The new "Power Team"...I think Doc Steve and Iulia are feeling threatened! :)





Today we did a clinic for the first time in Laslea. The population of patients who came to the town hall, where our clinic was held, presented with mostly developed world problems: we saw a great deal of heart disease and diabetes! We implemented a new 'third station' manned by Ken and Val alongside the stations run by Doc Steve and Iulia - these two nurses were incredible! They are able to take care of many of the simple cases and practical procedures (such as wound debridement and care) which frees up the docs to care for the more complicated cases. The pharmacists John and Sarah also contributed to a very smoothly running clinic today. Sarah has learned to explain, in Romanian, how to take over 10 of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the pharmacy.

Today was a special day because, we were able to spend a lot of time together as a team. Most days, the medical team sets off to a new location, while the building team goes their separate way to do construction. Today, we worked in the same town, which meant that we were able to share the mid-day meal together.

After both teams had finished work, we went for a fun dinner all together at Hotel Dracula. It was a time of encouragement and refreshment for all - perfect mid-trip oasis from the clinics in a beautiful setting. We are at the half-way mark! 4 clinics down, 4 more to go!

Dr. Iulia and Aaron F