The ambulance is the only service to the hospital – over 2hrs away. The people of
Teotepeque pay what they can, but outside funding is essential.
Teotepeque pay what they can, but outside funding is essential.
| In late 2006 a 4-wheel drive truck was purchased to replace the aging ambulance that had been in service for 5 years. Through a generous private donation and the support from St. Albert the Great's annual football fund raiser the ambulance program continues. |
- A custom cap was added. Still there
is no care or equipment available for
treatment of the patients on the way to
the hospital. - On a recent mission trip light bars and
sirens were added from a donation by
a local Ohio fire department. - Gas mileage has greatly improved
over the old ambulance. - 4-wheel drive has added to the
effectiveness of the service in rainy
seasons and road washouts.
Remberto
| 2007 Review |
| Emergency Trips 167 normal runs to hospital 11 “special” trips (airport, capitol, Chiltipan 76 Rosalio (short trips) Emergency Conditions 16 Births 13 Diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting 11 Broken Bones 3 Heart related problems 5 Kidney/Urinary infections 1 Stroke 1 Burst Appendix ? many other conditions Prostate trouble, injuries from physical abuse, accidents, burns, bronchitis, concussions, hernias, hemorrhages, fevers. Patient reimbursements (Paid for usage) No person is refused us of the ambulance due to ability to pay. $3,660 Due for services $2,089 Actual payments received for services $1,571 Not paid for services 60% of users pay for services provided by the ambulance Expenses Driver Salary $ 2,475 Fuel Costs $ 3,511 Repairs $ 1,063 Insurance $ 780 Ambulance Cap $ 3,300 Body Work $ 384 Becas School Grants $ 2,256 Expenses to finish 2007 $ 500 |
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Try to imagine that your wife has just awakened at 2am by her first contractions saying it's time to give birth to your first born child. As exciting and stressful as this might be, now try to imagine that the police cannot take you to the hospital because they are understaffed and do not have enough money to fill their own vehicle. So what do you do? You spend the next couple of hours going through town looking for someone who has a vehicle. Quite stressful. Or...as is the case now, you could just call the parish ambulance driver, give him your name, location, and a brief explanation of your need. He arrives in 10 or 15 minutes and is now driving you safely to the nearest clinic or hospital where you will receive the medical attention that you need. The Ambulance Program has radically changed the life of literally thousands of individuals who have needed speedy medical attention. Also, the extra funds raised by St. Alberts parish has sent a number of young people to college for about $110 a month. Talk about making a real difference in people's lives! We are all extremely greatful for your generosity. Please know that every cent given goes to help you less fortunate brothers and sisters in El Salvador. May God bless you abundantly. Peace, Fr. Mark R. Riley |
| The ambulance made 174 "runs" to the hospital in 2010. Remember that these trips are measured in hours not minutes! |
Youngest - 22 days old
Oldest - 88yrs
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9 kids are under 2yrs
40 kids under 18yrs
90 adults
42 elderly
Oldest - 88yrs
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9 kids are under 2yrs
40 kids under 18yrs
90 adults
42 elderly
Poisoned
Pneumonia
Miscarriage
Complications from Amputation !!
Appendicitis
Hemorrhaging
Broken Bones
Blood sugar complication
Complication from Surgery
Giving birth
Pneumonia
Miscarriage
Complications from Amputation !!
Appendicitis
Hemorrhaging
Broken Bones
Blood sugar complication
Complication from Surgery
Giving birth
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2
3
3
4
6
6
11
19
46
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3
3
4
6
6
11
19
46
| This is everyday life! The ambulance matters! Look at how it is being used: |
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