7G banquet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. Photos taken by David.</i></span><br />
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-64286866276955632822013-08-19T21:25:00.001-07:002013-08-22T10:18:06.802-07:00Personal Perspective: Favorite MEMOry by Ben (UCI)<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a part of our blog, we open up entries to 7G goers so that they can offer their insight of their view on the M.E.M.O. 7G mission trip. We call these entries, "Personal Perspective," and list the name of the 7G goer. These are their stories on this journey. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pictures may speak a thousand words, but experience is a story of a lifetime. I had the opportunity to perform different roles for clinic days: from triage and intake to crowd control and EKG, with pharmacy and ultrasound sprinkled in between. Over the course of the four days, I got to interact with hundreds of patients. Each one had a smile on their face and words of gratitude for the treatment they received.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The typical scene of the hallway on a clinic day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of crowd control for day 2 of the clinics, Ben (UCI) helps guide the patient to her next station.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of these people had never seen a doctor before and were in dire need of various medical treatment. To them, we were a beacon of hope. Just being in scrubs was enough for them to create a perception of us not as college students or simple volunteers but as medical professionals. As I worked in triage and EKG, the 7G team would be addressed by the patients as though we were doctors, describing their ailments and requesting medicine. To me, it was flattering and really cemented by drive to become a physician.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The EKG machine. Ben was part of the EKG/Ultrasound team for day 3 and 4 of medical clinics.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working along side Ultrasound, Ben (UCI) prepares the electrodes to put on the patient for EKG, working with Phoebe and Tristan.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ben (UCI) works with Phoebe and Tristan to make sure that EKG runs smoothly and efficiently.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These clinic days were one of the best experiences to have as I prepare for medical school. It is these MEMOries and experiences that will help drive me forward so that one day, I will return on a future medical mission trip, not as a student but as a medical professional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Ben Nguyen (UCI). Edited by Johnson. Photos taken by David.</i></span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-66180339419139050312013-08-19T20:08:00.000-07:002013-08-22T20:11:16.323-07:00Day 10: Medical Clinic Day 3 - Heat Wave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 10 of the 7G medical mission trip consisted of day 3 of the medical clinics. Leaving Saigon at 3:30am, we had to make our way to Tien Giang province. This was the earliest that we had to wake up, as it was a three-hour drive to get to Tien Giang. Along the way, we got breakfast to fuel us for the day of clinic.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once everyone got on the bus, everyone just knocked out back to sleep.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kevin and Katy are comfortably asleep.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not a sound is made on the bus, as everyone is sleeping.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ngan, Natalie, Kieu, and Alex make their way to breakfast.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once we arrived at Tien Giang, we soon realized that this rural area was not quite fit for a bus of our size. As the roads got narrower and narrower, we then had to get off the bus in order to cross the bridge. With us on the bus, it would be too heavy for the bus on the bridge. We then had to walk all the way to the local elementary school, where we would be holding our clinic. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Upon arrival, we soon realize that the roads become narrower as we go closer to our destination.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kieu and the rest of the 7G team walk over the bridge while the bus follows.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anh Ph</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">ú</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">c and Ngan lead the pack when crossing the bridge.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rest of the team follow along the bridge to get to the clinic.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make way for the bus!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rest of the trip would be on foot.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the narrow roads, we occupied most of the road.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We soon arrive at the elementary school where we would be holding the clinics. We went straight to set up everything. Medical and dental teams went into their respective roles, performing the same services as the past two clinic days: (1) Intake, (2) triage, (3) dental services, (4) Ultrasound/EKG, and (5) pharmacy. However, this time, we did <i style="font-weight: bold;">NOT</i> have the help of the university students as we had during the first two clinics. Although there were still a number of dental, pharmaceutical, and medical university representatives to help us, we had to pick up the pace since we didn't have the luxury of the university students. However, we did our best to carry out the clinic day. Opening at 8am, we set out to provide free health care for the rural villagers. This day would be no different.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lining up since 4am, the rural villagers await the free health services during this clinic day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of the heat, elderly people were lead to the shade and into the cooler classroom.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ranging from elderly people to young people, everyone came to receive the health services that are scarce in these areas.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The triage team goes to work.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kelly of crowd control helps an elderly woman to the next station.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dental team has everything set up and ready to go.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of the hallways were crowded, especially the line for Ultrasound and EKG.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Phung consults a patient on her condition.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Duy talks with the patient about her chief complaint.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex, Julian, Lindy, and Christina enjoy the free coconuts that the local villagers provide for us. Since the day got hotter and hotter as time passed, such coconuts provide relief for our 7G triage team. Simply refreshing!</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Intake had their hands full, as everyone wanted to be seen quickly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These young ladies wait in the shade, as they are listening for their names to be called.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katrina scans for the left kidney using the Sonosite Ultrasound machine.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spencer of crowd control leads these two young ladies to their next station.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe and her buddy outside of dental services.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Officer Ngan takes charge at the intake station, calling out the names when a spot was free.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naomi and Nick of pharmacy help the university pharmacists with organizing the prescribed medicines. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jason acts as a dental assistant to the university dentist, while Amy and Alisha are on standby.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David guides this young lady to her next station.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Belville analyzes the left kidney of a woman using Ultrasound for any possible kidney stones.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though Dean was feeling under the weather, he still chugged through and helped with the dental team. Here he is with his buddy.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If the sheer number of people who came to the clinic made it bad enough for the 7G team, the heat also added a factor to the business of the clinic day. As the day passed overtime, the heat became enough for some patients to go home, as the heat was unbearable for them. Unfortunately, we were not able to see those patients as a result of this rise in heat.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The heat wave grew hotter and hotter as the day passed. Everyone remained in the shade when possible.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What made this clinic day stand out was in Ultrasound, there was a case of a liver tumor that invaded half of the patient's liver. Detected and analyzed by Dr. Belville, the liver tumor had grown so much that the estimated time for the patient to live was estimated 7-8 months. Although this was unfortunate, the tumor could have been contained if medical attention had been there sooner. The patient was then told the news and referred to the University Medical Center in Saigon for future steps. In addition, for EKG, there was a patient who was found to have cardiac dysrhythmia, which is irregularity in heartbeat. The patient was then referred to the University Medical Center for future care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the end, we managed to finish clinic day by 5pm. Because of the heat wave, people had to leave, giving the total number of people who we helped to <b>430 people</b> for both medical and dental teams.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We then ate lunch and then went to check in at the hotel. For dinner, we ate with the university representatives on an island, where we had to take a boat to the restaurant.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team is excited to be on a boat!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For dinner, the team would be eating with the university representatives on an island.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aboard the boat, Ngan, Trang, and Katy are smiling with excitement!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Johnson, Tiffany, and Kelly are equally excited for the boat ride.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julian, Clara, Mai Anh, and Ngan feel the wind of the boat in motion.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David, Alisha, Natalie, and Christina are excited to be on a boat. Kelly and Julian's arm are equally excited.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Natalie and Christina pose for the camera while on the front of the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jessica and Julian pose as well for the camera while on the front of the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not sure if safe or not, Katy gives Trang a piggy back ride while on the front of the boat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the signature Jack and Rose pose, Kelly and Tiffany hold the pose for the camera.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The university representatives were on the other boat next to us.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Captain Alex points to the island! Land ho!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Captain Kevin looks into the horizon, pondering what is the next step in getting to the island.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Natalie sleeps on Christina, as we wait for the boat to start up again.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, with the second to last clinic day over, it was time for the team to get some rest before doing it for the last time. More opportunities await over the horizon.</span></div>
