Dr. Christopher Smith

From April 18-May 2, we were pleased to have Dr. Christopher Smith of Maine working with us here in Honduras. As he was here for two full weeks, we were able to branch out and reach a wide range of people. We went for two days to work in the Clinic of Rio Chiquito, another clinic run by AIEH that also does not have a doctor serving it. This clinic is in the north west corner of Honduras less than 20 km from the Guatemalan border.

In Rio Chiquito

In Montanita

After working for a week in the clinic of Pinalejo, Dr. Smith did a clinic day in Montanita in the mountains. We set up in their kindergarten classroom and saw patients that would otherwise have a difficult time travelling to the clinic.

While here, Dr. Smith helped us to create a formulary for the pharmacy in Pinalejo. It will help us assess the needs of the clinic and assure that we can supply patients with the medicines that they need the most. Aside from leaving behind this valuable resource, Dr. Smith taught us all to play a card game called "Russian Bank" that has kept us occupied since he left. David remains the reigning champion...but the rivalry continues.

To see more pictures from when Dr. Smith was working in Honduras, check out the link: http://picasaweb.google.com/charles.eh/DrSmith