Posts tagged CURE Philippines
Conditions we treat: cleft lip and palate
This blog is part of an ongoing series looking to explain the common conditions CURE treats in ways that all of us non-medical folk can understand. A cleft lip and cleft palate is essentially a gap between the lip and the palate. It is a congenital condition that is developed in the mother’s uterus where […]
The need for children’s medical care in the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelagic country with over 7,600 islands and islets in Southeastern Asia, located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The Philippine islands are grouped into three main geographical areas, from North to South – Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With its tropical climate, its wealth derives from a diversity of farmlands and aquatic resources. […]
Cleft lip and palate repair for Zane
When the government gave permission for specialized hospitals to operate once again, Tebow CURE was ready. Our building was made spot-free from floor to ceiling and chairs were placed strategically to ensure social distancing. We were ready and excited to welcome our first patients after lockdown, and that is when we met Zane and his […]
Working with Integrity: A Servant’s Heart
The new protocol is that all Tebow CURE Hospital employees walk up to the building, get their temperature checked, step through the footbath, spray rubbing alcohol on their hands, and then check-in for work. Every morning on my way into the hospital, I see one of our maintenance crew members sweeping the ramp to make […]
Your Ability is Stronger than your Disability
“Believe in yourself that you can do all things because you are capable. You are a beautiful creation of God. Your ability is stronger than your disability. You’re not fighting alone because God is with you all the time and He will give you the strength you need.” – Mona For our patients, these are […]
A Smile can be the Best Medicine
“Problems are everywhere. I have my own, but you can choose to walk around without carrying a frown,” Melba shares with a smile. Melba is a pharmacist at the Tebow CURE Hospital. With her office at the entrance to the hospital, she sees people coming and going from the hospital every day. Melba has been […]
God Makes the Difference in Extraordinary Circumstances
Let me state the obvious: we have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For us here in Davao City, Philippines, our ability to move out and about has been limited. The usually long queues in public places have become even longer. Access to public transportation has been much more challenging, especially to my co-workers […]
Wounds that Lead to Healing
Being a storyteller gives me the privilege to witness modern-day miracles at the hospital. I get to see kids wear their first-ever pair of shoes, walk with both feet flat on the ground, and stand tall when they could do none of these things before. I am grateful to see healing happen right before my […]
Growing Faith in the Waiting
“My favorite story in the Bible is the story of David. I think that David is strong, and I admire his faith in God, especially when he faced a giant,” shares Carmel. Young as she is, Carmel faces many giants in life. She lives in a mountainous area, in a Teduray indigenous community, far from […]
Nurse Delia: Following God’s leading
Hospitable, caring, hardworking, and always smiling, these are character traits that are embedded in the Filipino culture and define why nursing is a perfect fit for many Filipinos, especially those working overseas. According to the Philippine News Agency, roughly 10 to 12 million Filipino nurses and caregivers are working in more than 50 countries abroad. […]
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