Current Needs
Mark boxes clearly if designated for specific programs, Health Education (Spanish or English), etc. Shipments may not arrive in time for your specific project. Take them with you.
Special Needs: We are constantly updating our "Wish List" for each country. If you have medical equipment to donate, please, DO NOT ship any equipment before receiving an OK from the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse. Our experience has shown that equipment over 5 years old and inoperable equipment is not acceptable for donation.
Please contact Doug and Nancy Kelly or Nelson and Patty Nafziger at the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse if you have medicines, equipment, and/or supplies to donate. Do not send eyeglasses.
The "Lab in a Suitcase"
A portable medical laboratory, the lab has been developed by Dr. Kendall Smith of International Aid, Spring Lake, MI. It is noted for its quality of construction and ease of use. This is a good project for a service club or Sunday School class that wants to make a significant contribution to the quality of medicine in developing countries.
Specifically designed for field use in medical missions, this kit consists of the following equipment and comes with supplies. A full description of the lab is on their web site:
Binocular microscope
Microhematocrit centrifuge
Hemocytometer
Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Colorimeter
Urine centrifuge
Instruction Manual
For an informative brochure about the lab and current price, contact International Aid at
17011 W. Hickory
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-7490
FAX: (616) 846-3842
E-mail: iai@internationalaid.org
Web site: http:/www.internationalaid.org
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MMI Honduras
( Email)
MEDICATIONS NEED 12 MONTHS BEFORE EXPIRATION - NO SHOES OR CLOTHES OR TOYS
It is best if donations are brought with the MMI team. If sent through
the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse, we pay air freight.
OFFICE:
bound medical books and journals (english or spanish)- 1985 or newer
bound ophthalmic books and journals (english or spanish)- 1980 or newer
DENTAL:
general dental equipment - anesthesia and supplies, dental hygiene instruments,
amalgamators, toothpaste, toothbrushes, fluoride treatment
HEALTH EDUCATION:
vegetable seeds
health education cards in spanish
health education teaching aids - anatomy, charts, etc.
2 - 25" color TV's and VCR's to show the JESUS film and health education
videos
slide projector
overhead projector
soap and shampoo (all sizes)
pencils
pens
theme books
lined paper
general school supplies
LABORATORY:
1 large centrifuge
lab supplies
MEDICAL CLINIC:
audiometers
portable OR lamps
overhead OR light
wheelchairs
pill bottles
PROJECT TEAM:
60 passenger bus
15 passenger van
3 Igloo (cold drink containers)
2 - 5 gal. Igloo liquid coolers
2 - 36 cup coffee pots
microwave oven (1200 watt at least)
commercial grade orange juicer
plastic knifes, forks and spoons
EYE CLINIC:
non-prescription sunglasses - adult and children
phoropter and ophthalmic chairs and stands
ophthalmic and optometry equipment
eye medications and drops (not expired) and supplies
cloth surgical gowns
eye drapes
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MMI West Africa- Robert Schoffstall, MD, Director
MMI West Africa - Robert Schoffstall, MD, Director ( Email)
150 Northridge Dr, Macon, CA 31220, Ph/Fax 478.471-1831
Everything is hand carried by participants. All medicines and supplies are limited to only basic medications, and must be in date 3 months post-project. We need to know 6 - weeks before the project start date, the type and quantity of medications you are bringing. Any or all of the following medications may be brought:
MEDICATIONS:
antibiotics, analgesics, anesthetics, anti-hypertensives,
anti-malarials, anti-pertussives, antacids, anthelmintics (intestinal
parasitic), vitamins (adult and children), antibiotic & cortisone drops,
ointments & creams for eye, ear and topical, especially antifungals.
SUPPLIES:
large and extra large - surgical gowns with drying towels
surgical caps
shoe covers
surgical masks
72" and 48" utility drapes (or materials to cut down to make this size)
surgical towels (cloth or paper with tape)
4 x 4s (boxes of 10)
lap tapes (large and small)
surgical tape (1" or 2" or 3" cloth or plastic)
sterile gloves (7 or 7 1/2 and 8 or 81/2 or 9)
exam gloves (medium and large)
22, 23, and 25 ga. sterile spinal needles
14 or 16 or 18ga. foley catheters w/bags
3cc and 10cc syringes w/21 gauge needles
18 and 20 gauge intercath needles
medium disposable vaginal speculums
NG tubes (adult and children),
#0,1-0, 3-0 absorbable suture (curved taper needle)
#0, 2-0, 3-0 non absorbable suture (curved taper needle)
#4 suture on Keith needle
30 - towel clips
alcohol wipes
10 - 8" metzenbaum curved scissors
10 - army-navy retractors
surgical scrub brushes with soap
penrose drains - (1/2" and 1")
betadine prep solutions
#3 knife handle and #10, 11, 12, and 15 blades
ace bandages - (36 - 2", 4", and 6")
HEALTH EDUCATION:
2 - self-contained TV's and VCR's for showing the Jesus film.
Bibles and tracts (English)
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MMI Ecuador
( Email)
Supplies and medications can be brought to the project by the participant, or sent to the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse.
MEDICATIONS:
antibiotics, analgesics, anesthetics, anti-hypertensives,
anti-malarials, anti-pertussives, antacids, anthelmintics (intestinal
parasitic), vitamins (adult and children), antibiotic & cortisone drops,
ointments & creams for eye, ear and topical, especially antifungals.
