HEALTH ISSUES

Medical: Our primary health needs are for the youngest children at the Marsh Children’s Home. Many arrive at the Home with parasites; some are anemic and suffer from malnutrition. Upon arrival, we give all children vitamins, haircuts, medicines for parasites and amoebas and a general checkup by a local physician. Children with more serious health issues or illnesses are brought immediately to the local doctor.

One of our urgent needs is to re-instate our in-house infirmary, which was recently converted into living quarters so that we could accept more children. We are currently looking for a donor to provide us with $5,000 (USD) to install a state-of-the-art infirmary at the Marsh Children’s Home.

This will help us become more self-sufficient and lower our monthly medical expenses. This infirmary will also serve as a minor emergency center for the children in the event of an emergency.

Dental: Most of the children who arrive at the Marsh Children's Home need dental care. Many of them have never been to the dentist in their lives. Part of your monthly sponsorship money or financial donation will ensure that your sponsored child receives an initial examination, followed up by regular dental visits, to ensure healthy and happy smiles.

Insurance: We need a Group Health Insurance Plan to help keep our monthly medical costs down and so that we will be prepared for any emergencies - thereby providing the children with an extra level of protection and security. Anyone who wishes to make a donation for a Group Health Insurance Plan for the kids, or anyone who is in the insurance industry who can provide us with a special plan should contact the our Administrator - Jean-Paul Valtorta, (he speaks both English and Spanish) at: vjanpaul@prodigy.net.mx