Buenas Noches from Nicaragua! We are so excited to be back for another amazing trip, providing the gift of mobility and changing the lives of the patients and their families! Dr. Schutte and his team from Charleston, SC, are joined this year by Dr. Jim Jennings from Greenville, SC and Dr. Marc Barnett from Asheville,[…]
Presents a Premiere of Hacksaw Ridge CIAO invites you to the premiere of the critically acclaimed Hacksaw Ridge , a film based on the true story of Private Desmond Doss, America’s first conscientious objector awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. (And family member to Dr. Del Schutte with CIAO) The film is based on the true[…]
7:00 PM April 30, 2015 Esteli, Nicaragua Walk Nicaragua Day 5 – Operative Day 4 The last operative day was a success! We were able to complete another 4 surgeries today which is a total of 23 patients for the week. Another 8 patients were also discharged from the hospital today by 10 am. The[…]
10:00 PM April 29, 2014 Esteli, Nicaragua Walk Nicaragua Day 4 – Operative Day 3 Another life changing day in the OR! Seven more patients received total joint replacements, and 1 had a hardware removal in anticipation for their total joint surgery next time we are able to come down. The nursing and physical therapy[…]
6:30 PM April 28, 2015 Esteli, Nicaragua Walk Nicaragua Day 3 – Operative Day 2 Another exciting day in the OR! Our skilled team of surgeons and volunteers performed another 8 total knee replacements. We began the day with breakfast and a daily devotional led by Dr. Weinheimer. Then our team went to the hospital[…]
11:30 PM April 27, 2015 Esteli, Nicaragua Walk Nicaragua Day 2 – Operative Day 1 We had a wonderful jump start to the week! Our morning began with breakfast at the hotel and a inspirational devotional from Dr. Schutte. We then climbed aboard the “chicken bus” and made our way along the Panamericana Highway to[…]
10:30 PM Managua, Nicaragua Walk Nicaragua Day 1 – Team Arrival Hello! My name is Sarah Voges and I am the team leader for our inaugural trip with Palmetto Medical Initiative (PMI) to Esteli, Nicaragua! On behalf of Dr. Del Schutte, Dr. Uriel Diaz, we would like to thank you for your support and prayers[…]