Back in July 1997, we gathered together in Orlando, Florida and started the Bisaya Medical Association. Our goal, then and now, is to enhance medical education and skills of members in the medical profession, provide scholarship to deserving medical students in the Philippines and help provide care to the needy and impoverished people in the Philippines. Through our yearly medical missions, we provided free surgical interventions to countless numbers of patients with various illnesses. We provided as well, free medicines and supplies and donated medical and surgical equipment through the years of our existence. By lending a hand and working together with our various projects, we made a difference in the lives of many.
-E.Z. (Boy) Benemerito M.D.
Video of the past BMA 2015 Medical Surgical Mission held in Tuburan, Cebu
Greetings to all Badian Missioners
Please allow me to congratulate all volunteers for a very successful Medical Mission.
Some of you may have returned back to the US and others may still be visiting relatives and friends. Each and everyone of you contributed to the success of our mission. I recognize your sacrifice and passion in helping the poor with your time, finances, and expertise, but overall this has been a most rewarding experience for all of us. I am truly grateful to Dr. Lorens Alaan, Ms. Jonnette Alquizola whose tireless preparation and daily planning strategies at all hours in the morning and night, paid off with such a smoothly run mission. The reward was the happy faces of the Badian poorest of the poor for having availed of our medical services, free medications not to mention lasting donations a brand new Ambulance, brand new Phillips HeartStart AED, cardiac monitor, jet nebulizer machines and and other surgical equipments to Badian District Hospital.
The town mayor Honorable Carmencita Lumain responded with a grandiose welcome to the missioners and showed her gratitude through words and actions including the best town venue, food, snacks and refreshments for all during the mission activities. She mobilized all town personnels at her disposal to provide a safe environment for all. All department starting with the Pharmacy staff, Medical, Pediatric, Surgical, NSVI team, Optical, Dental, Health Education, and with the help of local volunteers worked their utmost best. I have never seen such a hardworking team. We sure have made a lot of people feel important and happy.
Over 3500 patients were seen during the 3 day period (official tally will follow). Both, Medical and Pediatric clinic have evaluated and treated about 3000 patients, but due to the number of volunteer doctors it give us ample time to get to know them and address their concerns. Our Optical Clinic registered over 400 patients and have fitted 350 people with their own prescription eye glasses. It was amazing to watch the transformation of their appearance from despair to excitement after they were able to see and read once again. The Pharmacy Dept. was like a well oiled machine, from repacking to dispensing, giving jet neb treatments and blood sugar testing. The Community Health Education Program was also a hit. Minor surgery evaluated 91 patients: 78 had surgical procedures and 13 were referred for major surgery. Dental Clinic performed 90 procedures and vasectomies by NSVI team My first priority throughout the mission was the safety of all volunteers. It all started with our drivers as I have entrusted our lives during our travel, making sure they were taken cared of, happy and their needs were attended. Uniformed and plain clothes security officers were all over the venue .The evening events were awesome and enjoyable but then came the Farewell and Thank you night for the volunteers and coordinators for a job well done.
It was so nice to know all of you up close and personal.
Truly appreciate your cooperation and support,
Halbert Capuy MD
BMA President 2016-2017
Please allow me to congratulate all volunteers for a very successful Medical Mission.
Some of you may have returned back to the US and others may still be visiting relatives and friends. Each and everyone of you contributed to the success of our mission. I recognize your sacrifice and passion in helping the poor with your time, finances, and expertise, but overall this has been a most rewarding experience for all of us. I am truly grateful to Dr. Lorens Alaan, Ms. Jonnette Alquizola whose tireless preparation and daily planning strategies at all hours in the morning and night, paid off with such a smoothly run mission. The reward was the happy faces of the Badian poorest of the poor for having availed of our medical services, free medications not to mention lasting donations a brand new Ambulance, brand new Phillips HeartStart AED, cardiac monitor, jet nebulizer machines and and other surgical equipments to Badian District Hospital.
The town mayor Honorable Carmencita Lumain responded with a grandiose welcome to the missioners and showed her gratitude through words and actions including the best town venue, food, snacks and refreshments for all during the mission activities. She mobilized all town personnels at her disposal to provide a safe environment for all. All department starting with the Pharmacy staff, Medical, Pediatric, Surgical, NSVI team, Optical, Dental, Health Education, and with the help of local volunteers worked their utmost best. I have never seen such a hardworking team. We sure have made a lot of people feel important and happy.
Over 3500 patients were seen during the 3 day period (official tally will follow). Both, Medical and Pediatric clinic have evaluated and treated about 3000 patients, but due to the number of volunteer doctors it give us ample time to get to know them and address their concerns. Our Optical Clinic registered over 400 patients and have fitted 350 people with their own prescription eye glasses. It was amazing to watch the transformation of their appearance from despair to excitement after they were able to see and read once again. The Pharmacy Dept. was like a well oiled machine, from repacking to dispensing, giving jet neb treatments and blood sugar testing. The Community Health Education Program was also a hit. Minor surgery evaluated 91 patients: 78 had surgical procedures and 13 were referred for major surgery. Dental Clinic performed 90 procedures and vasectomies by NSVI team My first priority throughout the mission was the safety of all volunteers. It all started with our drivers as I have entrusted our lives during our travel, making sure they were taken cared of, happy and their needs were attended. Uniformed and plain clothes security officers were all over the venue .The evening events were awesome and enjoyable but then came the Farewell and Thank you night for the volunteers and coordinators for a job well done.
It was so nice to know all of you up close and personal.
