http://www.onemileclinic.org Papua New Guinea Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:09:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery]     http://www.onemileclinic.org/2009/12/31/come-before-winter/ [caption id="attachment_57" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Renewal"][/caption] Michael and Dogo replacing the thatch on our shelter behind the clinic after Michael had replaced the main posts and rebuilt the floor. Our DOTS patients come here daily for meals and medication. http://www.onemileclinic.org/2009/05/23/renewal/ [caption id="attachment_43" align="aligncenter" width="304" caption="Thriving on love"][/caption] Joshua was orphaned shortly after he was born, adopted by a young couple that  had lost their own newborn, became ill, and came to us for care at the start of this year.  As you can see, he's thriving.  He's now sitting and has four teeth!  ... http://www.onemileclinic.org/2009/05/23/44/ Allan comes to the clinic after spending weeks in the hospital Allan was suffering from right sided weakness due to his illness.   At one point we thought he wasn't going to make it.  He's now up and running, gaining weight, and enjoying lunch at the clinic! http://www.onemileclinic.org/2009/05/23/38/ Josephine Michael  Josephine started work at the clinic the end of March and is a great help.  She completed her two year training as a Community Health Worker last May.  This is her first job so lots to learn.:-) http://www.onemileclinic.org/2009/05/23/34/   End of an era Speck left the clinic at the end of December 2008 after eleven years of faithful service. We farewelled him with a traditional mumu (pig and vegetables cooked in a pit) as well as the large cake.:-)  He's travelled to his home village several times this year. http://www.onemileclinic.org/2009/04/11/new-website/