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This is what every mother hopes for." Mother
and child at Tim's Clinic
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Mission
The mission of Hope Clinic International (HCI) is to bring hope and medical aid to destitute children and women of underdeveloped countries. We work to assist those who are medically serving the poor with training, medical equipment, medicine and finances. HCI partners with government and other organizations to improve acccess and quality of care.
Our History
2001 - First medical team sent to Leon Nicaragu. Hosted by members of the SaintVincent de Paul Society (SVPS).
2002 - Surgical team began working in Chinandega's Maternal Child Hospital. Rebuilt and fully equipped an OR. Dr. Lelli began working with Nicaraguan Pediatric Surgeon, Martin Balladares.
2003 - At the request of SVPS, the medical team began working in Jinotega, Matagalpa and Esteli. Contiued work in Chinandega.
2005 - Tim's clinic opened in Esteli to serve women and chilren five days a week. HCI sends two medical teams a year in February and June to Esteli and Jinotega. Surgery team included an OB/GYN physician.
2007 - HCI sent three medical teams to Esteli and Jinotega. Tim's Clinic was equipped with an ultra-sound machine and an HCI volunteer trained a local physician in its use.
2008 - Surgery team began working in the only all children's hospital in Managua. Pediatric surgeon, Dr. Joseph Lelli, was asked to teach laparo-scopic techniques to eight local surgeons. HCI procured the donation of a laparo-scopic tower and other equipment necessary to perform these surgeries.
