Looking to volunteer around Manta.

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DR.MAHONEYNew member22 December 2016 13:57:27

Greetings from USA, Arizona. I will be helping a patient move to Santo Domingo, Jan 1st, then will have 10 days free to volunteer along the coast, giving care to anyone in need. I'm sure the earthquake rebuilding is back-breaking work. Anyone know of the best way to contact these small beach communities, such as Conoa to help?

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AMDGContributor22 December 2016 15:00:52

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What type of Doctor?
There are several opportunities to volunteer with medical missions that come here.

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DR.MAHONEYNew member24 December 2016 12:17:09

I am a Doctor of Chiropractic.

AMDG Contributor

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AMDGContributor24 December 2016 12:28:28

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The medical missions I am aware of involve many medical specialities and related fields.....I am not aware of any which use Chiropractic Doctors.
Certainly there is a need for this but in the past missions I have done we were treating basic and largely unmet medical needs such as hypertension, diabetes, infections, parasites, etc.
Pain also accounted for a large number of complaints...

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DR.MAHONEYNew member24 December 2016 13:07:23

I will be volunteering with a medical team in Santo Domingo for a few days early January. Kind of in the right place at the right time. Hoping to create a path for Chiropractors to volunteer.

AMDG Contributor

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AMDGContributor24 December 2016 13:14:28

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Awesome.......enjoy.........
Is the medical team Timmy by any chance?

DR.MAHONEY New member

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DR.MAHONEYNew member24 December 2016 14:18:10

Yes, a patient of mine was hired with them and asked me to transport one of her pets. So excited for her, and for an opportunity to serve in Ecuador!! Any insights on Timmy?

AMDG Contributor

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AMDGContributor24 December 2016 15:38:47

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Yup, I've done a few missions with them when they need help.
I will be there with you in Santo Domingo...
PM me if more info

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