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And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
- Luke 9:2
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Many Dominicans and ethnic Haitians in central Dominican Republic lack access to basic medical care. Government clinics in rural areas are understaffed and under-resourced. Many cannot access the government clinics due to lack of documentation. The clinics of Del Rey Medico provide basic primary care and medications to all, regardless of ability to pay. Our staff and visiting missionaries also provide much needed basic health education.

We currently operate on a shoestring budget - less than $3,000 per month to cover payments to staff, clinic overhead, and medications. Both clinics often run out of medications before the end of the month. We would like to increase the amount of money we can send for medications from just over $1,000 per month to at least $2,000 per month. Your donations will help make this a reality.

Del Rey Medico participated in a week of mission work with Del Rey Ministries in February. During this week, we held health education expos in four sugarcane bateys. A mother brought her one-year-old son to one of these expos and spoke with Dr Gavina Quinterio. The boy had a very severe fungal diaper rash. Dr Quinterio gave her an antifungal cream, and told her to follow up in the Consuelo clinic. Two weeks later, a group of students from St Vincent College visited Dr Quinterio’s clinic. The mother brought in her son, whose rash was almost completely healed. The mother is Haitian and has no documentation, so she could not take her son to a government clinic. This mother was so grateful for the free care she received at the clinic. This is just one example of how Del Rey Medico is addressing unmet needs in Dominical Republic.
How do women in developing countries manage their menstrual cycles? They don't have access to disposable menstrual hygiene products, or a means of safely disposing of such items even if available . Reusable menstrual cups are a safe, long-term solution. A donation of $16 buys two menstrual cups.
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Vendor Name: Del Rey Medico (c/o David Swan, if needed)
EIN#: 33-3032851
Address: 1324 E Street SE, Unit 313, Washington DC 20003
Phone: 412-721-7825
Del Rey Medico accepts ACH credits. Please contact us at delreymedico@gmail.com for the ABA and account numbers.
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Del Rey Medico
c/o David Swan
1324 E Street SE, Unit 313
Washington DC 20003
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What We do

Del Rey Medico has a clinic in Consuelo staffed by Dr Quinterio and her nurse, Wanda. The clinic provides basic medical services, similar to a primary care office here in the US. It also provides basic medications to the patients it serves. Frequently seen problems include high blood pressure, diabetes, skin problems, and stomach problems. Dr Quinterio also provides prenatal care. Ultrasound services are available. Dr Quinterio works closely with pastors supported by Del Rey Ministries. The pastors assist in identifying people who need medical care, and are a means of transporting medications to patients between clinic visits. Currently, an average of 75 to 100 people a month are seen at the clinic.

Health literacy is very low in the Dominican Republic. Dr Quinterio and Wanda provide much needed health education, by visiting the villages and holding health education seminars. Topics covered include basic dental hygiene, feminine hygiene, child health, and screening for hypertension and diabetes.

Dr Gavina Quinterio provides education on dental hygiene at a village health education expo.

Dr Quinterio stitches a head wound in her clinic.

The red circle indicates the clinic. Blue circles are the bateys served by Del Rey Medico.