SURGICAL SUPPLIES:
general surgical instrumentation for hernia repair, abdominal and
vaginal hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, hydrocele, lump and bump, and
tubal ligation.
large and extra large - surgical gowns with drying towels
surgical caps
shoe covers
surgical masks
72" and 48" utility drapes (or materials to cut down to make this size)
surgical towels (cloth or paper with tape)
4 x 4s (boxes of 10)
lap tapes (large and small)
surgical tape (1" or 2" or 3" cloth or plastic)
surgical dressings (ABD pads and other wound dressings)
sterile gloves (7 or 7 1/2 and 8 or 81/2 or 9)
exam gloves (medium and large)
25 ga. sterile spinal needles
14 or 16 or 18ga. foley catheters w/bags
3cc and 10cc syringes w/21 gauge needles
18 and 20 gauge intercath needles
medium disposable vaginal speculums
NG tubes (adult and children),
#0,1-0, 2-0, 3-0 absorbable suture (curved and straight, cutting and
taper needle)
#0,1-0, 2-0, 3-0 non absorbable suture (curved and straight, cutting and
taper needle)
alcohol wipes
surgical scrub brushes with soap
penrose drains - (1/2" and 1")
betadine prep solutions
#3 knife handles and #10, 11, 12, and 15 blades
ace bandages - (2", 4", and 6")
CIDEX
crutches
walkers
canes
wheel chairs
blood pressure cuffs (adult, pediatric and children sizes)
anesthesia machine
pulse oximeters
EKG monitors
cauterizers (BOVIES)
suction machine
Health Education and Counseling:
Vinyl case for carrying posters
Anatomical posters: Digestive, Respiratory, Diabetes, Cancer, HIV-Aids, Genitourinary Systems
( three sets of all: Centro Milagros, Coast-Jone Hernandez, Sierra (Suzanna Logacho)
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MMI East Africa, Eastern Europe, Philippines, Asia - Pedro and Judy Obregon, Directors
( Email)
Ship UPS to Pete Obregon, MD, 497 Button Bush Lane, Venice, FL 34293. Ph/fax 941. 492-6811.
pulse oximeter
Ohio ventilator
ambu bags with masks
sutures
gowns, drapes, dressings
spinal needles
Bovie (cautery) machine
Ohio manual & parts
GI stapling instruments
surgeons gloves 71/2 & 8
surgical instruments
spinal anesthetic agents
routine meds plus antibiotics (oral & parenteral), pain meds
Health Education:
Anatomical Posters (depending on weight allowance, just take 2 or 3 at a time)
Contact Judy Obregon
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MMI Dental Director - Richard G. Topazian, DDS
( Email)
50 Tunxis Vlg., Farmington, CT 06032. Phone: 860.676.2133, Fax: 860. 651-4742,
Extraction kits are needed for loaning to MMI dental volunteers. Must be in excellent working condition.
Send to Dr. Topazian.
anesthetic syringes, forceps
tooth and periosteal elevators rongeurs
bone files, curettes
needle holders, scissors
dental hygiene instruments
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Santana Center, Dominican Republic / Janice Hunter, Director
( Email)
Supplies and medications can be brought to the project by the participant, or sent to the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse.
copy machine
2 slide projectors, screen
all routine meds
4 adding machines
eye meds and IOLs
anesthesia machine
2 Pulse oximeter monitors
All surgical supplies (sterile gloves, gauze, suture, etc.)
Anesthesia meds
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MMI Dominican Republic, Teo Beato, Director
( Email)
Supplies can be brought to the project by the participant, or sent to the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse.
Bibles & New Testaments (Popular Spanish version)
Full-size propane powered refrigerator
8 or 10 burner commercial grade gas range and oven
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MMI Integrated Health Education - Elizabeth Seunarine, Director
( Email)
Supplies can be sent to the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse.
HEALTH EDUCATION:
vegetable seeds
health education cards in spanish, english and creole (masters provided)
health education teaching aids - anatomy models, charts, etc. (contact Betty Seunarine for details).
sef-contained TV and VCR to show health education videos
health ed videos in english and spanish
bibles & tracts in spanish and creole
photocopier
vinyl artist's carring cases for each country
Anatomical models and posters
(needed in: Honduras, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Haiti, Jamaica, Honduras)
(needed of: breast, teeth with brush, prostate, lungs, back skeletal system, sinuses, digestive system)
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MMI Mexico- Pedro Gomez and Cesar Puesan, Co-Directors
(Email: Pedro, Cesar)
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MMI Haiti- Tim DeYoung, Director
( Email)
Supplies and medications can be brought to the project by the participant, or sent to the MMI Pennsylvania Warehouse.
MEDICATIONS:
antibiotics, analgesics, anesthetics, anti-hypertensives,
anti-malarials, anti-pertussives, antacids, anthelmintics (intestinal
parasitic), vitamins (adult and children), antibiotic & cortisone drops,
ointments & creams for eye, ear and topical, especially antifungals.
PROJECT TEAM:
6 - collapsible metal bunk beds
late model Toyota double cab pick-up truck - diesel powered
IBM or clone - laptop computer and ink jet printer
1 - 100 cups coffee maker
1 - 36 cup coffee maker
Kitchen needs -
We need a stove. We also need decent serving trays.
Some participants asked how they could help and I suggested donations
could be sent to the office marked "Haiti Kitchen Fund"
Next priority is a generator, at least big enough to run the coffee pot
cooking pots and pans, cooking utensils, food trays,
bowls, plastic glasses and cups, etc.
pharmacy labels in creole
HEALTH EDUCATION:
vegetable seeds
health education cards in creole
health education teaching aids - anatomy, charts, etc.
Mouth model with large tooth brush (priority)
Fluoride treatment gels and liquid
bibles & tracts in creole
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