Humanitarian Medical Mission

ZOE Hope Global Kicks Off 5-Day Medical and Dental Mission in Barangay Concepcion

City Government of Talisay • Official News

ZOE Hope Global Medical Mission Consultation in Barangay Concepcion
ZOE Hope Global Volunteers and LGU Talisay Medical Team

TALISAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — US-based volunteer organization ZOE Hope Global successfully launched Day 1 of its 5-day medical and dental mission in Barangay Concepcion today, providing critical healthcare services and humanitarian assistance to local residents.

Led by ZOE Hope Global Founder and CEO Kelly Ramsland, RN, the mission brought together 21 international medical volunteers. Working in close coordination with the City Government of Talisay, the Talisay Primary Care Facility under Officer-in-Charge Dr. Karl Marie Tuvilla-Robite, and several local civic partner organizations, the team rendered comprehensive healthcare to 450 medical patients and 33 dental beneficiaries on its opening day.

Comprehensive On-Site Healthcare Services
  • Medical & Dental Care: General physical examinations, physician consultations, and dental procedures.
  • Diagnostic & Preventative Care: Eye examinations, Random Blood Sugar (RBS) testing, deworming treatments, and vitamin distribution.
  • Pharmacy & Vision Support: Free prescription medicines and reading glasses distribution for beneficiaries with impaired near vision.
  • Nutritional Guidance & Counseling: Targeted nutrition assessments alongside holistic spiritual and personal counseling.

Dedicated International Volunteer Teams

Medical Examiners: Dr. Judy Pendelton, Dr. Vic Velasco, Dr. Greg Bell, Fay Bachman, Pat Dressendorfer, and Anne Braudt
Pharmacy Operations: Jean Bell, Dona Barclay, Melinda Coate, and Lori Evans
Nutrition & CSI Teams: Georgia Neely, Jay Trott, Dr. John Hollebeek, Marin Troutt, and Dan Coate
Vitamins & Distribution: Paula Grant and Tammy Jacobs
Spiritual Counseling: Lori Hollebeek and Scott Barclay
Mission Leadership & Logistics: Kelly Ramsland, RN (CEO/Founder) and Kayla Hanson

A Synergy of Global and Local Partners

The initiative exemplifies a successful public-private and international partnership, uniting global volunteers, local government leadership, and prominent civic groups:

  • City Government of Talisay, headed by Mayor Atty. Weng Lizares
  • Talisay Primary Care Facility, led by OIC Dr. Karl Marie Tuvilla-Robite
  • Junior Chamber International (JCI) Talisay, led by President Kaila Agarrado
  • Bacolod Host Lions Club, represented by Johna Javier
  • Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Talisay NIR, led by President Sebastian Ledesma
  • JCI Bacolod Senate, represented by Ditas Joson

Beyond providing immediate medical treatments and pharmaceuticals, the ZOE Hope Global outreach underscores the power of international cooperation and community-focused action in bringing quality, compassionate healthcare directly to Talisay families.

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