ONE CHILD WITH HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Authors

  • Eileen Guilfoyle

Abstract

CAMTA, the Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad, is a group of medical and lay individuals dedicated to helping underprivileged people suffering from orthopedic problems in Ecuador. The informal group conducted two missions prior to officially incorporating in 2001 and has, since its official founding, conducted 3 more missions in Ecuador. During their surgical missions the CAMTA team also aims to share information and provide teaching to local nurses and physicians.

Author Biography

Eileen Guilfoyle

Eileen Guilfoyle, RN, is Registered Nurse, Level 1 (Paediatrics) and Level 3 (Adult) Surgical Suite, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, AB. She is a founding member of CAMTA and has participated in five missions since getting involved with the organization in 2000.

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Published

2004-09-01

How to Cite

Guilfoyle, E. (2004). ONE CHILD WITH HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada Journal, 22(3). Retrieved from https://ornacjournal.ca/index.php/ornac/article/view/12571

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2004): September/septembre 2004

Section

ORNAC Network