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Layton, USA - April 11, 2016Dr. Jensen’s heart broke when he saw the little Guatemalan girl approach him. Every step was awkward; her shoes were torn open. Once she was close enough, he realized her shoes were deliberately cut--the little girl had extra toes and normal shoes didn’t fit. Carving up her shoes had been the only solution.
For the past three years Dr. Joseph Jensen has left his medical practice and hospital privileges to go to Guatemala and provide free medical care. He goes with an organization called Utah Medical Outreach--a nonprofit corporation comprised of a team of medical and professional volunteers that visit Guatemala semi-annually. Their goal is to perform surgeries, hold educational clinics, and provide medical and other humanitarian services.
In just under two weeks, Dr. Jensen will pack up donated medical supplies and head back to Guatemala for one week. While there he will perform a variety of general surgeries: finger and toe separations, abdominal and breast/breast cancer surgeries. In fact, one of the most common surgeries he performs are hernia surgeries.
In countries like Guatemala, physical labor is a necessity and hernias pose a dire threat to families’ income and livelihood. Surgical mesh is essential for hernia operations. Dr. Jensen can surgically fix an abdominal hernia without surgical mesh; however there is a risk the hernia would tear again and the initial surgical benefit would be lost.
Due to the great need, Dr. Jensen welcomes monetary donations so he can purchase essential medical supplies, like surgical mesh. He admits that surgical mesh is expensive, but it is the only way to provide long-term hernia relief and reduce the risk of repeated hernias.
Utah Medical Outreach and its volunteer doctors and medical professionals donate their time and pay their own expenses; they depend on donations of surgical equipment, medical instruments, and medical supplies to support these medical missions.
Monetary donations are desperately needed to provide free medical services to needy Guatemalan children, individuals, and families who do not otherwise have access to these services.
Dr. Jensen swipes through his phone’s pictures and stops on one of the pictures. A little girl wears new shoes. No holes. No tears or cuts. New shoes and a new life.
Those interested in supporting Dr. Jensen’s humanitarian medical mission are encouraged to contact his office directly.
About Dr. Joseph Jensen:
Located in Layton, Utah, Dr. Joseph Jensen, DO, is the surgeon of choice for people seeking laser liposuction, laser tattoo removal, tummy tuck, laser liposuction, Smartlipo, facial rejuvenation, varicose veins treatment, laser hair removal, brown spot removal, acne scar removal, and general surgery. Using top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art equipment and always displaying sincere compassion, Dr. Jensen takes great care to ensure your utmost safety and realize your desired surgical outcomes. To achieve your desired skin and body, visit Dr. Joseph Jensen, DO.
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Name: Dr. Joseph W. Jensen
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Organization: Dr. Joseph W. Jensen, DO
Address: 1580 W Antelope Dr #130
Phone: 801-728-9258
Website: http://DrJosephJensen.com
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