Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Summer 2013
a publication of
In This Issue
Dental Clinic Expands.........................2 Community Sponsor Spotlight............3 Domestic Development.......................3 Events...........................................4 Transformed Lives...............................5 Win Apel Technology Initiative..........5 Culverts are coming to Burangi..........6 Board of Directors..............................7 Community Support............................8
In Ndumberi Kenya, where we assisted with the establishment of the PEFA Mercy Medical Centre in 2007, our relationships spanned back to 2003 and several medical camp trips in between. It was out of a trusting relationship that they dared dream with us about what a long-term solution to their farming villages health care needs might look like. That clinic remains strong, provides very high quality care at an affordable price, and is financially independent of outside support. In Burangi Kenya, we have many friends we call by name: Mary, Gabrielle, Willie, Alice, Emmanuel, Vincent, Lillian, Nelson and Joyce are but a few. They face challenges in water provision with erratic weather patterns that cause droughts and water shortages that are seemingly insurmountable. Diarrhea is second to pneumonia in deaths in children under five years of age. It also contributes to more time by women seeking water, less time in school for girls, and in general, greater health costs, physically and financially.
But these are not people who are begging for another Julius Kavuludi refers to outcome measurements which are tracked by the community health committee each month. Western hand-out of free medicine, mosquito nets, castoff school books or a non-functioning well. The reason we even settled on this isolated community in 2009 is because they had a desire to engage with us in solving their own challenges. Statistically speaking, we know that the lack of community involvement causes 50% of international aid projects to fail.
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We are very pleased to announce several funding partners have stepped forward to establish a pilot project aimed at meeting this goal. Our project will involve expanding our dental clinics hours to provide an emergency screening process to keep people out of the E.R. or for treatment if theyve already been there. We will work with local general dental practitioners, oral surgeons, and endodontists to refer a limited number of patients to their private practices for definitive care. Most patients will be treated by our volunteer dentists at our dental clinic, as well as ongoing care for the entire population served. As part of this project, we are partnering to hold a dental MASH Unit in September (see story below).
By preventing and breaking the cycle of return ER visits, we hope to help reduce overall cost shifting onto the health system and keep people free of pain and infection. Partners in this project include:
Volunteers Needed For Idaho Womens Charitable Foundation, $24,300 Dental M A S H Unit * * * * Purchase supplies, expand dental clinic hours, and
transport patients. Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, $8000 Convert exisiting office space into third dental operatory, purchase equipment. Harry W. Morrison Foundation, $10,000 Purchase additional digital x-ray sensor. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, $10,000 Help with expansion of dental clinic hours and facility costs. Timothy Huff, DDS, $5,000 Donation of panoramic x-ray. Greater Boise Rotary Foundation, $1700 Purchase of x-ray supplies. Carrington College Partnership to allow for ongoing dental hygiene, dental assisting and patient screening Idaho State Dental Association Recruitment of local dentists to assist with project
In conjunction with Carrington College and the Idaho State Dental Association, the Garden City Community Clinic is co- hosting a day Dental MASH Unit on
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Since our clinic opened, Intermountain Medical Imaging and Gem State Radiology have been major supporters of our local outreaches, providing access to imaging for patients of Garden City Community Clinic, and later, for all clinics that access the Volunteer Physicians Network. This gift exceeds a value of $100,000 a year in donated services.
Were up to
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Domestic Development
Genesis has stepped up its outreach to other free clinics in smaller towns, offering its experience, connections, and perspectives, in much the same way we engage communities overseas. Dr. Karl Watts and Steven Reames recently travelled to Twin Falls and Burley to meet with three free clinics that are in various stages of development.
Pocatello: The Pocatello Free Clinic is Idahos oldest standing free clinic, started in 1971. It is partnered closely with Idaho State University and utilizes many of the students there pursuing health related degrees. After 40 years of service, the clinic is in reboot mode and the board is determining how much support remains in the community for its services.
Genesis founder Dr. Karl Watts listens as Dr. David McCluskey, Wellness Tree Clinic board member, shares with Pocatello and Burley free clinic leaders.
