Peru: Policlínico Peruano Americano
Three-Month Mission Successful: Q3 2017
December 01, 2017
Magali M. de Pujalt
Summary of Activities
On August 15, 2007, Pisco, Perú experienced a deadly earthquake: 7.9 on the Richter scale. Over 1,000 people died, 40,000 families were left without homes, and 150,000 people were left without water. The majority of the health infrastructure was damaged or destroyed in the earthquake, and many people were in need of medical attention. Real Medicine Foundation’s team was deployed to Perú on October 12, 2007 in an effort to assist those in need.
The primary objective of our project is to bring long-term, quality healthcare to the earthquake victims who lost their homes, possessions, and, in many cases, loved ones. The areas most affected were Pisco, Ica, Chincha, Cañete, and Huancavelica. The site of the RMF clinic is in San Clemente, Pisco. San Clemente is the poorest district of Pisco, and an overwhelming majority of people cannot afford to pay for health services. In addition, outreach programs have been initiated to address the health needs in remote and impoverished areas around San Clemente and Pisco. RMF’s clinic, Policlínico Peruano Americano, provides all basic health services for free. To promote co-responsibility and sustainability, the clinic requests a minimal fee for specialty services, such as lab work and ultrasounds, and offers wholesale prices for medication. Patients who cannot afford minimal fees or wholesale prices are not charged. The clinic places strong emphasis on prevention and education, and this is evident in all facets of the clinic’s operations.

Results &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Providing Care
Overcoming Challenges
In the month of July, Dr. Alarcon suffered an accident, which made it impossible for him to work for 15 days, which is why we were forced to give vacation time to the technical staff. With the addition of Dr. Patricia Altamirano to the RMF Perú team, we were able to reestablish medical attention to the patients, who were very appreciative.

Successful Mission
10,000 Beneficiaries
Thanks to the RMF team, a large donation was collected to bring aid to the victims of the rains and mudslides. The provinces of Chosica Huarochiri and Santa Eulalia were selected for services, and part of the RMF Perú team traveled to this area to carry out this mission, which lasted 3 months, to administer free medical attention and distribute medicine, repellents, blankets, table water, hygiene kit, and others. More than 10,000 people benefited from this mission.

Recognition
Commending Staff
The PAMS-RMFP Medical Mission was held on August 15th and 16th in Pisco, Perú, during which attention was given regarding internal medicine, nephrology, and odontology. Dr. Patricia Altamirano, Dr. Jesica Mateo, and Dr. Christian Inchaustegu volunteered for internal medicine, and Dr. Hugo Tapia volunteered for nephrology and provided examinations and treatment to patients free of charge.

Background
& Objectives
Background
On August 15, 2007, Pisco, Peru experienced a deadly earthquake: 7.9 on the Richter scale. Over 500 people died, more than 37,000 families were left without homes, and 150,000 people were left without water. The majority of the health infrastructure was damaged or destroyed in the earthquake, and the people were in need of medical attention. Real Medicine Foundation’s team was deployed to Peru on October 12 in an effort to assist those most in need.
The primary objective of our project was to bring long-term free healthcare to the victims of the earthquake who had lost their homes, possessions, and in many cases, loved ones. The areas most affected were Pisco, Ica, Chincha, Cañete, and Huancavelica. The site of the RMF clinic is in San Clemente, Pisco. San Clemente is the poorest district of Pisco, and the overwhelming majority of people cannot afford to pay for health services. In addition, outreach programs have been initiated to service the health needs in the very remote and impoverished areas around San Clemente and Pisco.
Objectives
- Treatment of acute and chronic illnesses at our urgent care center, “Policlínico Peruano Americano.”
- To provide all basic health services for free. To promote co-responsibility and sustainability, the clinic requests a minimal fee for specialty services, such as lab work and ultrasounds, and offers wholesale prices for medication. Patients who cannot afford minimal fees or wholesale prices are not charged.
- To improve the comprehensive health of the community through outreach programs, educational programs, and public health initiatives.
- Prevention and health education are strongly emphasized in all facets of the clinic’s operations.

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