Equipment Service Project

Elder Jim and Sister Christy Benedict invited us to assist them with a special humanitarian project-- delivering a gurney to a small public hospital in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.  The Church provides the funding to purchase needed equipment for worthwhile humanitarian projects around the world.

Jim Benedict, Peggy, Christy Benedict Delivering the Gurney

Elder and Sister Benedict have been very assertive in searching out and finding organizations that can use assistance throughout the D.R. They provide the leadership and other senior missionaries assist in providing labor and other help with delivering and installing equipment etc.

Mobile Examination Gurney

Typical Examination Room

We were humbled by the simple, austere facility, minimum equipment, and what appeared to be many patients waiting for services.  Elder Benedict, a retired obstetrician/gynecologist, from Logan, Utah, explained to us how the examination tables the Church provides, will assist the doctors and nurses who have to exam the many patients and move the patients to the various rooms around the hospital.

Touring the Hospital with Doctor Mary

Currently, patients sit in chairs rather than being able to lie down when the doctor tries to see what is wrong with them.  Dr. Mary, hopsital administrator at this small public hosptial, was so appreciative of the two exam tables and other equipment that had been  delivered   It feels good to help people in need.  We have been with the Benedict's on other humanitarian projects and enjoy sharing in their missionary assignment.

Public Hospital San Cristobol