Burley: Burley-based Mountain View Christian Center is organizing the Mini-Cassia Health Care Clinic and preparing for an October launch. They have already found loaned space at the district health center and a local family physician has joined their board which is a critical step in gaining the medical communitys support. Many of the people they serve will be undocumented migrants who will not be covered under the Affordable Care Act. Twin Falls: In July we helped facilitate The Wellness Tree Clinics board retreat. This clinic was established as the Mustard Tree Wellness Clinic in 2004 as an outreach of a local church who started by taking blood pressures in their thrift shop. It has grown in services to five days a week and the clinic recently moved into the old St. Lukes Magic Valley emergency room for $1 a year plus utilities. It is an amazing facility and now the board is working to strengthen and sustain clinical operations. Caldwell: Canyon County Community Clinic just moved into its own new facility in the former district health department grounds in downtown Caldwell. The space will give them more than enough room for expansion for many years to come and we were happy to be on the ground floor with them as they dreamed about their clinic. These are great examples of regional partnerships we develop and maintain. We learn from each other how to be more effective, efficient, and caring for our communities.
Events
Our Faith, Hope and Charity Dinner raised $73,000 for operations
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Faith Sponsors Charity Sponsors Saint Alphonsus Health System Norco\The Kissler Family Foundation St. Lukes Health System Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health United Way of Treasure Valley Platinum Donors Intermountain Medical Imaging Wine Wall Sponsor Pacific Source Health Plans Muse Bistro & Wine Bar Thank you also to the auction item donors who helped make this a fun and special event!
Arena Valley Wholesale Florist, Artsmith Jewelers, Axiom, Donna Barker, BestFrame, Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise Guitar Repair, Steve and Donna Brown, Ken & Patrice Burgess, Cafe Vicino, Capital City Florist, Chick-fil-A, Christys Gifts, Doug Colwell, Brent Cornell, Cottonwood Grill, Crooked Fence Brewing, Dave and Busters, Janet & Brent Davis, BSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Discovery Center of Idaho, Eagle Salon and Spa, Eide Bailly, Emerald Dental, Carla Fieldstad, Christy Fieldstad, Fishers Technology, Flicks, Pam Flora, Fork Restaurant, Ron & Ellen Freeman, Fresh Off The Hook, Full Circle Exchange, Goodwood Barbecue Co., Hair Benders Beauty Salon, Hawks Baseball, Susan Hazelton, Heritage Auto Repair, Hillcrest Floral, Patty Hirkel, Hobbytown USA, Home Instead Senior Care, Homestead Meats, HSB Camps, Idaho Airships, Idaho Angler, Idaho Botanical Garden, Idaho Candy Co, Idaho Humane Society, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Indian Lakes Golf Course, Js Ultimate Car Wash, Connie Leavitt, Les Bois Park, Kellie MacMillan, Mai Thai Restaurant, Marie Callenders, Ken & Sally McClure, Hilary McKinney, Chris Meade, Richard Meiers, Laurie Moriarty, Morrison Center, Muse Wine and Bistro, Mystique Salon, P.F. Changs, Todd Palmer, Papa Joes Pizza, Payette Brewing, Melisa Pearson, Vicki Raaen, Steve & Tamara Reames, Red Letter Books and Cafe, Riverside Hotel, Roaring Springs Water Park, Roastere, Rock Bottom Granite, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Dee Sarton, Second Chance Building Materials Center, Snake River Stampede, Stagecoach Inn, Sugar Rush Cupcakery, Sugar, Sugar, T-Craft Aero Club, Tangos Empanadas, The Bushwhacker, The Grove Hotel, The Storytellers, Touch for Health Massage, Treasure Valley Veterinary Hospital, TriTown, Twisted Ewe Yarn Shop, Dr. Karl & Teina Watts, Welker Photography, Westside Drive-in, Westys Garden Lanes, White Cloud, White Otter Outdoor Adventure, Zamzows
The 3rd Annual Garden City Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble brought together some great teams in support of our clinic in June.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Idaho Power and Norco We also thank our raffle item donors:
Intermountain Gas Company, GemMeat Packing Co., Muse Bistro, Riverside Hotel, Idaho Power Company, Garden City Chamber of Commerce, Viki Raaen, St. Alphonsus Foundation, Oliver Finley, Casa Blanca, Cuban Grill, Franz Bakery, St. Alphonsus Life Flight, Idaho River Sports, Crooked Fence, Nestle Power Bars, Garden City Chamber of Commerce
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Shooting at 59, the winning team: Skip Creighton, Raul Fuentes, Shilo Keo and Doug Moy.
