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| Rising Sun Project: The
Evolution of a Joint Educational Exchange
David Kanuck DPM,
John Doolan DPM, Philip Cruz MD
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Political
Unrest
As
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared her
country, “In a State of Emergency” members of the F.A.M.I.
mission organization arrived quietly into the outskirts of
Cabanatuan
City
, located three hours north of the capital city-Manila. With
little fanfare and under the cover of darkness the 8th
medical/surgical mission chaired under
Niles
and Leus Perles had begun.
Cabanatuan
is a city of nearly 230,000 people located in the
province
of
Nueva Ecija
and is considered an economic hub to its neighboring
municipalities. The historical significance of this
location is dramatized in the 2005 cinematic release of, “The
Great Raid”. The year was 1945, when Army Rangers marched far
behind enemy lines to free the remaining 500 survivors of the
Bataan Death March. Many American soldiers had spent upwards of
three years in prison camp during the Japanese occupation of the
Philippines
. To this day, it remains one of the most successful raids in
U.S.
military history.
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| “Making a Difference a
World Away” Medical Mission: The Philippines David Kanuck DPM,
John Doolan DPM, Philip Cruz MD
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After
twenty four hours of flight with stopovers in Anchorage, Alaska,
and Seoul, Korea we safely arrived at our destination - Aquino
International Airport in Manila City, the Philippines.
However, the excitement and anticipation of our arrival
was short-lived. Here, awaiting us, was an additional four hour
bus ride to our first destination – Urdaneta City, located in
the northern province of Pangasinan. The word “Pangasinan”,
literally means “places where salt is made” in Tagalog (one
of the major languages of the Philippines). It is theorized at
this location that ancient techniques perfected in Java were
applied to produce the finest salt in the entire country
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continue “Making a Difference a World Away”
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Nurse
Track
Are
you on the” Nurse Track"?
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The caring,
energy, and professionalism of 1199 SEIU registered nurse Bennie Muldong
doesn't stop at the end of her shift at St. Clare's Hospital in
Manhattan
. Bennie came to the
United States
from the
Philippines
, and despite the difficulties that come with nursing in
America
today, she still finds time to give something back to her homeland. In
fact, every February since 1999, Bennie has volunteered a week of her time
to work with Filipino American Medical Incorporated (FAMI) and
has returned to her native country to share her OR. expertise with
those most in need.
FAMI brings Filipino American physicians, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals together to serve the poor in the
Philippines
. The organization provides surgery and medical care to those who need
it the most
but can afford it the least, in addition to conducting surgical and
medical workshops for local medical professionals. Many of the people whom
they treat would not be able to afford surgery or treatment if dedicated
health care providers like Bennie did not donate their time and resources.
In 2000, Bennie was joined by fellow Nurse Alliance member
Miriam Kho
, a post-anesthesia recovery nurse. Miriam hopes to be able to go on
future medical missions with Bennie and is thankful for all that FAMI
does. If you are interested in helping FAMI by donating your time or by
helping to collect resources, please contact Bennie through the 1199 SEIU
Nurse Alliance at 315-424-1743, ext. 123 (Upstate) or 212-603-1141
(downstate), or go to www.ifami.org
for information about what supplies and services are needed.
We are honored to have many extraordinary, dedicated and thoughtful
members like Bennie and Miriam in the Nurse Alliance of New York
State/1199 SEIU, and to highlight their valuable work in Nursetrak.
A
journal of nursing issues from the Nurse
Alliance
of New York State/1199 SEIU (Fall 2004)
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'Missionaries' overcome
language barrier
Posted:10:17
PM (Manila Time) | Apr. 17, 2004
By Linda B.
Bolido,
Inquirer News Service |
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INDIAN-BORN Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla, an expert in internal medicine,
glanced at a small piece of paper in front of him, put the end of his
stethoscope on a woman's chest and asked her, "Ginhawa." That's
Ilonggo for take a deep breath. Almost right across from him, blond Dr.
John Doolan, a foot/neck surgeon, looked at his own kodigo and greeted his
patient, "Maayong aga. (Good morning.)"
.......'Missionaries' overcome...
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| FAMILY
MAGAZINE TODAY
Health
News: November 17,
2004 By Rhia A.
Diomampo
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article
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| Mercado
commends US Team for Bauang medical mission
Manila Times February 12, 2000 by Jess Malabanan...
article |
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| An
Apple A Day
Filipino
Reporter
March
3-9,2000
By REYNALDO G. ALEJANDRO
PASIG CITY.........article
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Past
Articles
2007
Filipino
Reporter Jan 2007
Filipinas,
January 2007
NYSAA
Website January 2007
HSS
Website 2007
2006
Filipino
Reporter Dec 15, 2006
Star-Exponent
&
Culpeper News August
6
Philfortune.com
August
Banaag
Award Articles
Filipinas
Magazine
Positive
News Dec 8
Philippine
News Dec 6
Inquirer
News Dec 8
2005
HSS
Website Dec
Podiatry
Management Nov/Dec
Filipino
Reporter
Nurse
Track Jan
2004
NY
Respect
Magazine
NYH
In Report September
Pilipinas
Magazine US, Jun
HSS
Echo Vol 6 Jun
Business
Today, Jun 7
Philippine
Inquirer Apr 17
Filipino
Reporter,
Apr
11
2003
NYH
Newsletter,
Jul
Manila
Bulletin,
Feb
23,
24
Filipino
Reporter
ISTR,
Asia Pacific Conf. Oct 2003
2002
Filipino
Reporter,
Nov
The
TRINEX,
September
NYH
In
Report,
September
Family
Today,
April
Woman
Today,
March
20
Headlines
Philippines,
May
ECHO
HSS
Newsletter, Feb
Filipino Reporter, March
8
Manila
Bulletin,
Feb
27
Manila
Standard,
Feb
23
Manila
Bulletin,
Feb
17
Filipino Reporter, Feb
1-7
Headline
Philippines,
Jun-Jul
2001
Panorama
Magazine, Oct 28
Medical
Mission
News,
Fall
Today - Metro Today -
Jan 13
Filipino
Reporter - NY - Jun
Family
Today - November 16-31
Manila
Times
- Feb. 10
Today - Metro Today -
Jan 13
Filipino Reporter - Jan
19
Filipino Reporter - Jan
5
ECHO
HSS
Newsletter, Feb
2000
1199 Union Newsletter
June
Filipino
Reporter - March 3
Filipino Reporter - Jan
14
Philippine Star Feb 03
Manila Bulletin Feb 12
Manila
Bulletin Feb 20
Manila
Times Feb 12
The Philippine Post
Feb 21
Philippine Inquirer Feb
22
1999
People's Journal Tonight
June 3
Bulilit
June 3
The Journal June 3
Bandera June
3
TV & Radio Coverage
Special Assignment
TV
Feb 2001
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko
TV March 11, 2000
Newspaper
Editors
Ronnie Alejandro
Ethel S. Timbol
Ernesto P. Parial
Beth Day Romulo
Lili Pelayo
Fred Roxas
Peachy Yamsuan
Rhia Diomampo
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