Medical Camp, December 13, 2008. Page 2

ETHAN, First United Methodist Church, The Newton Volunteer Fire Department, the Newton Masonic Lodge, The County Extension Office,  Children's Protective Services, DETCOG, Newton Aid, the Victim Coalition, John Dixon, and the Newton and Jasper Communities sponsored a medical camp on Saturday, December 13, 2008. It was held at the Christian Community Life Center at 207 Houston Street. Physicians, nurse, medical technicians, medical equipment and volunteers from the Sai organization were gracious enough to come from all over Texas to provide free medical care and groceries for the community. The SAI group is an extraordinary, charitable organization. More information about Sai can be obtained on http://www.sathyasai.org/organize/z1reg01/introbooklet/mission.htm#9 

Door prizes were supplied by the Newton Chamber of Commerce and several member companies such as Whispering Creek Motel and RV Park and Spivey's Barbecue. 

This camp could not have taken place without the experience and skills of East Texas Health Access Network (ETHAN). An organization serving East Texas for many years.

 

 

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The Medical Camp was absolutely free to anyone who came. Medical treatments included the following screenings: diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, glaucoma, dental, vision, and nutrition. Also included were breast exams, diabetic foot exams, one-on-one physician consultations, and Medicare part D prescription drug counseling. There was a special camp for children including games and educational programs such as viewing a milk cow being milked. Each participant received free grocers and a lunch was supplied by the NVFD. 153 guests attended the medical camp.

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The Newton VFD preparing hot dogs and snacks for our guests.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The volunteers eat lunch supplied by various ladies in the community headed up by Betty Simmons and Charlet Meyer.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Traditional Indian Sari clothes
 

The ETHAN Staff directed by Carlene Womack, 4th from the left.
 

The Medical Camp is over. Time to take down the infrastructure
 

Brother Dale, pastor of Bethel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Pineland, one of the hardest workers in the camp.
 

Kevin Patterson, the Master of Ceremonies. Without Kevin, this camp would not have happened.