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<i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David</i>. </div>
</span>Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-72552030821447927362013-08-19T17:51:00.000-07:002013-08-19T18:01:23.180-07:00Day 9.2: M.E.M.O.'s Heart Recipient and Award Ceremony<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the final rotation of the hospital rotation program, 7G goers were able to meet one the three recipients of M.E.M.O. sponsorship of the heart program. This year, there were three sponsorships for the heart program. This meant that three children who have congenital heart disease would be able to have a second chance at living a normal life.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7G goers await patiently for the recipient of the M.E.M.O. sponsorship of the heart program.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While patiently waiting for heart patient, the team leaders, Ben (UCI), Mai Anh, Kelly, and Amy play pictionary to pass the time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upon arrival, the heart recipient and his mom are greeted by the 7G goers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although shy at first, the heart recipient has a heart valve defect that needs cardiac surgery as soon as possible.</td></tr>
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Although there was a language barrier at first, all of the 7G goers listened to the heart recipient's story. The heart recipient, a little over two years old, has a heart valve defect that requires cardiac surgery. He and his mom traveled over five hours to come to the hospital in Saigon. They are actually from the rural areas in the highlands, so health care is scarce. In order to save his life, he and his mom had to travel all the way to the University Medical Center in order to get the necessary care as soon as possible. With the help of M.E.M.O., we provided the means for the heart recipient to get a second chance at life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the heart patient left, the award ceremony commenced. The ceremony celebrated the efforts and dedications of the 7G goers in our medical mission trip. In completion of the hospital's rotation program, each 7G member was rewarded for the continual efforts for health care in the global community. Led by </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Anh </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Ph</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">ú</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">c, the ceremony consisted of calling each member up in their recognition of the completion of the hospital program and their dedication on this mission trip.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ngan smiles as she gets her award.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jessica holds her award proudly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katy and her award. It seems like graduation all over again.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mai Anh accepts her award from </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Anh </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Ph</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">ú</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">c.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spencer smiles in the acceptance of his award.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relieved that she is not called last, Trang smiles in the acceptance of her award.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lindy accepting her award from </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Anh </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">Ph</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">ú</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">c.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The graduating class of 7G!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">David's certificate from Dr. Vo Tan Son, Director of the University Medical Center.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The award ceremony followed with "graduation pictures."</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The officers of 7G!</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Say what?!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Officers and the team leaders. Cheers to a successful leadership!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even the leadership can have some fun now and then.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Hawkeye shooting their arrows into the sky. Sky's the limit!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Hulk holding it strong. Fist bump!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Ironman and their signature pose. Don't mess!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Thor! All they need now is a hammer.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time to celebrate!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outside of the hospital, everyone greeted each other hugs. We made it!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hugs all around! With any graduation, it only means smiles and memories from all of the hard work so far!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the award ceremony, 7G goers were also presented with a gift by the hospital:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the bus, Alex eagerly opens up the gift that the hospital has given us.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first box.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The box within the box.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The award presented by the hospital to M.E.M.O.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, the award ceremony marked the end of the hospital rotation program. As the graduating class of 7G celebrated their efforts, there was still a lot to be done before the journey would end. Next stop: clinic part 2 in Tien Giang province.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David</i>. </span></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-62520150045803586822013-08-19T17:15:00.002-07:002014-03-12T20:40:38.900-07:00Day 9.1: Hospital Highlight - General Surgery<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the fourth and final hospital rotation, general surgery consisted of a variety of surgeries for the 7G goers to observe. During this rotation, we scrubbed in and made our way to the six general surgery rooms. In each room, each surgery varied. Ranging from knee arthroscopy to spinal cord repairing, the 7G goers were able to see how each surgery worked from afar. We would be able to see from the perspective of a medical student.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kieu sports the spiffy crocs that we had to wear prior to going into the surgery rooms.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All scrubbed up, Nick gets ready to go into the operation room.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before going into the operation room, patients have to wait in the hallway. Once a spot is open in the six operation rooms as scheduled, then they are able to undergo surgery.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In each operation room, there is a different procedure.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ranging from knee arthroscopy to spinal cord repairing, each operation is different yet essential for each patient.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Duy acts as the lead surgeon in an endovascular surgery. Dr. Belville watches.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The breath-taking surgery of the spinal cord repairing.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doctors work together in order to understand the procedure of this case.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Duy focuses on the surgery at hand.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all of the different surgeries that general surgery rotation had to offer, the 7G goers were able to catch a glimpse into the different procedures of each case. With all of the different branches of medicine, every case is important when it comes to the patient's well-being. As some of the 7G goers are pre-medical, we got to experience and observe first-hand how each surgery is complex yet crucial to a patient's health. Dr. Duy and Dr. Belville's involvement in teaching the hospital staff about endovascular surgery demonstrates the importance of the transfer of knowledge from the United States to Vietnam at the global community. Dr. Belville even noted that this was their third endovascular case since opening the hospital. Even though the medical center has a long way to go before reaching the level of the medical center in the United States, it is definitely progressing in the right direction.</span></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-43233030267495430512013-08-19T16:37:00.003-07:002013-08-19T16:39:19.086-07:00Day 8: Hospital Highlight - Outpatient Services<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 3 of the hospital rotations consisted of the outpatient services. For this tour of the hospital, we were able to see the technical aspects of the machinery and imagining processes of the medical center. First, we made our way to the imaging department, where we learned about MRI, x-ray, and CT imaging. In order for a procedure to be done, it was necessary for these images to be captured and used by doctors in order to diagnose the problem. