By Lisa Crist | Director of Dev. & Marketing
Thank you for supporting our March 2024 outreach medical program in Ecuador!
With your help, our team was able to provide surgery for 69 patients, with a total of 228 procedures performed. We provide comprehensive care, so our patients receive individualized care across the full range of cleft specialties. In March, this included:
Our international team of volunteer dental specialists provided surgery to several patients who needed tooth extractions. Children born with cleft are at a greater risk of developing carries and often have missing or misaligned teeth. Oral health is extremely important for anyone’s overall health, and a particular concern for our patients. Our team also provided preventive oral hygiene during the program.
Several team members conducted educational symposiums and surgical training programs at La Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES) as part of GSF’s efforts to empower Ecuadorian plastic surgeons and support healthcare in underserved communities. Topics included global health and innovative surgical techniques to address cleft.
The full GSF and Fundación Global Smile Ecuador teams consisted of 56 international and 83 Ecuadorian volunteers, who provided high-quality integrated cleft care to our patients and families. Our Ecuador-based team also provides essential support to ensure that our program runs smoothly.
Our next program will take place this September! Stay tuned for updates.
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