The Days at Partners in Hope

We start off the day with a time of worship and mini sermon. [Jesus knew what He was doing when He created the church. We need each other, we learn from each other, and we are challenged by each other. I’m thankful to be a part of the Body of Christ!]

At the beginning of my time at Partner’s in Hope, I spent my shift in the day wards, gave medications, learned the process of how to refill ART medication (HIV treatment), and shadowed the nurses during their various duties. I got to observe an abdominal paracentesis, lumbar punctures, and the casting of a little girl’s arm. After a few days, I began helping the patient attendants (nurse’s aids) take vital signs, perform rapid malaria diagnostic tests, and draw blood for viral loads, CD4’s, creatinine, etc.

The staff at Partner’s in Hope is incredible. They are welcoming, love the patients, value each member of the team, and enjoy their work. They taught me a great deal about malaria, tuberculosis, HIV symptoms, diagnostics, and treatments. I’m thankful for the many memories made with my dear friends at PIH!