Hood Honduras Team
Campbell/Hood Surgical Team
Hood Village Team
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, June 25th - Arrive in Comayagua and travel to Mission House to eat dinner and spend the night
Wednesday, June 26th
*Eat breakfast at Mission House
*Travel to Reitoca
*Eat lunch on the bus
*Set up clinics
*Eat dinner in the field
Thursday, June 27th - Work in the Field
Friday, June 28th - Work in the Field
Saturday, June 29th - Work in the Field
Sunday, June 30th
*Work in the Field in the morning
*Pack up clinic
*Travel to the children’s home and mission house for dinner and to spend the night
Monday, June 1st
*Travel Home
What to Wear
Dress Code
Team members should dress modestly and conservatively at all times.
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Ladies must wear dresses or skirts that are at least knee-length or longer at all times when outside the privacy of their sleeping quarters. However, they can shorts inside the compound and may wear dress pants or jeans on the days of air travel. No sleeveless or tank tops unless worn underneath a shirt with sleeves.
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Men must wear long pants (jeans or slacks) at all times when outside the privacy of their sleeping quarters, including the flights to and from the US. They may wear shorts inside the compound.
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Doctors, nurses, dentists, dental assistants, vets, pharmacy and kitchen workers may wear scrub suits during clinic hours, however, they must change into their regular mission attire before attending worship services. Scrubs are NOT to be left in the village at the end of the week. Untrained people have used them to pose as medical professionals after the team has left.
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Those men preaching should plan to bring shirts with collars to preach during the evening worship services. Ties are optional.
What to Pack
Packing List for Honduras
*Insect repellant
*Wet ones and Purell
*Clorox wipes for potty – since aerosol cans can’t be carried on planes
*2 flashlights – extra batteries
*2 pairs of shoes – in case one gets wet – would not recommend sandals, except for traveling – streets are yucky
*Razor
*Stand – up mirror
*Band – Aids
*Neosporin
*Toilet paper – purse size rolls at Wal-Mart in travel area. Take out cardboard tube in big roll and packs flatter!
*Raincoat or poncho
*Jacket – if it gets cool at night
*Socks
*Cover up to go to and from showers
*Container for shower – one with holes in it will drain well – for soap, shampoo, ect.
*Liquid Soap – easier to handle than bar of soap
*Shampoo/Conditioner
*Towels and wash cloths for 3½ days (may want to take old ones and leave them)
*Ear plugs – a necessity!!
*Small battery operated fan
*No jewelry that you care to lose
*”Depend” washcloths – great for quick sponge bath (optional)
*Pond’s cleansing towelettes are great for cleaning face at night
*3 or 4 toothbrushes – if you drop one or accidentally use local water – THROW IT AWAY
*Mattress cover for mat – full size – twin won’t fit
*2 Double sheets (can take old ones and leave them) or sleeping bag
*Pillow – can get an extra one at mission house to “sit on” on the bus – you’ll need it!!
Menu
Tuesday, June 25th
Dinner – Mission House
Wednesday, June 26th
Breakfast – Mission House
Lunch – Sandwiches, Chips & Fruit
Dinner – Pork Chops in BBQ sauce, Baked Potatoes, Cole Slaw and Dessert
Thursday, June 27th
Breakfast – Eggs, Sausage, Banana Pancakes, Toast, Fruit, Cereal, Oatmeal
Lunch – Stewed Beef with Carrots and Potatoes, Salad and Fruit
Dinner – Fried Chicken, Rice, Beans, Fried Plantains, Cheese & Bread Cake
Friday, June 28th
Breakfast – Eggs, Sausage, Ballads with Fried Beans, Fruit, Cereals, Oatmeal
Lunch – Soft Chicken tacos with Corn Tortilla, Salad, Fruit
Dinner – Bisteck, Rice, Vegetables with Cheese, Cinnamon Rolls
Saturday, June 29th
Breakfast – Ranch Eggs, Stewed Beans, Ripe Plantain, Cheese, Fruit, Cereals and Oatmeal
Lunch – Gringas Chicken and Cheese, Salad and Fruit
Dinner – Roast Beef, Pork and Chorizo, Rice, Chisel, Fried Beans and Dessert
Sunday, June 30th
Breakfast – French Toast, Sausage, Fruit, Cereals and Oatmeal
Lunch – Sandwiches, Chips, Fruit
Dinner – Mission House
Monday, July 1st
Breakfast – Mission House
Go Home
Flight Info
The team will fly out of New Orleans, LA. Bus transportation will be provided to and from Hattiesburg to the airport.
June 25, 2024
American 867 from NO to Miami
6 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.
American 359 Maimi to Comayagua
12:25 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
July 1, 2024
American 2586 Comayagua to Miami
12:34 p.m. - 5:14 p.m.
American 983 Miami to NO
8:35 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.
Village Description
BAPTIST MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL
Village Name: Reitoca
What dept is village in? Francisco Morazan
Travel time from Mission House to Village: 3:50 hours/110 km
Types of Road: Good
Is the road in good condition all year? Seasonal
Best time to travel to village: Jan & Aug
Electricity: Yes
Running Water: Yes
What facilities will be available for use? 9 - Institute
2 - Kindergarten
1 - Municipal Center
1 - Health Center
Does the village have a church? Yes
Pastor's Name: Ramon Zelaya
Village Population: 8,000
How many patients can be seen in one day? 800
Weather: Hot - Cool