Ferndale Adventist Church partnered with Mercy Missions of the Northwest to offer a two-day Mobile Dental Clinic in May. The church also used the fellowship hall for a triage and simple medical services area.
Once registered, each patient had their blood pressure checked and had the opportunity to have their blood sugar tested as well. They were then escorted to the triage area and then on to the dental van where dentists Michael Sacro and Emilynda Quinones cared for various dental needs.
“Volunteers came together as a team working to accomplish the common goal of making a difference in the church and community,” says Sacro.
The last stop was the prayer area where patients were given the chance to have prayer and receive literature. “It’s a blessing to pray for the things going on in their lives and know that God will answer the prayer,” says Jesse Sacdalan, Ferndale Church pastor.
A total of 58 guests received free care over the two days the van was at the church. “I felt the compassion of the dental team,” says one patient.
The dental van is maintained by Rick and Delray Luce in association with Mercy Missions and scheduled through Washington Conference health ministries department.
The dental van brought together volunteers including (from left) Dick Garnick, Ginger Isenhour, Janice Belding, Rose Garnick, Jauline Etifier, Kim Haynes, Emilynda Quinones, Pam Jankowski, Shelly Jankowski, Lily Sacdalan, Tess DeBelen, Nikki Sacdalan, Darian Karuza, Rick Luce and DelRay Luce. (From left) kneeling is Grace Duff, Michael Sacro and Pastor Jesse Sacdalan.
Rose Garnick and Emilynda Quinones work together to provide free dental care in Ferndale.
Michael Sacro and Janice Belding aid a patient needing free dental care.
Volunteers (from left, standing) include Pam Jankowski, Shelly Jankowski, Lily Sacdalan, Tess DeBelen, Averi Karuza, (seated) Jesse Sacdalan and Nikki Sacdalan.
