Health Care
Angels of the Amazon oversaw the reconstruction of Esperanza Clinic & funding for staff
Angels of The Amazon reconstructed this rural clinic by first adding concrete floors, two emergency care rooms, bathrooms and offices for the clinical staff. In 2010 a maternity room was added and in 2011 electricity was provided by utilizing solar power thus giving evening lights for emergency medical procedures as well as providing the capabilities to refrigerate vaccines and antivenin.
In addition to enlarging and improving the clinic facility, AoA also assists with the funding of the staff, paying the salary of an obstetrics/gynecology nurse and an emergency trauma care nurse. Part time help and practicing interns are also provided for by AoA. Some essential medicines and medical supplies used by the clinic are likewise provided. Dentists and physicians are regularly brought into the region for health clinics as well.
Angels of the Amazon takes financial responsibility for surgeries that cannot be performed in the clinic
The clinic sees an average of 20 patients a day. AoA has also taken the financial responsibility in helping to care for patients needing advanced medical care including surgeries, which cannot be preformed at the clinic. Patients supported by AoA have been treated in hospitals in Iquitos city, the capitol of Lima, and even in the United States. Such surgeries have included cancer treatments, reconstructive surgery, restoration of eyesight, hearing and ability to walk.
