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Seven years ago a freshmen from the Dominican Republic stopped to tell me all about her dental experience at our clinic, teeth cleaning and cavities filled. She excitedly added, “And it was free; it did not cost me anything!” These two photos are of a student and her daughter from Cuban just yesterday. Many in Latin America have very limited medical and dental care. When an incoming freshmen arrives he is given a physical and medical/dental chart is made up on the student. Baxter aspires to care for the student’s spiritual and physical well-being during their four years here. I didn’t have the heart to tell the Dominican that her dental work was not for free; you donors make it possible that the student doesn’t have to pay for the service. Want to help? https://www.baxterinstitute.edu/home/give-to-baxter/ #baxterclinic #baxterdonor (at Baxter Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQAeeLqJ7bS/?utm_medium=tumblr

They Are Back! Young adults, recent nursing graduates, Vicky and Dudley Chancey are back painting Baxter buildings, working with our newly opened clinic, building a wood-slat house, initiating a church building, and conducted a medical brigade in Cerro Bueno. One year ago they were our only US mission brigade … and our first one this year. With a vaccination they had no problems and had many opportunities to serve. #baxtermissionbrigades2021 #baxterdudleychancey #baxterclinic (at Baxter Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0MxUGpF_6/?igshid=1q8n7zt70490v

“Oh, Happy Day!” This old baptism hymn seems to fit the joy of the 30 personnel from the clinic and administration who headed out to get their first of two vaccine shots. This was largely in part due to the many years of medical services that our clinic has provided to the community. Please pray that more vaccines will come to Honduras so all the faculty, staff, and students can receive one. #baxtercoronavirus #baxterclinic (at Baxter Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/COlxLytJiNy/?igshid=1stv31vvdk6eq

On the Frontline Again! Dr. Erazo and the clinic staff recently went to the impoverished Izopo community. The quarantine makes it impossible for them to travel to clinic, so our clinic team took the initiative and the risk to go to them. They provided food and assessments of malnourished children in the Nutrition Program. 8 of the 12 kids showed weight gain. At the same time they gave direction for the moms in the cosmetology and sewing classes. Medical attention and meds were provided for asthma, hypertension, and diarrheas. We so appreciate those who monthly donate to the clinic and we admire the clinic outreach even in the pandemic. #baxterclinic #baxtercoronavirus #baxternutritionprogram (at Baxter Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDmg-0JmsO/?igshid=17he174zaodti

“Thank you for everything! I thank you for having attended to me!” Thanks is how the letter ends and how it began. Every day Dr. Xiomara Erazo and Dr. Jessica are on the front line as doctors at Baxter. The pandemic rages on in Tegucigalpa, hospitals bed are not to be found, but our doctors assists patients as best they can. Dr. Erazo commented about this letter, “The stories of Baxter are infinite and it is not that we do much but that God always manifests His love through those who serve Him. Thank you to each person who puts their financial, physical and spiritual effort to allow us to serve.” Please pray these special servants ... and the many around the world who run many risks to care for others. #baxtercoronavirus #baxterclinic (at Baxter Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDdA6z6pQW7/?igshid=bbjdquiyei9g

One of our most difficult decisions was to suspend medical care for our patients. It was critical to avoid the risk of direct exposure of COVID-19 to all families living on campus. We prayed that God help us continue showing His love, and serving those most in need. Prayers were answered and now the services in General Medicine and Pediatrics will be carried out through the Virtual medicine at the link shown. Please share this with your contacts and congregations. May God keep us all healthy and keep guiding us according to His will. #baxterclinic #baxtercoronavirus (at Baxter Institute) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAbyHOOJ0Hj/?igshid=11xn0377zx8ef

Today we had the privilege of listening to Dr. Joe and Teresa Bryan in our daily devotional. Joe has worked in medicine for 40 years and for the last month and a half him and Teresa have been helping at Baxter’s clinic and around campus! This is their year to volunteer here. When asked why they dedicate their time now to service and missions, Teresa stated that there is much more joy found in serving than just going out and having fun every day. Additionally, Joe commented that they want to make a difference for the future and he knows that working with and encouraging both Baxter students and medical students will do that. At the end of the devotional Dr. Xiomara from the institute and the clinic presented them a plaque as a thank you for their service and dedication to Baxter and its clinic. Thank you, Joe and Teresa for your help, encouragement, and example on campus! #Baxtervisitors #Baxterclinic #Baxterdailydevotional https://www.instagram.com/p/B9IXkzmJHLl/?igshid=1xtakpbh49mko