Wendy comes from a mountain village, several kilometers from the Clinica Maxeña. She comes to NUTRITION SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY. All the children who have passed consult with our DOCTOR, and found to be malnourished and under weight are given Formula, according to their need. They do not pay for the Formula or consult with the doctor. They also receive their medicine without cost at the CLINICA MAXEÑA. Some of the fathers do come to the MISSION to cut grass and chop wood once a month, to help with expense of formula and Medical Care.. WENDY is a Special Child. She was born prematurely, at 6 months pregnancy, in the nearby National Hospital. She weighed ONE POUND EIGHT OUNCES AT BIRTH. She spent 5 weeks in an incubator , when her DAD said, "I WANT MY DAUGHTER HOME." The Doctor from the Government Health Center, ALDEA GUINEALES, 8km into the Mountains, came with another Doctor, to ask for our Help! They were aware of our...
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