Today we went back to the Lifelink school and had a short
clinic day where we saw about 80 patients. While the Concordia FNP students were in the
tropical outdoor clinic, the Columbia College of Nursing students taught the
children first aid. The Lifelink
students learned how to care for injuries due to barbwire, fire, and horses.
For lunch we enjoyed a traditional Nicaraguan meal of fried
tortillas, guacamole, salsa, fried plantains, rice and chicken. After lunch, we boarded the school bus to
tour the local hospital. The hospital
was newly built, but small by American standards. The hospital director graciously led us on a
tour of the facility. He was proud to
show us the updated facility and describe the outreach programs they offered.
We returned to the Lifelink school to meet children in need
of sponsors to support their education and wellness. We played soccer and made bracelets with the
children.
At night we enjoyed a special treat of pizza and ice
cream. We finished our day with a
comical game of charades.
Liz and Jeannine
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