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We made our way from the old part of the hospital to the new part, crossing the corridor and seeing the amount of patients who needed specific services. The hallways were crowded with patients who needed services done; however, with the large amount of people and not enough machines, crowdedness was the norm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In contrast between old and new hospital, the new hospital was truly more modernized, as I felt that it was similar to any UC hospital in the United States. As I volunteer at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, I found that the new part of the University Medical Center was similar to the UCLA in its set-up and design. We visited the new patient rooms, which only had one or two patients in the room and no more. This was different from the old part of the hospital when we saw five patients in one room. This demonstrates the progress of medicine in terms of its ability to modernize and grow according to the demands of the patients.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the tenth floor, there is a patio for patients to visit when they need fresh air. The view is quite beautiful.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(From left to right) Kieu, Nick, Catherine, Natalie, David, Christina, Ngan, and Anh Vi are at the 10th floor patio.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G goers with the hospital staff who presented us the outpatient department. We are truly grateful to get a tour of this new hospital and see how the medical center is evolving.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All in all, the 7G goers were able to see the other side of medicine in how the medical center accommodates for its patients and is evolving in its change toward modern medicine. Even though they have a long way to go before they reach the level of the medical centers in the United States, they are mare making the right step in right direction. We will just have to wait and see the University Medical Center will change in weeks, months, and years to come.</span></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-21718391414164329792013-08-19T16:04:00.002-07:002013-08-19T16:08:42.453-07:00Day 7: Hospital Highlight - Cardiac Surgery<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For day 2 of the hospital rotations, we rotated to the next program: cardiac surgery. 7G goers were able to scrub up and observe from afar cardiac surgery as well as meet patients and their families. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the first hour, the small group would split off into two groups: one group talked with the heart patient first and his or her family in the patient's room, while the other group scrubbed in to watch a cardiac surgery procedure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the first option, our 7G goers were able to talk one-on-one with the heart patients prior or post surgery. Cameras were not allowed in the patients' room or in the waiting area in order to protect patient privacy. In addition, names are not included for patient privacy. However, we were able to hear stories from the patient's family about their situation and struggle. In particular, we were able to meet a patient who was only 8 months old who needed cardiac surgery. The family found out at birth that their child had a genetic disorder called Tetralogy of Fallot, which is a congenital heart defect that involves four anatomical abnormalities of the heart. It was necessary for the surgery to occur in order for the child to live normally. Out of the whole family, the child was the only one who had this genetic disorder. The child was under 7 kg, and the family came from the countryside. They had to venture out to the city of Saigon in order to get the operation. Even though they had no money, the child and his or her family got help from the government. The child was currently waiting for an opening in the surgery. They have been waiting for a month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In these patient rooms, 7G goers were also able to observe the difference of the patients' room in Vietnam versus in the United States. Keep in mind that this is the old part of the medical center and that the medical center is beginning to build a new part that is more modern. They are currently transitioning to a new healthcare system that is similar the the hospitals in the United States. We noted that it was quite more crowded, as there were 5 patients in one room. In addition, the families were observant for their family than the nurses, as the families would be fanning the patient in the midst of the heat. While the patient waits for surgery, the doctor would see the patient and his or her family once or twice <b>a week</b>. Often times, the family is the one that feeds the patient with their own food. The medical center, in the old part, does not give meals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the second hour, our 7G goers were able to change into scrubs and observe cardiac surgery. We were able to see the heart naked, still in the chest and open for us to observe. We were able to see different procedures, ranging from a valve replacement to repairing a chamber in the heart. We were able to see, hear, and smell the surgery procedure. We experienced the cardiac surgery from afar away from the surgeon's way. Warning: there are pictures of the open heart below. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In preparation for the surgery, the 7G goers were able to observe the process of cardiac surgery.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vital signs were posted on the monitor for observation during the course of the surgery.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The anesthesiologist prepares the patient for the surgery.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lot of machinery was required in order to carry out this complex heart procedure.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minh is able to watch the cardiac surgery from afar. Photos were allowed in the operation room. Photo taken by Minh.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The open heart. This procedure was the replacement of a valve. Photo taken by Clara.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The open heart in the progress of the cardiac surgery. Photo taken by Minh.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ranging from different ages, cardiac surgery was required based on the condition of the patient.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the end of the day, the 7G goers were able to witness the power of surgery in terms of how complex it is and how it change someone's life. In retrospect, with some of the 7G goers who want to become surgeons in the future, we learned that medicine requires a significant amount of education and skill. In the fragility of life, it is important that the person doing the surgery fully comprehends the situation at hand. To mend the patient must be done by first knowing how.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. Unless otherwise noted, most of the photos were taken by David.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in Saigon, the 7G team got the opportunity to tour the University Medical Center. As one of the largest hospital in the city, the medical center had four different rotations: (1) inpatient infection control; (2) cardiac surgery; (3) outpatient services; and (4) general surgery. Over the course of the four days at the medical center, the team got the opportunity to see medical and technical aspects behind the medical center. Each day highlighted a different aspect of the hospital rotations.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As a part of the hospital rotation program, the 7G team had to dress up in business casual in order to demonstrate professionalism.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 7G team are ready to go! Over the course of 4 days, they would be able to see 4 different aspects of the hospital.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick raises his hand for the lunch orders. After the hospital, the 7G team made their way to the shopping center for lunch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The University Medical Center located in Saigon, Vietnam.<span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we walked into the medical center, the 7G team soon realize that the health care system here is different from the health care system in the United States. One observation was the crowdedness of the waiting area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The patients had to wait in line before getting medical attention.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As a part of the hospital rotations program, we learned more about the University Medical Center through a presentation.</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, the 7G team learned some background information behind the medical center with an introduction presentation. Opened in 1994, the University Medical Center has 5 branches with 760 beds. At the center, the hospital team consists of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, administrations, technicians, and midwives - a total of 2353 staff members. For outpatient, the center sees about 5914 patients a day, while for inpatient, the center sees about 194 patients a day. For operations, there around 93 cases a day. The medical center has medical imaging technology as well as minimally invasive surgical training center. For laparoscopic surgery, they have an international program, where they have taught this branch of surgery to countries like Pakistan, Philippines, and Malaysia. They also have cardiovascular surgery and other branches of surgery. They have an international partnership with Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore. We, M.E.M.O., have personal ties with the medical center because they are the recipient of our "Transfer of Technology" program. There are over 10 million people in Saigon, and there are 20 general hospitals - not including the private clinics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the presentation, with the help of Anh </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Ph</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">ú</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">c, the director of the medical center programs,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> we split off into smaller groups to start the four-day hospital rotation program. For today, this blog entry highlights the inpatient infection control. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this rotation, we learned about the technical aspect behind the hospital's need for sterilization of medical tools and supplies. We visited different parts of the infection control department, as we went to the linen closet, sterilization room, and infection control office. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the linen closet, 7G goers observe the amount of medical supplies that they have to sterilize for the whole hospital.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outside the hospital, we also see where all of the dirty linens go, as they are transferred the hospital to the company that sterilizes them.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The mechanical sterile machine takes care of small amounts of linen sterilization as needed.