Stateside Surgery Begins Again

STATESIDE SURGERY REOPENS

 

Light of the World Charities introduced Stateside Surgery in September, 2011, but unfortunately it was closed down when the storm, Isaac, came through Florida in August and flooded LOTWC’s offices.

On Saturday, February 2^nd, Stateside Surgery re-opened at the Surgery Center of Stuart.  Volunteer doctors, Michael Lustgarten, Rene Loyola and Keith Ingram donated their time and skills in helping four qualifying patients resolve their surgical problems.  The doctors were supported by eight medical and non-medical volunteers.  Stateside Surgery is a program set up to serve those patients who qualify and are in need of outpatient surgical procedures, such as cataract surgery, skin surgery, hernia surgery, urological surgery, gynecological surgery and all surgical specialties.  For more information, call 772-223-9785.

LOTWC Dental Clinic Re-opens 2013

                         LOTWC FREE DENTAL CLINIC REOPENS AFTER WASHOUT

 

On Friday, January 11^th, Light of the World’s Free Dental Clinic reopened at their new offices on Mapp Road in Palm City.  The dental clinic had been closed for four months due to severe flooding from storm “Isaac.”  Twelve patients were treated by volunteer doctors, David Girlinghouse, DDS and George Lundstedt, DDS. One patient said he had been taking three Aleves every day to relieve his pain while waiting for the clinic to reopen.  Another patient, whose appointment was scheduled the day of the storm and consequently canceled, said the pain in his tooth was so bad he tried to extract it himself.  Both gentlemen left the clinic on Friday with their dental problems resolved and relieved from their pain.  It is the goal of the clinic goal to provide compassionate and quality care while respecting the dignity of each one of its clients.

 

The clinic, ordinarily open two Fridays a month,  is presently open three Fridays each month because of the backup due to its closure.  There are seven volunteer dentists who work on a rotating basis and who are supported by volunteer dentists and volunteer office assistants.  The clinic is located at 1508 SW Mapp Road in Palm City and is open to all patients with qualifying income and no dental insurance.  The telephone number for the clinic is 772-223-9784.