Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Evangel University student from Missouri helping Haiti during spring break

Seven students from Evangel University, along with a group of local medical professionals, are spending spring break in Les Cayes, Haiti, to provide medical, optical and dental care through a clinic.
The team is partnering with HealthCare Ministries of the Assemblies of God.
The following students are participating in the trip:
- Adam Grumke, senior biology major from Blue Springs.
- Holly Lahr, junior biology major from Tulsa, Okla.
- Andrew Miller, senior biological chemistry major from Newton, Kan.
- Michael Pezzillo, junior biology major from Shelby Township, Mich.
- Krista Sachen, junior biology major from Brookings, S.D.
- Kirstie Siercks, senior intercultural studies and exercise science double major from Lincoln, Mo.
- Christa Smith, senior biology major from Windber, Pa.
Erica Harris, assistant professor of biology at Evangel, is coordinating and leading this trip.
The following medical professionals are also assisting with the trip:
- Dr. Rick Honderick, physician and '71 EU alumnus
- Dr. Luke Shaw, physician and '03 EU alumnus
- Dr. Rob Puleo, dentist and HCM team leader
- Dr. Jim Robinson, dentist
- Josh Merrill Tjiong, pharmacist
- Rich Malara, optometrist
- Megan Bollier, registered nurse
- Sheila Lander, registered nurse and '73 EU alumna
- Sally Puleo, licensed practical nurse

                                  News-Leader.com
                                             
                                            


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