Archive for May 2020
COVID-19 and the Hospital: Update
Covid-19 has had a large impact on the Hospital Socorro de lo Alto, as well as the community and country of Honduras. Honduras, like the USA, went on lockdown, effectively stopping all travel in and out of the country. Our executive director was at the Hospital in March and it took her 2+ weeks before…
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There are so many plans on the drawing board for the Hospital. A roofing team was to go in July, 2020 with all donated supplies, and put a much needed new, more energy efficient roof on the hospital. There are plans to renovate the clinic- additional exam rooms, an ophthalmology exam room, ENT exam room…
Read MoreTeam in Focus
Beginning in 1980, the first surgical team made up of Dr. Kinsey, Mary Kinsey, RN and Charles Rutter, CRNA made its way to Honduras. Missionary Bobby Bowman, based in Sula where the present day hospital is located, assisted Dr. Kinsey and Ruth Bowman prepared meals for the team. The team used an 8-bed facility with…
Read MoreStaff in Focus
The medical staff at the category II Hospital is strong and committed. With 3 medical doctors and 18 nurses, there is 24/7 coverage. We are blessed to have a wonderful nursing staff that covers all areas of patient care. The staff turnover is low as the Hospital offers stable employment in the community, as well…
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