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a way to sterilize the linens, they use high temperature and pressure to sterilize.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(From left to right), David, Nick, Amanda, Christina, Ngan, Natalie, Anh Vi, and Kieu are with the infection control bioengineers in the infection control office. They learned about the different ways that they test out the level of infection in a patient as well as prevention.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a way to present the information, the infection control department has an annual poster competition at the hospital. The competition seeks to find the poster that demonstrates the importance of infection prevention as well as creativity. Here is one of the entries.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another poster entry for the competition.</span> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We learned about how inpatient infection control runs. At the central sterilization department, they oversee that all medical tools and linens are sterilized before given for patient use. The first step in health is the prevention of any infections that may result post surgery as well as the containment of an infection. Over the course of one day alone, they have a total of 1000-2000 kg of dirty linen that they must sterilize. The hospital staff must fill out forms and keep track of medical supply handling. They must use hand sanitizer before and after dealing with a patient. Moreover, we talked with biotech engineers about how they take patient's sample and test it for the level of bacteria. They would wipe off the top of the stomach or organ of interest and test the bacterial level using the pH scale. If there is a significant amount of bacteria, it is the biotech engineer's job to change the chemicals to be more efficient in bacterial containment and resistance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition, we learned about their annual contest, where the hospital staff compete to have the best poster that demonstrates the proper care of washing hands. There are two rounds as well to test the hospital staff: (1) a multiple choice test about infection control and hand sanitizing; and (2) a jeopardy round to test their knowledge even further.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From this rotation, we learned about the unsung heroes of the hospital who make sure that the center itself is clean and sterile for patient care. The infection control department play a significant role here at the medical center. Overall, there is more to any hospital than the doctors and nurses who direct care for the patient. All hospital staff are essential to making that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David</i>. </span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-56057624920864275512013-08-18T13:46:00.000-07:002013-08-24T01:19:20.772-07:00Day 5: Scholarship Program at Duc Hue Elementary School in Long An<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As one of our programs, the scholarship program demonstrates the importance of education. In order to help people raise out of poverty, an education is needed to build the necessary foundation. This program helps children and their families by giving them monetary relief for a year's worth of tuition. It keeps students off the streets and in the classroom. It only takes $60 to keep a child in school for the whole year. Working with the Red Cross, we were able to make this happen at the Due Hue Elementary School in Long An. In addition, under Dr. Timothy Bui's leadership, we also provided free dental check-ups for the children for the first time with the help of the university dentists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The day started by a new mode of transportation. The elementary school is currently located in a rural area that can only be accessed by three different ways: small car, motorcycle, or riverboat. We decided to take the third option. Once the bus took us as far as we could have possibly went on the road, we had to unload the dental supplies onto small cars and walked to an awaited riverboat. With all of us on the boat, we sailed down the river to the school. With low hanging branches and bridges, we had to duck often to avoid being hit by them. Everyone made it safe and sound.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team on a riverboat. All 45 members! They had to be careful not to rock the boat or else they would tip over.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along the river, 7G goers had to avoid being hit by the branches and low-hanging plants.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch out, Dr. Bui!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the low-hanging plants, they had to avoid the low-bridges, ducking their head as necessary.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch out for the bridge! Watch out for the kid on the bike!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once they arrived at the school, dental team had to set everything up for the free dental check-ups for the scholarship students. The medical team got ready for the ceremony, as they waited with the rest of the students. During the ceremony, speakers came to the front and presented the school and the program, stressing the importance of keeping up in school and continuing their education. In a rural area, it is often difficult to have the time or money to stay in school. Students often find themselves having to help their families with work. With the scholarships, it provided a means for students to not worry about working and instead focus on their education.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the ceremony, 7G goers hand out backpacks to children who have been selected by their teachers based on merit.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With 70 scholarship students, each one has worked hard and dedicated themselves to a higher education.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the ceremony, the scholarship students were able to receive free health and dental check-ups. Alex and Ben (UCI) served as the triage team, taking the blood pressure of each child before going off to dental check-up. Kieu, Anh Vi, and Trang also served as the dental education team. For the dental team itself, they provided different services for the students: general check-up, extraction, and filling. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex and Ben (UCI) act as part of the medical triage team to take the blood pressure of the students under the supervision of Dr. Phung (not pictured).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex reads the pulse of the scholarship student, making sure not to skip a beat.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the waiting in line for the dental check-up, the students were entertained by the medical team. Christina, part of the medical team, talks with them, while Tiffany and Minh, part of the dental team, get them in for their dental check-up.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Led by Dr. Bui, the dental team provides free check-ups for the students.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The medical team also played a role of making sure the line flowed by entertaining the students while they waited in line. Both teams did their best to make sure that the students receive the dental care that they have worked for.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though with the language barrier, Johnson plays a drawing game with one of the students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowing how to work hard, the students also know how to have fun.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all of the students, the wait for the dental check-up was quite long.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katrina and the scholarship students as they wait in line.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe and her scholarship student buddies.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amanda and Phoebe give piggy back rides for the scholarship students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to the free dental check-up, the scholarship students also learned about dental hygiene.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trang is a part of the dental education team, educating students about importance of taking care of their teeth.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anh Vi is also a part of the dental education team, teaching students how to brush their teeth properly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two of the scholarship students waiting for the dental check-up.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the students were done with their dental check-up, they made their way to class.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Bui talks with one of the school officials about the dental program and how it is important for the scholarship students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Offered free lunches by the locals, Ben (UCLA), Jason, Mai Anh, and Lindy wait for an empty table before eating lunch.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the end of the day, we provided free dental check-ups for all 70 scholarship students and one elderly woman who needed dental care. We are truly grateful for the local villagers for providing us free lunch and having us as their guests. Thank you as well to the Red Cross for making this possible for the scholarship program. Major props to the dental team for their dedication and hard work. They definitely demonstrated the excellence of what M.E.M.O. has to offer. The scholarship students can not only smile because of their year's tuition paid but also because of the hard work of the dental team. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We used small cars to go back to the bus, as the rainfall caused the river to overflow, giving the possibility of a flash flood. Riverboat was not an option unfortunately. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once we were all packed and ready to go, we took the bus to lunch and then to the hotel back in Saigon. Our next stop: the hospital program at the University Medical Center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David.</i></span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-10073543047390348742013-08-18T12:39:00.001-07:002013-08-19T21:47:15.116-07:00Day 4: Medical Clinic Day 2 - Smooth Sailing<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">As we carried out day 2 of our medical clinics, we continued with the same services as we had the previous day. For this day, we only had one location in Mo Cay, Ben Tre province. W</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">e had clinic located at the local elementary school.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> However, the bus was not able to make it on the rural paths. Instead, we had to unload the dental and medical supplies onto a pick-up truck and walk the rest of the way to the school. Luckily, each 7G goer got a ride by the local villagers by getting a ride on their motorcycles and pick-up truck! With the wind in our hair, we were able to make our way to clinic faster than we would have on foot. What should have been a 30-minute walk (or more) on the rural path took only 10 minutes on motorcycle or truck.