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Utah Medical Outreach a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing medical, surgical, and
humanitarian services to needy children, individuals, and families who do not otherwise have access to
these services. Comprised of a team of medical professionals and relevant volunteers, Utah Medical
Outreach visits Guatemala semi-annually, providing medical services without cost to the recipients.
Medical and Surgical Services
A significant number of children, individuals, and families lack access to proper medical and
surgical care, particularly in developing countries. To help this population live more productive,
normal lives, Utah Medical Outreach has assembled a Medical Team consisting of volunteer medical and
surgical professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, other physicians, nurses, student nurses,
and non-medical personnel who perform and assist in various surgeries and other medical procedures.
Participation in Utah Medical Outreach's Medical Team is open to all qualified medical professionals and
volunteers who wish to donate their services.
Humanitarian and Health Education Services
In addition to the Medical Team, Utah Medical Outreach occasionally assembles a Humanitarian Team
consisting of health educators, volunteers, and other qualified individuals to visit communities and
provide humanitarian and health education services.
Operating Costs
Utah Medical Outreach depends on donations of surgical equipment, medical instruments, and medical
supplies to run its programs. It also seeks donations for the material resources necessary to perform
surgeries, hold educational clinics, and provide other humanitarian services.
All medical professionals and volunteers affiliated with Utah Medical Outreach donate their time and
pay their own expenses when traveling to Guatemala.
Organization
Utah Medical Outreach is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community-minded individuals
who are medical doctors. Members of the Board of Directors do not currently receive any compensation for
their services.