Truly appreciate your cooperation and support,
Halbert Capuy MD
BMA President 2016-2017
Message of Gratitude from your BMA President, Halbert Capuy, M.D. |
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Greetings to all Badian Missioners
Please allow me to congratulate all volunteers for a very successful Medical Mission.
Some of you may have returned back to the US and others may still be visiting relatives and friends. Each and everyone of you contributed to the success of our mission. I recognize your sacrifice and passion in helping the poor with your time, finances, and expertise, but overall this has been a most rewarding experience for all of us. I am truly grateful to Dr. Lorens Alaan, Ms. Jonnette Alquizola whose tireless preparation and daily planning strategies at all hours in the morning and night, paid off with such a smoothly run mission. The reward was the happy faces of the Badian poorest of the poor for having availed of our medical services, free medications not to mention lasting donations a brand new Ambulance, brand new Phillips HeartStart AED, cardiac monitor, jet nebulizer machines and and other surgical equipments to Badian District Hospital.
The town mayor Honorable Carmencita Lumain responded with a grandiose welcome to the missioners and showed her gratitude through words and actions including the best town venue, food, snacks and refreshments for all during the mission activities. She mobilized all town personnels at her disposal to provide a safe environment for all. All department starting with the Pharmacy staff, Medical, Pediatric, Surgical, NSVI team, Optical, Dental, Health Education, and with the help of local volunteers worked their utmost best. I have never seen such a hardworking team. We sure have made a lot of people feel important and happy.
Over 3500 patients were seen during the 3 day period (official tally will follow). Both, Medical and Pediatric clinic have evaluated and treated about 3000 patients, but due to the number of volunteer doctors it give us ample time to get to know them and address their concerns. Our Optical Clinic registered over 400 patients and have fitted 350 people with their own prescription eye glasses. It was amazing to watch the transformation of their appearance from despair to excitement after they were able to see and read once again. The Pharmacy Dept. was like a well oiled machine, from repacking to dispensing, giving jet neb treatments and blood sugar testing. The Community Health Education Program was also a hit. Minor surgery evaluated 91 patients: 78 had surgical procedures and 13 were referred for major surgery. Dental Clinic performed 90 procedures and vasectomies by NSVI team My first priority throughout the mission was the safety of all volunteers. It all started with our drivers as I have entrusted our lives during our travel, making sure they were taken cared of, happy and their needs were attended. Uniformed and plain clothes security officers were all over the venue .The evening events were awesome and enjoyable but then came the Farewell and Thank you night for the volunteers and coordinators for a job well done.
It was so nice to know all of you up close and personal.
Truly appreciate your cooperation and support,
Halbert Capuy MD
BMA President 2016-2017
Please allow me to congratulate all volunteers for a very successful Medical Mission.
Some of you may have returned back to the US and others may still be visiting relatives and friends. Each and everyone of you contributed to the success of our mission. I recognize your sacrifice and passion in helping the poor with your time, finances, and expertise, but overall this has been a most rewarding experience for all of us. I am truly grateful to Dr. Lorens Alaan, Ms. Jonnette Alquizola whose tireless preparation and daily planning strategies at all hours in the morning and night, paid off with such a smoothly run mission. The reward was the happy faces of the Badian poorest of the poor for having availed of our medical services, free medications not to mention lasting donations a brand new Ambulance, brand new Phillips HeartStart AED, cardiac monitor, jet nebulizer machines and and other surgical equipments to Badian District Hospital.
The town mayor Honorable Carmencita Lumain responded with a grandiose welcome to the missioners and showed her gratitude through words and actions including the best town venue, food, snacks and refreshments for all during the mission activities. She mobilized all town personnels at her disposal to provide a safe environment for all. All department starting with the Pharmacy staff, Medical, Pediatric, Surgical, NSVI team, Optical, Dental, Health Education, and with the help of local volunteers worked their utmost best. I have never seen such a hardworking team. We sure have made a lot of people feel important and happy.
Over 3500 patients were seen during the 3 day period (official tally will follow). Both, Medical and Pediatric clinic have evaluated and treated about 3000 patients, but due to the number of volunteer doctors it give us ample time to get to know them and address their concerns. Our Optical Clinic registered over 400 patients and have fitted 350 people with their own prescription eye glasses. It was amazing to watch the transformation of their appearance from despair to excitement after they were able to see and read once again. The Pharmacy Dept. was like a well oiled machine, from repacking to dispensing, giving jet neb treatments and blood sugar testing. The Community Health Education Program was also a hit. Minor surgery evaluated 91 patients: 78 had surgical procedures and 13 were referred for major surgery. Dental Clinic performed 90 procedures and vasectomies by NSVI team My first priority throughout the mission was the safety of all volunteers. It all started with our drivers as I have entrusted our lives during our travel, making sure they were taken cared of, happy and their needs were attended. Uniformed and plain clothes security officers were all over the venue .The evening events were awesome and enjoyable but then came the Farewell and Thank you night for the volunteers and coordinators for a job well done.
It was so nice to know all of you up close and personal.
Truly appreciate your cooperation and support,
Halbert Capuy MD
BMA President 2016-2017
Farewell to a Great Humanitarian, a Pillar of BMA, and a well Celebrated Life of Caring, of Jesus Tan Ho MD.
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Last message of Jess Ho MD to the BMA membership.
We need your support!Please donate to the Bisaya Medical Association and assist us in providing humanitarian and medical support to those in need. We thank you so much for your generous spirit. Your donation is tax deductible, and our tax ID# is 593473927.
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