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The road was too narrow for the bus, so instead, smaller vehicles had to be used.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Upon arrival, the 7G team have to get ready for the long day ahead.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Upon arrival at the local elementary school, the 7G goers split up into their individual tasks and went to work. Given the situation at hand, the team had to make the best of the situation. For instance, for EKG and Ultrasound, we had to use the student's tables as patient beds. In addition, the weather included random rain floods. Luckily, there was ceiling for the patients to walk under and follow. The m</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">edical and dental teams went to their stations and got ready for the clinic day. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The clinic started at 8am as before, and the patients had to wait in line since 4am. The day went by quickly, as we had a new set of patients to help. Even with all of the different faces, we still had the same cause: to provide health care to the local community where health care is scarce.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dental team works with the university dental students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By both 7G goers and university working together, it demonstrates the possibility of global partnership.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The line for the clinic wraps around the corner of the building.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jason holds the hand of a patient, guiding her to the next station.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just some of the people that we helped during clinic.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Natalie and Kieu work along side with the university students for triage.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nick and the university student come together to make sure pharmacy runs smoothly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of crowd control, Kelly helps an elderly patient to her next station.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Helping down a patient down three steps, Ben (UCI) is part of crowd control, ensuring that the flow of patients runs smoothly.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rosalie and Alisha take the glucose and cholesterol levels of the patient.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amy, Ben (UCLA), and Katrina talk with the locals, smiling about their day so far.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spencer, Jessica, and Nick work together to make sure that patients receive the medicine that they need in pharmacy.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No seat was left open. It was quite crowded this day.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the clinic calmed down, some of the 7G goers were able to participate with the university students in dancing in the rain. After all of their hard work, they definitely deserved it. It gave them a chance to have fun once they have worked for it. It facilitated bonding between the 7G team and the university students, coming together in times of both need and fun. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kelly and Christina dance in the rain after a long day of crowd control.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M.E.M.O. cheer!</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YAY M.E.M.O.!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even after the a long day of clinic and sudden rain, the 7G team cannot be stopped.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe and Amanda dance with the university students. Look at those dance moves!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julian, Ben (UCLA), Clara, Ngan, and Ben (UCI) join in the fun!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The university students show off their dance moves! They definitely know how to dance.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all of the university dentists and dental students, Dean is a lucky man.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of the day, we ended up helping over <b>400 people</b>! From the number of people we helped on day 1, we had a total of <u><b>over 1000 people over the course of the two days</b></u>!!! We packed up all of the supplies on the pick-up trucks. In addition, the 7G team got a chance to ride back to the bus not on motorcycles but now on the pick-up trucks! All 7G goers were safe and enjoyed the time while on the vehicle. Seeing the rural village area for its scenery and dodging tree branches here and there, the 7G goers definitely had a blast!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time to go back on the bus!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This ended day 2 of clinic. It was now time for the 7G team to rest before the next stop: the scholarship program.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson</i>. <i>All photos were taken by David on Amy's camera.</i></span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-52595276347441414252013-08-16T03:58:00.003-07:002013-08-18T12:41:12.990-07:00Day 3: Medical Clinic Day 1 - Controlled Chaos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe and Amanda lead a group team stretch before the clinic day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team in their spiffy scrubs. Here we go!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today acted as the real test for the 7G goers, as it was the first medical clinic of the trip in Mo Cay, Ben Tre province. However, for this clinic day, it served also as another first for the 7G goers: having clinic at two locations in the province. Usually, we stay at just one location. In addition, this was our first time working with the university students (medical, dental, pharmacy, and volunteers). They provided extra support and played a crucial role to carrying out the clinics. For these clinics, we opened our services at 8AM. From word of this free clinic, the line began to form at 4AM, as healthcare is scarce in these rural areas. Some of these patients were receiving health care for the first time.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waiting since 4AM, the people in the rural areas await the arrival of our 7G goers.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once word of the free clinic was out, the number of people continued to grow overtime.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The free clinic attracted people from all over the Ben Tre province.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During these clinics, we provided different services for the patients. After waiting in line, the patient was first accounted </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">by the intake team and discussed with the doctor </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">about their chief complaint. After that, the patient then went to the triage team to have their blood pressure taken as well as their glucose and cholesterol levels. From there, based on their needs, the patient then went to dental services, ultrasound/EKG, and/or pharmacy. The matter of the issue became what the patient needed for their health concerns.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ngan and the university students work together as the intake team to make sure that all patients are treated fairly before coming into the clinics.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naomi and Amy are part of the triage team working together to take the blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels of the patients.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Duy consults a patient on her chief complaint, screening for the main issue at hand.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Phung also consults patients on their chief complaint, making sure they receive the best care possible.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katrina performs an ultrasound on a patient, checking for any abnormalities of the liver, kidneys, and gall bladder under the supervision of Dr. John Belville (not pictured).</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the midst of the clinics, one of the patients waiting in line had heart failure. Carried in to see our doctors, the patients had an EKG checked to make sure that everything was stable. Under the supervision of Dr. Duy and Dr. Belville, they made sure that the patient was stabilized before being carried off by the ambulance to the nearest hospital.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The patient had heart failure while waiting in line at the clinic; fortunately, there were doctors there to stabilize the situation.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ambulance came in time to carry the patient to the nearest hospital. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After that situation, the clinic ran smoothly again with all of the different services. Soon, it was time for us to pack up our supplies and move to the second location at 1pm. Even though it took a significant time to pack up all of the supplies, the 7G goers continued to persevere with the day. The 7G team would first eat lunch before going to the second location.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G team helps pack up the supplies in order to move to the second location.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For this clinic day, the 7G goers had to walk some of the way, even crossing over a bridge, as the rural path wouldn't support the size of a tour bus.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Making the trek back to the bus, the 7G goers had to carry the medical supplies that wouldn't fit in the supply truck.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even with the change in location, the 7G goers are energetic and excited as always.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(From left to right), Alex, Julian, Phoebe, Amanda, and Ben (UCI) brace themselves on the bumpy rural roads. They even buckled their seat beats to avoid flying off their seats.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along the way to the new location, the 7G team was greeted by flash rain. Even that could not damper the spirit of the 7G team.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the second location, the 7G team went back to work. After setting up the supplies and materials, the clinic was running again. The university students continued to provide a vital part of our team.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second location during the first location day. The line for clinic remained just as long (or even longer).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The triage team continue to help the patients with their excellence in service and care.