The Rosa Mystica Health Mission 2012 would not have been a success without the support of our dear partners and sponsors. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for their kind help!
PARTNERS Society of Saint Pius X Little Flower Foundation OG7, Philippine Army 33rd IB Philippine Army CMOG, Philippine Army Mariana Neighbourhood Association 3M Rodge Barangay Mariana Zone 13 Knights of Our Lady Rotary Club Bulacan Legion of Mary Quezon City Diagnostic Center Mrs. Fely Licup National Children's Hospital Solid Shipping Lines Pharmamed Drugs Inc Mr. Jeff and Lanie Ono and family
SPONSORS Pascual Laboratory Pacific Healthcare San Miguel Pure foods Greencross Unilever Philippines Merck Hovid Medicamenta MundiPharma Macropharma Universal Robina Corporation
B Braun
The Catholic Association of Doctors, Nurses and Health Professionals in Asia (ACIM-Asia) www.acim-asia.com www.rosamysticamission.blogspot.com
PHILIPPINE OFFICE ADDRESS: Manila Address 02 Cannon Road, New Manila, Quezon City Tel No. (2) 725 5926 Fax No. (2) 725 0725 General Santos City Address: 2400 De Dios St, Lagao, 9500 Gen. Santos City Phone: 083 301 8824 Email: acim@acim-asia.com
HEAD OFFICE: Association Catholique des Infirmieres et des Medecins et des Professionel de Sante 18 Villa Rachaert , 92390 Villeneuve-la Garenne, France SINGAPORE ADDRESS: 286 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574402 Tel: (65) 6459 0792/ 6459 3820 Fax: (65) 6459 3591
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, PARTNERS and PATIENTS for making the mission possible! A total of 195 volunteers from USA, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Belgium, France, Ireland, Switzerland and the Philippines participated in the mission held on February 27 through March 2, 2012 in Barangay Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City. Patients came from the neighboring barangays Damayang Lagi, San Martin de Porres, Tatalon, Horseshoe, Kaunlaran, Immaculate Concepcion, San Juan, Fairview and Tanay-Rizal Province. Satellite missions were simultaneously conducted Adult Consultation Pedia Consultation Opthalmological Services Dental Extraction Laboratory Tests Xray Ultrasound ECG Minor Surgery/First Aid Tx Hygiene Service: Haircut Outreach Mission (Bulacan) Outreach Mission (Marikina): Total Patients Served Total Health Services Given
27-Feb 106 133 55 20 10 1 9 6 20
294 360
28-Feb 176 204 74 68 44 33 12 18 20 60 240
29-Feb 193 219
522 949
467 734
55 46 27 8 15 11 40 120
1-Mar 187 201 73 52 54 40 11 20 10 54 59 513 761
2-Mar 215 278 88 50 33 12 17 19 108
581 820
DAY 1: FEBRUARY 27 Rosa Mystica Health Mission is on its 6th year of rendering medical services to address the physical needs of a human body without neglecting to address the needs of the human soul as well. For the second time around, the mission was held in Barangay Mariana’s covered court. Not only health services were given, for the patients also received relief goods like PAYLESS noodles from URC. There’s no greater delight than serving those who are desperately in need. Many of the volunteers travelled half way around the world, leaving their work temporarily to join this spiritually rewarding mission. Overcoming language barriers and cultural differences, they are unified by a common intention: love. Christian love of God and neighbor has been the driving force of the mission since its foundation. Patients and volunteers alike, availed of the sacramentals, sacraments and blessings from priest onsite .
Thank you so much to the Rosa Mystica 2012 VOLUNTEERS! South Korea Dr. Eun Mi Kim
Belgium Sophie du Bus
Ireland Thérèse McKeown, RN Malaysia Switzerland Melinda Khor Alexandra Vonlanthen Singapore Philippines Rev. Fr. Daniel Couture Dr. Ma. June Viray, Iloilo Mary Rose Patriarca RN, Iloilo Teo Cheng Chye Donald Lalaine Estilo, Iloilo Lim Hui Meng Helen, RN Khay Flor, Iloilo America Kathleen Mumpar, Iloilo Dr. Elizabeth Phalen Psyche Kuan Wong, Iloilo Christina Meinholz Sr. Maria Rosario, Iloilo Melanie LeBlanc, Lab Scientist Sr. Maria Josepha, Iloilo Sr. Maria Vicenta, Iloilo Scott Stauffer, RN Donnah Maravilla, Gen. Santos City France Marie Rosalie Maravilla, GSC Rev. Fr. Francois Castel Jules Sola, Quezon City Cherry Reyes RN, Quezon City Dr. Jean Pièrre Dickès Joward C. Ibuyat RN, Quezon City Dr. Gilbert Dichard Dr. Marie Hutie Our Lady of Victories Church Brigitte Coulange, Doctor of Pharmacy Rev. Fr. Thomas Onoda Keiji - Japan Rev. Fr. Alexander Hora Bernadette Dickès, RN Rev. Fr. Robert MacPherson–USA Blandine Even, RN Rev. Fr. Francois Chazal–France Margaret-Marie Gerard, RN Bro. Isidore Delphine Grouhel, RN Bro. Matthias Isabelle Rabillard, RN Dr. Lee Versoza Dra. Elaine Araneta Caroline Vergez Andrew Principe, RN Sophie Challan Belval Vanessa Lim Thérèse Brunet Fely Licup Marie-Astrid Cabanis Sunshine Lim Danielle Dichard Theodore Dizon Jacques Even Victoria Duran Gregoria Arellano Marie-Gabrielle Ginoux Michaela Bañares Hélène Martin Rose Caminade Xavier-Nicolas Repellin Susan Comota Thierry Valadier Marie Grace Contreiras Farida Fischer Japan Mary Jane Fuentes Joseph Mori Ji Won Choi
Charleson Hermosura Anne Hermosura Famador Genaldo Cyril Javan Camille Joson Christina Lee Maricel Luto Angelie Mabao Belda Magnayon Marian Ono Mia Ono Tomojiro Ono Ace Ono Richelle Pineda Eulogio Rodriguez Christina del Rosario Ronadyl Rosetti Sheryll Salac Ana Santinguin Cristina Sajagon Allan Suaybaguio Samuel Usman
Ralph Christian Alibangbang