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Transformed Lives
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share some good news with the staff that he jumped on his bicycle and rode it all the way to the clinic! Jake said it was such good news that he wanted to share it in person, as well as give us a monetary contribution for his appointment with Volunteer Physicians Network. He grinned excitedly and shared, My blood sugars have never, ever been below 200 in my life! But this morning I took my blood sugar like you taught me to and it was only 185! Our providers were able to teach Jake how to use a new blood-glucose monitor, provide him with strips for a new meter and medications for his diabetes which all added up to a lower and better blood sugar. He added, before he hopped on his bike and zoomed off, I cant wait to take my blood sugar again tonight, I bet it will be even lower...wahoo!
Jake is a new patient, who was seen earlier this year in the medical clinic. He was so excited to
request for surgery to remove her thyroid and have more extensive testing done. This chain of events left Nancy very nervous and scared because the possibility of cancer had been mentioned by a couple different providers. Volunteer Physicians Network enabled Nancy to get the surgery, which ultimately led her to the best possible outcome: she did not have cancer! After Nancy recovered, she called VPN to offer her thanks for what the program had done for her. Nancy stated that without VPN she would have had to live in fear, not knowing why she was so sick because, like so many, she is uninsured and has very little income. Nancy is so grateful for VPN. She said she is lucky that there is someone out there that truly cares what happens to her and has continued to care for her.
Nancy began with the Volunteer Physicians Network (VPN) for a basic referral to radiology. A series of referrals followed that led to a consultation with our ear nose & throat specialist and a
Board members Lorrie Apel, Tracy Ritter, and Dave Hall enjoy the ride across the Sabaki River.
Boise Clubs: Sunrise, Downtown Boise, Building a health care center to improve their health so Southwest, and Centennial Club they miss fewer days from work and school.
Accessing clean water and proper sanitation by digging Maryland Clubs: Sunrise Salisbury, water catchment pits and latrines. Wicomico Club, Salisbury Evening Club and Snow Hill Club Using water filters and increasing their incomes to maintain water tanks that they earned by working to build their access Clubs from other states: road. Virginia: Sandston Club, Short Pump Attending health and sanitation classes leading to the Club prevention of illnesses and the decrease of malaria, dysentery and water borne diseases.
New Jersey: Berkeley Heights Club We are humbled by their resiliency. Your support of our work in Illinois: Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club Kenya will allow this transformation to continue. I invite you to Pennsylvania: Kane Rotary Club join us in partnership with the Burangi community; your contributions make this possible. And a big thank you to Ken Howell Thank you (Downtown Boise) who helped in Tracy Ritter, International Director promoting the grant
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We see tangible hope and progress in Burangi. During the past year: 20% more of the households drink only filtered/treated water.
Over $50,000 of donated medical supplies was sent to equip the medical center, which is partially completed and used constantly for community meetings. Two teachers in every school were trained to recognize tropical Clean water storage tanks are just one part of diseases and provide disease prevention education. bringing health to Burangi. 10% more of the women walk just a little over mile to fetch water.
10% more households have adopted new farming techniques to meet surplus food production, increasing daily incomes by $2.00. Four men have received lifesaving surgeries, allowing them to work and contribute to their familys welfare. At least 200 trees have been planted, contributing to erosion control and new crops.
Fifteen households have embraced and applied Biblical principles in addressing health and general development issues in the community. Not ONE person died from cholera during the last period of flooding the first time ever.
These numbers represent our most humble friends in Burangi. Although they have often been called the under-served, they are not asking to be served but to be recognized as a people who are making progress towards improved health and living conditions, just like you and I do in our own communities. When charity/love takes this shape and is sustained for a long period of time, it transforms the relationship between the giver and the needy and creates lasting partnerships of equity, dignity, and friendship. Thats the kind of world we want to live in.
Board of Directors
Genesis World Mission is at a critical juncture, as we face the implications of the Affordable Care Act on local operations and decide how to sustain our vision overseas. We have been reaching out to constituents and stake holders to listen to emerging needs and plot our course forward. In June, the board of directors met to re-examine the core of our mission Genesis Board members and senior staff contemplate the future of local and international operations. and define a methodology of how our activities align with each other. As our board begins its work with clear business plans for all of its projects, we invite community members to apply for our board of directors. We are looking for missionally minded individuals who would bring expertise, connections, resources, and time to serve on our board. To apply, please contact Vice President Pat Duncan at 409-8158 or crpaduncan@msn.com.
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