We make another off-site visit to see new patients at Para Iso de Los Ninos, a special rehabilitation center for developmentally disabled children. It's located on a dirt road on the outskirts of town in a mainly agricultural area. Most of the children have severe developmental issues. Some suffer from attention deficit disorder, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome. The
center cares for more than 80 kids and relies only on private donations.
Our ear nose and throat expert Dr. Melissa Inniss intends to see as many of them as possible, 13 of which the center knows for sure are hard of hearing. She wants to try to see at least 40. Borris Del Arca, 5, is sitting on his Aunt Cindy's lap as Dr. Inniss runs through a variety of procedures. One of them tests for middle ear fluid (pictured). The fluid alone can be the cause
of long-term language delays. She'll establish with the series of exams some recommendations for the boy's family. Each patient's exam, along with other tests, takes 15-30 minutes so Dr. Inniss will be there awhile. Her commitment and dedication to making a difference in Honduras is unparalleled.
* -- The title here is truncated, and should read "Lutheran Volunteer Takes the Medical Mission to Another Level at Para Iso de Los Ninos"
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