Monday, June 17, 2013

Guinea Statistics


Every year Mercy Ships releases the statistics from the field service. The numbers are always astounding. More than I could ever imagine. I look at the numbers and try to put a physical value to it. Like the 45,000 teeth procedures we did this year. I compare it to everybody in Festus (my home town) getting a procedure. And when I see the patients on the ship and see how much we can change one persons life it gives these numbers so much more meaning. So when strolling through the list try to imagine how many peoples lives have been changed for the Glory of God. 
Thank you on behalf of all of these people for what you do to support me while with Mercy Ships


Eye Team

Cataract Surgeries
1,475
Eye Evaluations & Treatments
13,483
Distribution of Glasses
3,706

Hospital

Maxillofacial Surgeries
490
Cleft Repair Surgeries
176
Plastic Reconstructive Surgeries
99
General Surgeries
312
VVF Surgeries
63
Orthopaedic Surgeries
116
Clubfoot Corrections
51
Palliative (Hospice) Care
29

Dental Team

Dental Care - Extrations
12,209 Patients
45,168 Procedures
Dental Hygiene Services
950
Dentures/Replacements
577

Mercy Ministries

Partner Ministry Visits
307
People Reaches
10,417

Hospital Chaplaincy

One-On-One Sessions
3,806
Bibles Distributed
192
HIV Counseling Sessions
418

Education

Mentoring African Healthcare Workers
140
Community Health Education
2,962
Training in Organic Agriculture
18

Mental Health

Heath Care Training
71
Church Leaders
36
Social Workers
26

Leadership Conferences

Church Leaders
463
Community Leaders
423
Government Leaders
313