'For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,' says the Lord'
Jeremiah 3~:17
OverviewFounded in 1989, by a small group of private physicians practicing in downtown San Antonio, Texas. The missionary team is comprised of physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, psychologists, ancillary staff, and health career students, that join together in the mission to provide free medical services to the underserved, impoverished communities of Oaxaca, Mexico and the surrounding region. All members are volunteers and fund their own participation every year.
GeneralThe group dispenses the dollar equivalent of approximately $300,000 in medical, dental, surgical, and ophthalmologic care in the form of medical and dental consultations, prescription medications, corrective eye lenses, cataract surgeries, and occasional elective surgical procedures. The team works in collaboration with 7 of Oaxaca city's established city and state health department offices and their staff. Educational activities are also a component of the trip; Quijote specialty physicians spend time at the local medical school sharing their expertise via lectures and clinical demonstrations. Local medical, dental, and
nursing students spend the week alongside Quijote staff providing care for the patients. Prescribed meds are bought "at cost" and comprise the largest budget item each year. All supplies, meds, equipment, etc. are donated and/or paid for by donations. |
Company Overview
Quijotes of San Antonio is an IRS recognized 501-C3 nonprofit organization comprised of a missionary team of medical professionals and humanitarians who travel to Mexico on a yearly trip to provide health services to the indigent.
Potential Mission team members are invited by the Board of Directors to participate after showing interest in the organizations's mission.
Potential Mission team members are invited by the Board of Directors to participate after showing interest in the organizations's mission.
Board of Directors
Miguel Mendez, RN
Secretary |
Jim Stultz, RPH, MBA
Pharmacist |
Javier Garcia, DDS
Dental Services |
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