Nathan Joseph dela Cruz Rafael Duran Ernest Airo Estrella Rafael Vincent Faustino Jan Carlos Lagco Nico Lanugon Tatsumi Ono Jade Sangao Jolito Aring Mark Neil Daison Rouzsyl Scottie Layola Joaquin Torres Theodore Joseph Viray CMOG, Philippine Army 85 volunteers ACIM Asia Staff
Judith Dagatan, Cotabato City Yolly Eileen GamutanRN, Gen San City Miguella Luto, Tanay Rizal Province Maricar Navales, Sultan Kudarat Sheryl OcampoRN, Gen. Santos City Elaine Salazar, Polomolok South Cot
DAY 5: MARCH 2 The last day finally arrived. The excitement of the patients was palpable. Many were afraid of missing the opportunity, so they arrived very early. But the volunteers came earlier, prepared for the onslaught. Tired but joyful, everyone was happy and smiling. Returning patients greeted the volunteers like friends. New patients reached out to say thank you as they felt their good luck in being included in the mission even when they came at the last day! The volunteers, fired by zeal, outdid themselves while trying to maximize their short time in the country. An American nurse who got sick and dehydrated during the mission continued to do his task no matter how bad he felt. In the mission area, there’s no time for idleness for anyone: volunteers and patients alike. While waiting for their turn at the doctors, patients voluntarily refreshed themselves at the catechism corner, asked the Sisters to teach them how to pray the rosary, or or received the brown scapular and sacraments provided by the priests upon request. Rosa Mystica Health Mission is not a purely material medical mission, it is a Catholic mission motivated by the love of God. It does not end with giving medicines for physical ailments. The quality of care given takes precedence over the number of patients seen. Follow up care and monitoring is done for patients who need further evaluation of their conditions. Patients needing further care were instructed to come to the mission office for their continued treatment. Special cases were enrolled at the referral service. Up to the present, patients with pulmonary tuberculosis are still receiving care. Two patients are being processed for surgery.
DAY 2: FEBRUARY 28 The crowd of patients got larger through the word of mouth spreading the news about the mission. Amidst the heat, noise and other inconveniences, the patients were very “patient”. They waited early in the morning for the mission gates to open, fell in line for registration, and waited for their turn to be assessed and interviewed, then waited again until they got their turn to see their doctor and receive appropriate treatment. Once again, the Philippine Army Civil Military Operation Group participated. Complete with doctors, dentists, barbers, extra manpower, tents, bus, they provided necessary medical and logistics support throughout the five-day mission. Their cooperation has made it possible for us to serve the great number of patients without compromising the quality of care given. This year, a laboratory scientist from the United States of America – Melanie – joined the team, making it possible for us to have an onsite laboratory,. The logistics was easier, as we did not have to transport patients to hospitals and laboratory facilities for the diagnostic works. We were able to do blood extractions, urinalysis, occult blood examinations, x-rays, and other laboratory procedures . She was helped by Marie Gabrielle who made sure the results of tests were released on time.
DAY 3: FEBRUARY 29 Everyone feels the “peak time” of the mission, as the volunteer’s responsibilities grew larger with each addition of patients. An in-house ultrasound and x-ray were installed in the mission area. This also removed the need for ferrying patients outside the mission area. A small medical team led by Dr. Elizabeth Phalen separated from the group to conduct an outreach mission in Malolos, Bulacan from February 28 up to February 29. This mission was eagerly anticipated by the poorest of the poor who were really sick, as identified by the Rural Health Unit, which included the victims of the last typhoon that hit the area. Various agencies (local government unit and non government organizations) helped out, including the Rotary Club and Inner Wheel Club. Despite the pre selection which was designed to serve only 100 patients in two days, there were many walkin patients who asked to be served, so a total of 360 patients were served in Bulacan, overshooting the target by a giant leap.
DAY 4: MARCH 1 Everyday, as requested by the patients, Rev. Fr. Francois Castel, assisted by a few volunteers, visited communities to bless houses. During these visits, the team observed the dire conditions of the poor. This day, Fr. Castel brought along with him Dra. Marie Hutie and a small team of assistants that they may conduct free medical consultation and give free medicines in Barangay Parang, Marikina City, while he went around to continue blessing the houses. A small makeshift clinic was set up which received 59 adult and pediatric patients. The families in that community could not afford to go to the mission in Barangay Mariana, so they felt blessed that the doctor came to visit them instead. Meanwhile, the bulk of patients thronging in the main mission area grew, as not only were the new patients increased by the growing popularity of the mission, but also because patients from the previous days returned for their follow up evaluation and medication. The workload became more intense and more challenging for the volunteers. The end of the mission was looming, so there was also an increased feeling of urgency. More, more, for the love of God...