The Types of Malnutrition which we Treat
Kwashiorkor: The most commonly seen form of malnutrition in the region, results from a lack of protein in the child's diet. The result is a swollen appearance of the feet, legs and face in the beginning and general swelling in the later stages. This condition is life threatening.
Marasmo: Is the result of a general lack of food. The effects can be seen as a wasting away of the child's tissues and the appearance of a very thin and often skeletal figure. This condition is life threatening.
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The original intent of PAHS was to improve the health of poor people living in impoverished communities. Today, well into our fifth decade of operations we continue to improve health by providing basic healthcare for families with little or no financial means. Our primary focus is nutritional rehabilitation for infants and toddlers and young children who have not received adequate nutrients to meet their growth needs. We provide basic health care, medicine and nutritional rehab for those living in poverty, and in this way we help to prevent more serious illnesses as well deaths.
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Poor parents with small children, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, elderly people, and staff members and their families are the main beneficiaries of our Clinic. The Clinic is staffed by a physician and a nurse. Patients are given a consultation and medications as their condition warrants.

 
The Clinic has been in operation since November 1960.
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>> Nutritional Rehabilitation


Children between the ages of one to eight years are admitted for treatment of first, second and third degree malnutrition. Typically the parent/s or guardian is advised that the child will need to remain in treatment for two to six months depending on the severity of nutritional deficiencies. A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet is provided, including soy-based foods, whole-wheat bread and fruits and vegetables. Medical regimen includes oral vitamins, injectable vitamins (in the acute phase) and medications for any condition the child may have due to their weakened immunity resulting from their malnutrition. The children typically begin to show significant improvement within the first five days, looking healthy within their first month of treatment. Children are kept in treatment after they have regained health for a month or more so that they can regain strength to ensure their full recovery.

The Nutritional Rehabilitation Hospital has been operating since February 1965.
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>> Community Health



Communities are screened according to the number of children admitted to our Nutrition Hospital , and a health team or social worker is sent to the community to search for potential patients and to educate adults in the community on signs of malnutrition. Also a member of the staff follows up on the condition of small patients that have returned home in order to help their reintegration process.

Community Outreach takes help to those who have difficulty getting to our campus.


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... List of Communities that receive our services in some way

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Agua Maria
El Mochito
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Rio Seco
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La Fe
Zacapa
El Tigre
Cañaveral
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El Eden
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