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catherine, Kevin, and Clara get first-hand experience, acting as dental assistants for the university dentist in her delivery of dental care.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lindy and Nancy are on sterilization duty. How nice of Nancy to hold up the umbrella while Lindy sterilizes!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All smiles around during clinic day!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(From left to right) Julian, Dean, and Amy continue to see patients during the triage team, collaborating with the university students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With this smaller location, crowdedness was the norm. Big props to crowd control team for keeping the flow going for the patients.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originally planned to end at 4pm, the clinic day went on until <b>8pm</b>. It was the longest clinic day in the history of the medical missions prior to 7G. We started at 8am and ended at 8pm for a total of a twelve-hour clinic shift. Once we were finally done, the 7G team spent the rest of the evening with the university students. It was not just a way for the university students and 7G team to celebrate their crazy clinic day, but it also allowed the formation of a bond between both groups. This was the first time as well in the history of M.E.M.O. As the university students performed for us as well as had games for us, we had lots of fun with them. We even had the chance to have our own 7G members to participate. Overall, it was a day of controlled chaos with fun-filled evening at the end with the university students. Without the university students, our medical clinics would not have run as smoothly. We could not have done it without the help of them and Anh Ph</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">ú</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">c - the director of the university students. It was a collaboration of teams, working under one cause, under the unity of the community.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the leftover banh mi sandwiches from dinner, Julian carries them with pride, as Alex, Phoebe, and Amanda are astonished (mostly Alex).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As welcomed guests at the university, the 7G team had a fun-filled evening with the students.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Singing "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "I'll Make a Man out of You" in Mulan, Ben, Alisha, Clara, and Kevin display the talent of the 7G team. The evening was filled with different performances from both groups.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a part of their festivities, we had a bonfire as celebration for the day. We played games and had an amazing time with the university students. We couldn't have asked for a better group to work with.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of the day, we managed to help approximately <b>635 people</b>, which breaks the record for the number of people we have helped during clinics in M.E.M.O. history. With the record breaking aside, it was time for the 7G team to get some rest before doing it all over again for day 2 of clinic. All team members definitely slept well that night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David.</i></span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-81081524507553959402013-08-15T13:31:00.001-07:002013-08-15T17:19:20.676-07:00Day 2: A Day at the Thien Binh Orphanage in Dong Nai<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After packing our bags and leaving Saigon to Do</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ng Nai, we made our way to our next stop: Thien Binh Orphanage. With the medical and dental teams, each team split up into their respective roles. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all of the dental supplies on board, the 7G team get ready for their next stop: the Thien Binh Orphanage.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On one hand, the medical team spent most of the day playing with the children at the orphanage since only dental check-ups would be performed - the medical team would be busy during the medical clinics of the trip. As a result, with all of the toys and treats that we brought with us, we distributed it among the children and caretakers of the orphanage. The 7G goers were able to kick a soccer ball around as well as give piggy back rides with the children. It allowed the 7G goers play with the children who they have worked all year fundraising for, with the money raised to help with the upkeep of the orphanage. For the 7G goers, it may have been a day filled with never-ending piggy back rides and constant screaming; however, for the children, it allowed them to meet the people who care about them. Even though the children were shy at first, they soon got over their fears once the fun began.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kevin and Albert play soccer with the children with one of the soccer balls that we donated to orphanage.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alex and his little buddy. It was a chance for the kids to play with the 7G goers.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Furthermore, some of the medical team, Trang, Anh Vi, and Kieu, became the dental education team. While the children waited in line for their dental check-ups, the dental education team taught them about dental hygiene and how to take care of their teeth. In addition, Ben (UCI) and Jessica, also part of the medical team, did triage, taking the blood pressure of the children before their check-up. The main concern was the health of these children.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kieu and her group of children. In Vietnamese, she taught them about dental hygiene and care.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trang gathers the children in a circle to teach them about how to care for their teeth - she even taught them how to say "You are beautiful!" in English.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ben (UCI) and Jessica take the blood pressure of the children. Some of them had their blood pressure taken for the first time - as shown by the child that Jessica is helping.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the other hand, the dental team went to give free dental check-ups for the children, making sure that their teeth were healthy. This was the first real test for the dental team, as they set up everything under the leadership of Dr. Timothy Bui. After being thoroughly trained, the 7G dental team went to work. From extractions to fillings, the children received the care necessary to make sure that their mouth and teeth were good to go. Even though the 7G dental team didn't have much of a chance to play with the children as the medical team did, they still helped the children smile in a different way.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the children of the orphanage were not familiar with dental care, they were curious about the 7G dental team and what they were doing.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working diligently, the 7G dental team helped set up all of the supplies, gearing up to see all of the children at the orphanage.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ultra Light Optics. The donated gear helps the dentists and dental assistants see better into the mouths of their patients.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(From left to right) Tiffany, Mai Anh, Katy, and Catherine are a part of the 7G dental team. They are ready to go!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In charge of pharmacy, Rosalie helps one of the elders at the orphanage, answering questions and concerns. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the children were not used to getting dental check-ups, Alisha and Catherine help the children calm down. Jason helps another patient on the other dental chair.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G dental team assist the local dentists during these check-ups, giving them first-hand experience into the dental field.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it was lunch time, the medical team also had a chance to feed the children. Most of the time, they just laughed and played instead - or even slept.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phoebe and her silly buddy. Smiles and laughs all around.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Julian feeds a child during lunch time.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amanda and her two little buddies. The medical team had their hands full with all the children running around.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the children gives Julian a run for his money when it came to arm wrestling, while Trang and Anh Vi cheer him on. The children are actually really strong!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 2 of the M.E.M.O. 7G trip consisted of a day spent at the Thien Binh Orphanage in Dong Nai. The 7G goers were able to help the kids be <i>kids</i>, playing and having an awesome time with them. Overall, it was a day filled with fun, dental cleaning, and smiles all around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson. All photos were taken by David.</i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the bus ride, Nick waves at the children at the orphanage. This was not "goodbye" but only "see you later."</span></td></tr>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-35171874674666486242013-08-12T09:14:00.001-07:002013-08-12T09:22:43.617-07:00Day 1: Settling down in Saigon<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The journey continues. We finally arrive at our first destination: Saigon, Vietnam. After going through customs, our first task was to collect and secure our medical supply boxes. Each box was essential to the mission trip. Each box contained the medical supplies that we would be donating to the local hospital as a part our "Transfer of Technology" program. There was a total of 37 medical supply boxes and 10 dental boxes that we had to collect from the baggage claim. Each were packed individually during <a href="http://memo7g.blogspot.com/2013/08/inventory-day-more-than-just-boxes.html">inventory day</a>. As we occupied a section of the terminal, we proceeded to collect all of the boxes.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Officer Johnson, in charge of inventory, makes sure that all 37 boxes are checked and ready for the local hospital to pick up.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As each box was gathered off the terminal luggage claim, they were put aside and checked to make sure that all of them were there.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, we then had our first roadblock: a missing box. As we double checked all of our boxes and luggages for it, we could not find it. This box contained endoscopic surgery tools worth over thousands of dollars, and misplacing it would be detrimental. After half an hour of searching for it, we had no choice but to contact the flight services and leave our information. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In following, we entered the humid and cloudy Vietnam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a bus ride from the airport to Buffet GANH Restaurant at the Bong Sen Hotel, we ate lunch, trying the local cuisine for the first time. Eating buffet style, the 7G mission goers stuffed themselves with the best that Vietnamese food had to offer. From spring rolls to rambutan, all of the food was different yet simply delicious.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of the delicious food that we had at the buffet. Simply savory and yummy!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After lunch, we headed to Hoang Hai Long Hotel for check-in. We had some down time before meeting up for dinner. As a result, we got our SIM cards for our phones, went to the bank to exchange money together, and explored the streets of Saigon for bottled water and snacks. With the 7G team, we made sure to stick together to ensure the safety of our team members. Dr. Timothy Bui also had his first dental training at the hotel for the dental team on the lay-out of dental program at the clinics. Sooner than later, it was time for dinner. We went to Quan Ngon Restaurant to enjoy even more authentic Vietnamese food. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7G goers wait in the lobby, as they are ready for dinner. We're hungry!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh fish prepared and ready to be devoured. Nom nom nom!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After dinner, we made our way back to the hotel. Tomorrow morning, we would be waking up at 6AM in order to make sure that we get to the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Thien Binh orphanage is in Dong Nai on time. By the end of the day, everyone was tired and ready to go to bed. However, before going to bed, 7G mission goers were greeted with good news. <b>The missing box was found!!!</b> China Airlines finally found the box, and we made sure to deliver it to the local hospital. All in all, it was an awesome start to the 7G mission trip. The experience was only beginning on this journey.</span></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-33875535494602454952013-08-12T08:14:00.000-07:002013-08-13T01:01:45.461-07:00Day 0: The Flight to Vietnam<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; text-align: justify;">Ready or not, Vietnam, here we come. The moment has finally arrived. After a year of hard work and dedication, 7G mission goers and their families prepared for the two-week medical mission
trip. As everyone arrived at the LAX airport by 9:30pm on Tuesday, August 7th,
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">From medical supply boxes to EKG and Ultrasound
machines that we had packed from <a href="http://memo7g.blogspot.com/2013/08/inventory-day-more-than-just-boxes.html">inventory day</a>, these were the necessary tools
to carry out our mission trip for the clinics and our other projects. Once 7G
goers arrived at our meeting spot, we had to label and check every medical supply
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cece and Clara are cutting out the tape in order to label each medical supply box with the address of the local hospital.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a group, the 7G mission goers line up to check in their luggage, occupying half of the lobby.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Once done, we then checked in as a group at China
Airlines. As we occupied half of the check-in lobby with our large team, we
each waited patiently in line in anticipation and excitement. Once we were
done, we then had to say “see </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">you later” to our families. Without our families’
support, this mission trip would not be possible. This applies to all of life’s
events.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lindy, Clara, Ben, and Nancy show their expression of excitement for the 7G trip.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jessica and Christina smile in joy, as they are about to board the plane.</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katy and Natalie smile for the camera, as they are also excited for the trip!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Katy and her family smile for the mission trip, as they wait in line with the 7G team.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alisha and her father also wait in line with the rest of the 7G team, equally excited!</span></td></tr>
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our terminal. Before boarding, the free time allowed teams to b</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">ond and spend
time before going on the plane. In addition, Dr. Timothy Bui held infection
control training for our 7G goers. As we would be working in health-related
situations that dealt with direct contact with the patient, we had to know the
necessary pre-cautions between the patient and us. Protection is key.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Hawkeye is ready to go as well with their matching shirts. Go team Hawkeye!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Timothy Bui meets up with the dental team to explain what the dental program will entail on the trip.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We then boarded the plane, ready and excited to say the very least. The flight consisted of three parts: (1) a thirteen-hour flight from Los
Angeles, United States to Taipei, Taiwan, (2) a one-hour overlay, and (3) a
three-hour flight from Taipei, Taiwan to Saigon, Vietnam. The flight was arduous,
but we knew it was worth the wait.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While on the plane ride to Taipei, Lindy is sleeping, Clara and Amy are watching a movie, and Phoebe is yawning to the long flight.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Ironman in Taipei with Ironman himself (from left to right, Phoebe, Jason, Clara, Christina, David, and Ben).</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The view outside our window. The future shines bright with the sun over the horizon.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As M.E.M.O. consists of three chapters of UCI, UCLA,
and UCSD, we came as one team, united by our common purpose for 7G. All of the
work that we have done throughout the school year had come down to this. With
all of our fundraisers and trainings, 7G would be the product of our efforts
and commitment. A year-long process has now become our two-week journey.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The M.E.M.O. 7G team!!!</span></td></tr>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Written by
Johnson. All photos were taken by David.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-88005978252472712322013-08-09T10:55:00.000-07:002013-08-11T20:06:51.709-07:00Vietnamese Entry #1- Máy bay đã hạ cánh: đoàn MEMO 7G sẵn sàng bắt đầu làm việc!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hôm nay, các sinh viên và bác sĩ trong đoàn MEMO của chuyến làm việc thiện nguyện muà hè 2013 (còn được gọi là nhóm MEMO 7G) đã tới Sài Gòn với những tấm lòng hăng hái. Nhóm MEMO 7G gồm có 38 sinh viên đa số từ ba trường UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, và UC San Diego và bốn vị y nha dược sĩ từ Hoa Kỳ. Mọi người đã bỏ ra rất nhiều thời gian muà hè nay đễ chuấn bị cho chuyến thiện nguyện này và dành hai tuần lễ trong cuộc sống bận rộn cuả mình từ Ngày 8 đến Ngày 20 tháng 8 năm nay. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sáng nay, nhóm MEMO 7G đã về tới sân bay Tân Sơn Nhất tại thành phố Sài Gòn. Sau khi thu thập lại và sắp xếp những thùng chứa dụng cụ y tế cung cấp cho Bênh Viện Đại Học Y Dược tại Sài Gòn, 70 cặp cho học sinh tiểu học, dụng cụ nha khoa, và đồ chơi cho các em mồ côi, đoàn sinh viên và các vị bác sĩ đã ăn cơm trưa tại một nhà hàng rất ngon tên Buffet Gánh tại khách sạn Bông Sen. Sau đó chúng em dọn tới và được nghỉ ngơi một chút tại Khách Sạn Hoàng Hãi Long rồi đi ăn cơm chiều. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hiện giờ chúng em và các vị bác sĩ đang ngủ qua đêm tại Sài Gòn rồi sẽ đi tới Bến Tre sáng sớm ngày mai và ở Khách Sạn Hàm Luông trong ba đêm. Trước khi đến Bến Tre, nhóm MEMO 7G sẽ tới thăm Cô Nhi Viện Thiên Bình ở Đồng Nai để khám răng cho các em cô nhi và vui chơi với nhau. Sau đó, đoàn sẽ đến Bến Tre để khám bệnh do đồng bào và trở lên Long An để tặng quà học bổng cho sinh viên nghèo ở trường tiểu học Bình Hoà Nam tại Đức Huệ. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13259646455984047046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-31228033383217870912013-08-08T01:17:00.000-07:002013-08-11T20:07:33.269-07:00Quick 7G Team Update: Safe and Sound in Saigon, Vietnam<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quick update from the 7G team: we have arrived safely in Saigon, Vietnam! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a thirteen-hour flight from Los Angeles to Taipei, a one-hour flight overlay, and a three-hour flight from Taipei to Saigon, we have safely arrived and checked in at the hotel. It is currently Thursday, August 8th, 3:20 pm (a fourteen-hour difference from Pacific Standard time). After gathering all of our luggage and transferring the boxes of medical supplies to the local hospital, we ate lunch at the Buffet Ganh Restaurant at the Bong Sen Hotel. The team was able to taste the authentic Vietnamese food and especially enjoyed the exotic fruit, rambutan, grown here in Vietnam. After satisfying our appetite, we made our way to the hotel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 1 is a free day for the 7G team to adjust to the new environment. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The itinerary for today is getting our SIM cards for our phones here in Vietnam, exchanging money as a group, going to the supermarket to buy bottled water and snacks for clinics, eating dinner, and starting day 1 of the dental training by Dr. Timothy Bui. In addition, today is a day for the team to prepare and rest before visiting the Thien Binh Orphanage in Đồng Nai tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Further details will be posted later on about our air plane flight, transfer of medical supplies to the local hospital, and the initial reactions of our 7G goers to the city itself. Please check back in later as well for photos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson.</i></span>Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-56268080800697492002013-08-05T15:51:00.001-07:002013-08-05T18:50:34.623-07:00Personal Perspective: Dental Training by Alisha<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>As a part of our blog, we open up entries to 7G goers so that they can offer their insight of their view on the M.E.M.O. 7G mission trip. We call these entries, "Personal Perspective," and list the name of the 7G goer. These are their stories on this journey. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">Our
dental training took place at Dr. Timothy Bui’s office in Newport Beach on July
19</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">. Dr. Bui first introduced the necessary medical terminology
that we were later quizzed on as well as medical and dental
screening and triage. He concluded the introduction with a description of
surgical, amalgam, and composite procedures that we will have more exposure to
hands on in Vietnam.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 7G Dental Team</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 200%;">The
members of the dental team learned about the procedures of tooth extraction and of white or silver filling in both a normal doctor’s office setting and in a
mobile setting. To demonstrate, one of our very own MEMO students needed two white fillings, so the rest of the students got to watch while Dr. Bui did the first in a normal
office setting and the second using only the mobile dental unit. The second
dental procedure was done completely in the lobby of the office, with no
resources outside the mobile unit. We experienced the vast difference between
the two procedures, and the disadvantages and challenges of this mobile unit.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The mobile dental unit. Three units will be used during this year's dental program.</span></td></tr>
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mobile dental unit provided much less power, yielding weaker suction. Through
both processes (normal and mobile), Dr. Bui remained a detailed and dedicated
teacher. He explained to us every small detail while working, and even allowed
students to ask questions, take videos, and discuss with him during the filling
procedures. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Bui proves himself to be a dedicated teacher, as he talks to (from left to right), Kevin, Lindy, Alisha, and Dean during the mobile procedure in his office lobby.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are proud to announce the 7G Dental Team!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 200%; text-align: justify;"> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Alisha. Edited by Johnson.</i></span></div>
Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-26562318586903519742013-08-05T14:06:00.003-07:002013-08-05T18:50:23.790-07:00Smile! You're on the Dental Team!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A smile represents an expression of our emotion of happiness and joy. It must be taken care of and maintained for the necessity of healthy living conditions. On this 7G mission trip, there is also the dental team. This will be the second year of the dental program, lead by cosmetic and family dentist, Dr. Timothy Bui. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Timothy Bui and the 7G Dental Team.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is some background information behind Dr. Timothy Bui. He is a graduate of the University of California School of Dentistry at San Francisco 1986 with a General Practice Residency of advanced dental studies in Cleveland, Ohio (with being alumnus of University of Pacific-Biological Sciences Degree). He then graduated from the Las Vegas Institute for advanced cosmetic dental studies, one of the nation's premier post-graduate training facilities found by Dr. William Dickerson, the internationally well-known cosmetic dentist. He has been providing high level quality care as cosmetic, sedation family dentist for over 25 years. He was even nominated as the best cosmetic dentist in Newport Beach in 2011. More information can be found on <a href="http://www.drtimothybui.com/staff.html#Bui">his website</a>. He is also a big supporter of M.E.M.O. and its principles and values.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Bui demonstrates the new portable dental kit that will be used during 7G mission trip.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Bui teaches the 7G Dental Team the proper dental care that they will carry out in Vietnam.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Bui, with the help of his trained dental assistant, demonstrates what they will provide in Vietnam.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is our honor and privilege to work with Dr. Bui, as he teaches the students about the proper dental care that is important in our 7G mission trip. He holds the highest standards when it comes to his care; whether it is in the United States or Vietnam, he demonstrates that dental care has no nationality. He emphasizes the importance of global care, as dental care is just as important as medical care. Overall, the dental team plays an important role when it comes to the medical clinics in Vietnam. Even though it is only the second year of the dental program, there is much promise for what is ahead for the dental team. We just smile thinking about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the final fundraiser before the mission trip, we had a carwash at the 7/11 on Edinger Ave and Goldenwest Street. All of our 7G goers help carry out this carwash to raise more funds for heart surgeries for children with congenital heart diseases. Thank you to 7/11 for making this event possible. As 7/11 supplied the water, we provided the manpower to make this fundraiser happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all of the supplies donated by the 7G goers, we worked from 9AM-5PM. Car washes are a fun way to fundraise and bond with fellow 7G goers. All year, the three chapters, UCI, UCLA, and UCSD, carry out fundraisers for the mission trip, raising funds for all projects - heart program, medical clinics, dental program, HOPE project, scholarship program, and transfer of technology (please see <a href="http://memo7g.blogspot.com/2013/08/memo-7g-journey-awaits.html">first blog entry for more details</a>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, with all of the 7G goers' help and dedication to the mission trip, we fundraised over <b><u>$700!!!</u></b> Awesome job to our members, especially those who worked the whole day from 9am to 5pm as well as those who weren't going on the trip but still came out. We couldn't have done it without our members. In addition, we would like to thank Vy Nguyen and MEMO at UCI for organizing this fundraiser. It goes to show you that hard work pays off. Thank you to everyone who came out to have their car washed and supported MEMO on our journey. Next stop: Vietnam.</span></div>
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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895832210610505193.post-34698182668210425802013-08-05T12:20:00.001-07:002013-08-05T18:48:53.054-07:00Inventory Day: More than Just Boxes<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scene of inventory day. Medical supplies everywhere! Time to pack the boxes up!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are more than just boxes. Upon arrival at Co Kim's home, we were welcomed to this scene of medical supplies, ready to be organized and sorted out for the trip. As part of our "Transfer of Technology" program for the mission trip, we had inventory day, where we packed up boxes upon boxes with medical supplies to donate to the local hospitals. Ranging from catheters to laparoscopic surgery tools, we packed up all of the medical supplies that we have accumulated during the year from various hospitals and generous donors. With all of the 7G goers, we had to work all day from 9am until 7pm to arrange, sort out, and pack up all of the supplies that we would be bringing to Vietnam with us.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our pile of catheters and stents that had to be sorted out. Ben begins on this pile, while others organize the other piles.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuan numbers the boxes that we will assign to each 7G goer. We will have a total of 37 boxes for the trip.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amongst all this chaos, we had a system to organize all of the supplies. W</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ith all of the 7G goers, we had to sort out according to importance and need. With the help of our advisor, Co Kim, we had to choose medical supplies that were crucial and scarce in Vietnam, as the hospitals over there lack the advanced technology that we have in the United States. Such supplies include catheters, stents, crosser machines, and many more. Every 7G goer is responsible for their assigned box. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each box could not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) and 50 pounds (23 kg). Julian, Cece, and Christina made boxes to fit this requirement.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition the limit of the number of boxes, they had to be within a certain measurement range. They could not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) and be below 50 pounds (23 kg). This was a challenge for the catheters and stents, as they extent lengthwise. Hence, we also had to makeshift our own boxes to accommodate for this (as pictured).</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tiffany, Mai Anh, Lindy, Minh organize medical supplies. As you can tell by Lindy's face, she is having a jolly good time.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With each box, they had to record each item on the computer in order to put them into a master list. When we bring the medical supplies over to Vietnam, we also have to make sure that each item is accounted for. These medical supplies are often costly and expensive. The medical supplies donated are sometimes medical supplies that have been expired due to the United States' strict regulations of sterility; however, they are still good to use and are used in Vietnam. There is still an window of use for these medical supplies. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boxes stacked up in the garage. There were a total of 37 boxes filled with medical supplies and toys/candies for orphanages.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the end, the boxes were filled up to their maximum capacity and stored away in the garage. 7G goers later came by to pick up the boxes, as each student was assigned to carry a box as one of their check-in luggages. Each box was checked by Non-Profit as well as Co Kim to ensure that the best-quality medical supplies are brought over to Vietnam. We also packed up a few boxes for the orphanages, filled with candies and toys.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boxes were also filled with toys and candies for the children of the orphanages.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every box may be filled with medical supplies and toys/candies for the orphanages, but they also are filled with hope and unity: the hope for the progression of global community and the unity of two countries working together. These medical supplies provide the local Vietnamese hospitals the means to provide better health care service. Once we are in Vietnam, we will see the supplies that we have brought over there being used by the local doctors and nurses. The destination seems that much clearer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Written by Johnson.</i> </span>Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06596310155594166809noreply@blogger.com0